WEEK 2
1) Why do you think the employment relationship is different from other types of contracts found in the business world?
2) List the 'parties' to the employment relationship involved in this case. What role has each party played in this case?
WEEK 3
1) How does this example of long hours for millennials compare with the scenario presented on page 29?
2) Should working hours be capped at a maximum number given that research appears to have found a definite relationship between long work hours and ill health? If so, what should be the maximum hours worked per week?
3) Do individuals, young employees and interns need to take more control over their working hours and refuse to work such hours?
WEEK 4
Q1- What are the dangers for governments that adopt legislation that is out of step with people’s expectations?
Q2- Would public opinion have been different if the elements of WorkChoices 2005 had been introduced over a much longer period? Why?
Q3- Why is industrial relations such a debated topic in Australia?
WEEK 5
Q1- Visit the website of the ACTU and click on ‘campaigns’ or ‘issues’. Select one campaign or issue and make a brief written summary.
Q2- Post your written summary to the discussion board. How might this issue or campaign be interpreted from a managerial perspective?
Week 6
Discussion Board/Portfolio activity
Orora fibre packaging – Summary
WEEK 7
Workplace basics campaign
WEEK 8
1. Which industrial sectors in Australia are more or less prone to disputes? Why do you think this is?
WEEK 9
1. What are the main challenges facing the Australian retail sector?
2. What are some of the employment relations issues facing workers and employers in the retail sector?
WEEK 10
1. Visit the website of the Safe Work SA and click on 'law compliance and workers'. Select one group of workers and make a brief written summary of the responsibilities of workers. Post your written summary to the discussion board. Do you think employers comply with these laws responsibly?
WEEK 11
1. Do you agree with the statement that monetary rewards are more like a coercion tactic rather than a reward strategy?
2. How much would you be motivated by money, and what other factors would enhance your level of motivation in the workplace?
Employment relationship are different from other contracts in the business as this relationship is built with internal stakeholders. The key variables of this relationship is social, cultural values and psychological relationship which is unique to this relationship. The intangible aspect of the job which is motivation, sense of satisfaction
