MGF2341 Managing employee relations
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGF2341 Managing employee relations is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MGB1010, MGC1010, MGF1010, MGW1010 or MGX1010.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGF2341
After MGF2341
No unit lists MGF2341 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
Management of employment relationships and workplace issues is central to the unit. Roles of parties to the employment relationship -- management, employees, trade unions, employer groups, governments, and tribunals -- are analysed. Management and employee roles in conflict resolution, negotiation and bargaining, conciliation and arbitration, and maintaining control of the employment relationship are covered. External and internal environments are considered regarding productivity, equity, regulation, labour market reform, and decentralisation of the industrial relations system to an enterprise focus.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Exercise40%
- Portfolio30%
- Project30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
differentiate between employee relations issues and industrial relations issues using current research
- 2
describe the main institutional features and key developments in the Australian industrial relations system as they impact upon employee relations
- 3
identify management strategies for dealing with employee relations in Australian workplaces and those in other countries
- 4
participate in individual and team-based analysis of workplace case studies and activities
- 5
develop basic skills in managing communication, negotiation, and bargaining at the workplace
- 6
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
MGF2341 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Jin Huang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGF2341?
You need MGB1010, MGC1010, MGF1010, MGW1010 or MGX1010 before you enrol.
When is MGF2341 offered?
In 2026, MGF2341 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is MGF2341?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGF2341 have an exam?
No. MGF2341 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGF2341?
MGF2341 is part of Business management and Human resource management.