Assignment 1
Questions:
1. What is the employer / NSW Coalition Government case for Boxing Day trading? Why would not all retailers (ie. employers) support the relaxation of Boxing Day trading restrictions?
2. Retailers can only use employees who ‘freely elect to work' on Boxing Day. Why then are the union (SDA), the Labor Party and church groups concerned? Would all employees oppose the relaxation of Boxing Day trading restrictions? Why/why not?
3. How could the controversies around Boxing Day trading be understood from the ethical approaches of (1) Consequentialism and (2) Deontology?
4. After weighing up all the evidence and arguments, do you agree with the relaxation of Boxing Day trading restrictions? Explain your position.
Assignment 2
Topic: The impact of casualisation on employment relations stakeholders
This assessment task requires you to research the impact of casualisation on employers, employees and other tertiary education sector stakeholders (eg. students).
With reference to at least six (6) academic sources discuss both the positive and negative implications of casualisation in the tertiary education sector for employees and management/employers. Conclude your report by critically assessing the following statement: "The growth of casual employment in Australia has benefited all employment relations stakeholders in the Australian tertiary education sector."
Assignment 3
The final examination will be closed book. The exam will be of two hour duration. The exam will be held during the University Examination period and will include short answer and multiple choice questions.
Further information regarding the structure and content of the examination will be provided in the week 13 lecture. A final examination is included as an assessment task for this unit to provide assurance that:
i) the product belongs to the student and
ii) the student has attained the knowledge and skills tested in the exam.
Attachment:- Assessment details.rar