Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module BUSI51315: EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (DL)
Department: Economics, Finance and Business (Business)
BUSI51315: EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (DL)
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2007/08 | Module Cap |
|---|
| Tied to | N1D317 |
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| Tied to | N1D217 |
| Tied to | N1D314 |
Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To explore, at an advanced level, key conceptual and practical issues in employment relations.
Content
- Work and Theories on Employment Relations.
- The Parties to the Employment Relationship.
- Collective Bargaining.
- Flexibility.
- Employee Participation and Involvement.
- Discrimination in Employment.
- Public Sector Employment Relations.
- Comparative Employment Relations.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module students should:
- have a detailed knowledge of the nature and concept of employment relations;
- have an advanced understanding and critical appreciation of processes and practices of employee relations.
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of the module students should:
- be able to critically analyse change and trends in complex areas of employee relations.
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module is delivered in discrete Units. These are designed to enable the learning outcomes to be achieved through a combination of specially written material, directed reading, reflection through self-assessed assignments and guidance for further reading. Module tutors provide feedback on formative work and are available for individual consultation as necessary (by email, telephone, post or fax).
- The written assignment will test students’ understanding of relevant concepts and their ability to apply and interpret what they have learned to the analysis of a particular issue in depth.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D L Study Units (a combination of specially written material, directed reading, self-assessed assignments and guidance for further reading) | 150 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Assignment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Assignment | 4000 words maximum | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
None.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University