Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module BUSI4A615: EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (FT)
Department: Economics, Finance and Business (Business)
BUSI4A615: EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (FT)
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2008/09 | Module Cap |
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| Tied to | N1K017 |
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| Tied to | N1KC17 |
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:
- Upon successful completion of the module, the students will:
- 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:
- Upon successful completion of the module, the students will:
- be able to critically analyse change and trends in complex areas of employee relations.
Key Skills:
- Written communication; planning, organising and time management; problem solving and analysis; using initiative; computer literacy. Written communication; planning, organising and time management; problem solving and analysis; using initiative; computer literacy.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Learning outcomes will be met through a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion, supported by guided reading. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops (a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion) | 28 | ■ | |||
| Preparation and Reading | 122 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Assignment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Assignment | 4,000 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