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Postgraduate Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module BUSI51315: EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (DL)
Department: Economics, Finance and Business (Business)
BUSI51315: EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (DL)
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2008/2009 | Durham |
Tied To
- N1D217: Business Administration (Finance) (Distance Learning) (For students entering before August 2007) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2011-2012 for details)
- N1D314: Business Administration (Distance Learning) (For students entering before August 2007) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2011-2012 for details)
- N1D317: Business Administration (Distance Learning) (For students entering before August 2007) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2011-2012 for details)
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- 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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment | 100% | Written Assignment | 4000 words maximum | 100% |
Formative Assessment
None.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.