Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module BUSI5C315: Employee Relations and Reward
Department: Economics, Finance and Business (Business)
BUSI5C315: Employee Relations and Reward
| Type | Open | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2008/09 | Module Cap |
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| Tied to | N1K607 |
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| Tied to | N1K507 |
| Tied to | N1KL07 |
Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To develop students’ ability to master the knowledge and understanding at an advanced level of key issues relating to trends in employee relations and reward management;
- To provide students with the opportunity to critically understand the reasons and explanations behind such trends.
Content
- Employee Relations: an introduction to theory, context, perspectives and actors
- Regulations, rules and rights
- Management-workforce relations and negotiations
- Participation and involvement at work
- Rewarding employees: the role of rewards in the organisation; payment structures and strategic considerations; performance-related pay and the individualisation of rewards
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- Have an advanced knowledge and understanding of the context in which employee relations and reward occurs.
Subject-specific Skills:
- Be able to critically analyse a number of different issues relating to the study of employee relations and reward management;
- Be able to critically review and understand debates in the area of employee relations and reward management.
Key Skills:
- 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
- Through a combination of lectures, seminars and guided reading addressing key topics in employee relations and reward management, students will acquire the advanced skills and knowledge to enable them to develop a thorough understanding of this specialist field of study.
- The assessment of the module, by written assignment, is designed to test students' knowledge and understanding of the subject-matter and their ability to apply it to the analysis of specific issues relating to the study of work and society.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 9 | 2 hours | 18 | ||
| Seminars | 4 | 1 hour | 4 | ■ | |
| Preparation & Reading | 128 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Assignment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Assignment | 3,000 words (Maximum) | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
Negotiating role-play exercise
■ 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