HR3SX3 - Developments in Employment Relations 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | HR3SX3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Developments in Employment Relations | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Module Leader: | Karl Greenhough, Davina Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Rebecca Brittain, Adam Poole, Kevin Brown, Shehla Khan, Tiru Madahar, Christine Esposito, Linda Hamweemba | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to develop a critical understanding and appreciation of the nature and context of employment relations in contemporary settings. Students will be required to make informed and effective judgements about existing and emerging models, processes and practices of employment relations in local and international jurisdictions.
Human resource professionals need to understand key developments in the theory and practice of employment relations, both within and beyond the immediate organisational context.
The module is designed to encourage learners to assess and understand broader developments that influence the effective management of the employment relationship in indigenous and multinational organisations from a critical perspective.
Content Summary
Indicative content of the module:
- Context of employee relations -competing theoretical perspectives.
- The effects of globalization on employee relations.
- Multinational companies - union responses and international labour standards.
- Changing context of work (in light of the below):
Economics.
Politics.
Industrial Structure and Employment (ENDS).
Social divisions and employment relations.
Contemporary developments in the world of work – from a ‘job for life’ to the Gig Economy.
- The role of HR strategies in employee relations.
- Employment relations legislation.
- Union and non-union employee representation.
- Employee voice and organisational insight.
- Contemporary developments in employee involvement and participation.
- Forms of conflict behaviour and dispute resolution.
Looking ahead – thoughts for the future?
(This module is mapped to the following CIPD unit(s):
5CERv2 Contemporary Developments in Employment Relations)
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 110 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 2 |
| Groupwork | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Use theoretical understanding to synthesise diverse opinions about the changing nature and context of employment relations in local and international jurisdictions. |
| LO2 | Critically analyse, interpret and evaluate contemporary developments in employment. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Production (Audio visual) (CW) 1 | An individual podcast/vodcast discussing a predetermined topic. | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | A written composition which critically engages with existing employment relations literature, and proceeds to sustain a coherent argument on a targeted topic. | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Production (Audio visual) (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |