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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

15

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Version Number

2024.01

Synopsis

This module will provide a comprehensive understanding of employment relations perspectives and debates, focusing not just on the theoretical, practical and legislative aspects of this constantly evolving subject area but also to manage employment relations strategies and their outcomes on organisational climate, employees and management. Through critical application of… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

Seminars and workshops will form the main basis for the module during which emphasis will be placed on drawing from the students’ own experiences and using these as a resource. Formal input will then be extended through group discussion, case studies, self analysis exercises and guided reading. Students will be… For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

After initial consideration of the theories and perspectives on employment relations, the syllabus covers the impact of contextual changes on employment relations, roles of the various parties involved in the employment relationship followed by critical evaluation of organisational-level employment relations processes and policies that support organisational performance. The importance of… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Understand, analyse and critically evaluate different theories and perspectives on employment relations.
2.
Understand, analyse and critically evaluate the impact of local, national and global contexts shaping employment relations climates.
3.
Understand analyse and critically evaluate the roles and functions of the different parties to control and manage the employment relationship.
4.
Understand, analyse and critically evaluate the integration of employment relations processes and how they impact on policy, practice and organisational outcomes such as performance and employee engagement.
5.
Understand, analyse and critically evaluate the importance of organisational-level employment relations processes that support organisational performance, including the design and implementation of policies and practices in the areas of employee engagement; diversity management; employee communication, involvement and participation negotiation and bargaining; conflict resolution; and change management and management control.
6.
Understand, analyse and critically evaluate the importance of employment relations procedures that help mitigate organisational risk, including the design and implementation of policies and practices in the areas of discipline, grievance, dismissal and redundancy.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Presentation

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Guidelines. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework and examinations. The assessment criteria are as set out in the generic BACKUP assessment criteria approved by the CIPD. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment… For more content click the Read More button below.

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