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Task Details/Description:
Students are expected to write an essay not exceeding 3000 words on the given essay topic.
Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:
1. Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts, theories and perspectives of employee relations
2. Critically evaluate the impact of local, national and global contexts shaping employee relations.
3. Examine the roles and functions of different groups or stakeholders in employment relationship
Presentation Requirements:
Word Count: 3000
Font Size: 12
Line Spacing: Double
The word count includes citations within the main body of your essay. However, it excludes the list of bibliographic references at the end of your essay, any tables and graphs.
Submission Date & Time:
Monday 5 December 2016 by 12 noon.
Assessment Weighting for the Module:
Percentage: 100%
Assessment Criteria
Ability to engage in a critical review of relevant literature
Demonstrate wider reading and ability to engage in independent research which goes beyond lecture materials.
Ability to think laterally across topics covered on this module to answer the essay question
Argue analytically, logically and coherently.
Wherever possible, support arguments with evidence from published sources
Cite and/or quote sources of information appropriately in the main body of the essay. Provide full list of bibliographic references at the end of the essay.
Ethical Requirements
Students are not expected to collect primary data for this essay. However, if they choose to do so, they will be required to follow the University’s ethical regulations and seek written approval from the tutor.
Essential Reading for Coursework Task
(if in addition to reading provided in the module outline):
Please note that this is not intended as an exhaustive or definitive list of readings for this piece of coursework. Instead, the articles/chapters listed below should be viewed as core or essential readings that may act as a start point as you prepare to tackle this assignment:
Frege, C. and Kelly, J. (2013) ‘Comparative Employment Relations in the Global Economy’ Routledge, London and New York
Williams, S. (2014) ‘Introducing Employment Relations – A Critical Approach’, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.
Dundon, T. and Rollinson, D. (2011), ‘Understanding Employment Relations’ 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill, Berkshire, England.
Frege, C. and Kelly, J. (2004) ‘Varieties of Unionism – Strategies of Union Revitalization in a Globalizing Economy’ Oxford, Oxford University Press.
Badigannavar,V. and Kelly, J. (2012) ‘Do Labour Laws Protect Labour in India? Union experiences of workplace employment regulations in Maharashtra, India’ Industrial Law Journal vol.49 (4): 439-470
Badigannavar, V. and Kelly, J. (2005) ‘Why are some union organizing campaigns more successful than others?’ British Journal of Industrial Relations, vol. 43(3): 515-535
Workplace Employment Relations Survey 2011-12.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-2011-workplace-employment-relations-study-wers
Website of the Trades Union Congress UK https://www.tuc.org.uk/
Website of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) https://www.ituc-csi.org/
Website of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) https://www.aflcio.org/
China Labour Bulletin https://www.clb.org.hk/en/
Solidarity Federation https://www.solfed.org.uk/
European Trade Union Confederation https://www.etuc.org/european-trade-union-confederation
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) https://www.cbi.org.uk/
Involvement and participation association of UK https://www.ipa-involve.com/
Institute of Directors www.iod.com
Institute of Employment Rights www.ier.org.uk
This is not an exhaustive list of readings or internet sources. Please do your own independent research in addition to the readings & information sources listed above
