Module Code - Title:
PM2132
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
Year Last Offered:
2011/2
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To provide an understanding of the nature of employment relations in Ireland, both as a practical activity and as an academic subject
To be aware of the historical evolution of Irish employment relations
To analyse key concepts in the study of employment relations
To scrutinize the development of key actors in Irish employment relations
To providing an understanding of the structure, role and operation of dispute resolution institutions
To consider the governance of trade unions
Syllabus:
The study of industrial and employee relations
Employment/industrial relations in context
Industrial relations perspectives: systems theory, pluralism, unitarism, Marxism
The historical origin of Irish industrial relations and the development of trade unions. The reasons why people join unions
The types, structure and functions of trade unions in Ireland. Contemporary issues facing trade unions
The types, structure and functions of employer organisations in Ireland. Contemporary issues facing employer organisations
The institutional framework within which employment relations is conducted
The nature of industrial conflict
Labour standards
Workplace partnership and other developments
Contemporary issues in employment relations in Ireland.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
1. Define the key terms in the area of Industrial Relations.
2. Outline the importance of internal and external context that affect Industrial Relations.
3. Describe the main characteristics and the historical evolution of IR in Ireland.
4. Develop a fundamental knowledge of employment legislation in Ireland.
5. Apply the basic concepts used to study IR.
6. Differentiate between the various industrial dispute resolution mechanisms used in Ireland
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
1. Acknowledge the role of various actors in the IR system.
2. Discuss one's own experiences in the workplace.
3. Challenge theoretical view points covered in the syllabus.
4. Develop a fundamental knowledge of employment legislation in Ireland.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Wallace, J., Gunnigle, P. and G. McMahon (2004)
Industrial Relations in Ireland 3rd edition.
, Dublin: Gill and Macmillan
Gunnigle, P., Heraty, N, and M. Morley (2006)
Human Resource Management in Ireland
, Gill & Macmillan
Other Relevant Texts:
Salamon, M (2000)
Industrial Relations Theory and Practice.
, UK: Pearson Education Limited.
Teague, P. and D. Thomas (2008)
Employment Dispute Resolution & Standard-setting in the Republic of Ireland
, Dublin: Oak Tree Press.
D¿Art, D. and T. Turner (2002)
Irish Employment Relations in the New Economy
, Dublin: Blackhall Publishing.
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Linda.Edgeworth@ul.ie