Managing Employment Relations (BS0188)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : MSE-2-MER

An introduction to the chief characteristics and institutions of British employment relations (managers, unions and the State) set in the context of change in the economy and labour market. Consideration of human resource management developments in the fields of recruitment and retention, training and development, appraisal, and the management of reward and performance. Examination of other topical and controversial employment issues including the European Union, employment law and equal opportunities.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Business Studies 1 (BS0001) OR (Industrial Management 1 (BS0002) plus Techniques of Management (ME0002))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Business Studies, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 9 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	14:00	14:50	Lecture Theatre 270, Old College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	14:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	14:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus tutorials

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students should:
(a) have acquired secure knowledge and understanding of the chief characteristics and institions of Britain's system of employment relations;
(b) be able to discuss critically current managerial and public policy approaches towards key employment matters;
(c) have acquired insight into the practical and conceptual significance of change process currently affecting employment relations in Britian and overseas.