International and Comparative Employment Relations (BS0197)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-ICER

An integrated overview of the ways in which the world of employment relations is becoming increasingly internationalised. Three levels of analysis are provided: diversity among national systems; examination of the growing influence of the EU and other regional trade blocks; and the concept of "globalisation" from a variety of employment perspectives. Specific topics discussed within this framework include developments in international human resource strategy, "Japanisation", globalisation and labour standards, and prospects for international unionism. A critique of the convergence thesis constitutes the chief integrative theme.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in at least one of the following second year courses: Organisation Studies (BS0189) Managing Employment Relations (BS0188) International Business 2A (BS0037)

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

International and Comparative Employment Relations (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2007	11:10	13:00	Lecture Theatre, Old High School	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of a number of key issues and debates:

- The divergent characteristics of national employment relations systems, and the sources of such diversity.
- The regulatory influence of regional trade blocks, including the EU.
- Transnational diffusion of employment practices and the convergence thesis.
- The concept of a global labour market and impact of globalisation upon labour standards.
- Evolving international HRM strategies.
- Evolving global strategies of organised labour.

Assessment Information

Students will be assessed by a combination of one essay, not to exceed 2,500 words, that contributes 30% to the final assessment; and a written degree examination that accounts for the remaining 70% of marks.