Undergraduate Course: International and Comparative Employment Relations (BUST10026)
Course Outline
School |
Business School |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Business Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
http://www.webct.ed.ac.uk/ |
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Course description |
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. |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should have at least 3 Business Studies/Management courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | Lecture Theatre 183, Old College | 1-5,7-11 | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Lecture Theatre 183, Old College |
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | Lecture Theatre 183, Old College | 1-5,7-11 | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Lecture Theatre 183, Old College |
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.
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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.
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Two essays, 3,000 words each, that contribute 50% each to the final assessment. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Mr Colin Duncan
Tel: (0131 6)50 3810
Email: Colin.Duncan@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr Paul Kydd
Tel: (0131 6)50 3824
Email: Paul.Kydd@ed.ac.uk |
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