HRM09004 2023 Strategic Employee Relations
Full Title
Strategic Employee Relations
Transcript Title
Strategic Employee Relations
Code
HRM09004
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
HRM - Human Resource Management
Department
BUS - Business
Level
09 - NFQ Level 9
Credit
10 - 10 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2023 - Full Academic Year 2023-24
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Colette Armstrong, Caroline Casey, Jimmy Treacy, Ruth Walsh, Breda McTaggart, Valerie McTaggart, Bryan Coyne, Mary Gilmartin
Programme Membership
SG_BSTRA_M09 202300 Master of Science in Strategic People Management
SG_BSTRA_O09 202300 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Strategic People Management
Description
The focus of this module is on different perspectives of employee relations and the cooperation and conflict that varies between workplaces. The content of the module revolves around the Irish employee relations system and how it impacts on effective People Management practises, policies & strategies. Its aim is to introduce students to various employee relations activities: collective bargaining, negotiating, dispute resolution, grievance handling and the disciplinary process. A further aim is the alignment of these activities to business strategy.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Assess different perspectives on employment relations and how they influence the roles of professionals and line managers.
2.
Appraise the alignment between employee relations and business strategy and evaluate the impact of employee relations practise on organisational performance.
3.
Assess the role of the State and its institutions and actors in the industrial relations process.
4.
Critically appraise the advice that external bodies can provide in order to help people professionals make appropriate decisions for their organisation
5.
Critically analyse the role of collective bargaining in determining pay and other contractual issues in organisations.
6.
Analyse the design and implementation of grievance, disciplinary and other procedures and their fitness for purpose in the organisation.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Case studies, debate, discussions, lectures, tutorials
Module Assessment Strategies
Types of assessment:
This module is 100% continuous assessment. In order to use the module and programme for the CIPD accreditation, students must pass all assessments within the module and must reach the pass mark in all modules.
Students will receive formative feedback such as in class discussions, polls and quizzes. Students will also receive summative feedback on assessments so that they can reflect on their progress and make adjustments in later assessments.
Depending on the learner group the assessments will vary and may be any of the following: group project, presentation (recorded/live or virtual), role play, open-book exam or essay, multiple choice quiz, case study, portfolio, reflective diary, podcast, infographic.
Some of the assessments may be shared with other modules to enhance student learning and assessment. If shared assessment is being used it will be clear to the students which elements of the assessment apply to which modules.
Assessments will be scheduled in conjunction with other modules being taught in the semester. This is so that assessments are spaced out to allow students to adequate time to meet all deadlines.
Actual assessments will be reviewed annually based on student and lecturer feedback and adapted as appropriate.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessment will be developed as appropriate to assess failed components.
Indicative Syllabus
1. Irish Industrial Relations Model
Explore the framework within which strategic employee relations takes place by providing an overview of Irish employee relations and the actors involved.
2. Dispute Resolution & Wage Setting Institutions
Workplace Relations Commission
Labour Court
Joint Industrial Councils
Joint Labour Committee
3. Collective Bargaining
Bargaining strategy
Bargaining types
Bargaining units
Bargaining scope
Bargaining levels
Bargaining structure
4. Employee Relations
Employee relations in the Irish context and how this relationship is impacted on by organisational structures, strategies, systems, policies, philosophies, values and culture
5. Strategic Employee Relations Activities
Employee participation and involvement
Grievance and discipline handling
Employee voice
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written Paper | Coursework Assessment | Essay | 50 % | Week 12 | 3,4,5 |
| 2 | MCQ | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 50 % | OnGoing | 1,2,6 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture | Online | Online Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent reading | 6 | Weekly | 6.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2020 Industrial Relations in Ireland
ISBN 1910393290 ISBN-13 9781910393291
2020 Industrial Relations in Ireland
ISBN 1910393290 ISBN-13 9781910393291
Recommended Reading
2020 Managing Employment Relations Kogan Page
2020 Managing Employment Relations Kogan Page
Required Reading
2022-05-31 Employee Relations Kogan Page
ISBN 1398604836 ISBN-13 9781398604834
2022-05-31 Employee Relations Kogan Page
ISBN 1398604836 ISBN-13 9781398604834
Understand how to plan, implement and manage an effective employee relations strategy with this essential guide from the HR Fundamentals series.
Required Reading
2020-02-03 Managing Employment Relations Cipd - Kogan Page
ISBN 1789661455 ISBN-13 9781789661453
2020-02-03 Managing Employment Relations Cipd - Kogan Page
ISBN 1789661455 ISBN-13 9781789661453
Understand all the key aspects of employment relations and how they apply in practice with this comprehensive textbook.
Recommended Reading
2017-04-08 Employment Relations Sage Publications Limited
ISBN 1446294102 ISBN-13 9781446294109
2017-04-08 Employment Relations Sage Publications Limited
ISBN 1446294102 ISBN-13 9781446294109
Conceived by Chris Grey and written to get you thinking, the "Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap" series offers an informal and accessible yet sophisticated and critical overview of what you find in conventional textbooks. In Employment Relations the authors translate years of experience, with the help of interesting vignettes, real life examples and connections with popular culture, into a critical understanding of the topic that brings the field to life. An excellent supplementary text for Employment Relations and HRM students or anyone interested in a short, succinct book on the subject of Employment Relations.
Recommended Reading
2020-11-24 Human Resource Management at Work Cipd - Kogan Page
ISBN 1789664861 ISBN-13 9781789664867
2020-11-24 Human Resource Management at Work Cipd - Kogan Page
ISBN 1789664861 ISBN-13 9781789664867
Providing all the research, models and theory needed for an HR masters degree and the examples and context necessary to excel as an HR professional.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Updated Literary Resources
Journal Resources
URL Resources
Other Resources
Dundon , T., Martinez Lucio , M. and Howcroft , D. (2018) Power dynamics in work and employment relationships: the capacity for employee influence. Part 2 – Indicators of the employment relationship . London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Available at: www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/work/job - quality -value -creation/power -employee - influence .
Zheltoukova , K. (2013) Real-life leaders: closing the knowing -doing gap . Research report. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Available at: www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/strategy/leader ship/real -life -report 34 CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management 7HR02
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