Module Details

Module Code: INDL C4310
Module Title: Industrial Relations 1
Title: Industrial Relations 1
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Joan McCahill
Domains:  
Module Description: Discuss and critically evaluate Industrial Relations theory, explain the institutional and legal context of Industrial Relations in the Irish context and discuss the role and challenges facing key stakeholders .
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and critically evaluate a theoretical understanding of industrial relations
LO2 Discuss legislation and the institutional context of industrial relations in Ireland
LO3 Analyse and critically evaluate the responses of trade unions and employer organisations to current strategic challenges
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Industrial Relations Theory
The nature of Industrial Relations. The context of Industrial Relations. The role of Theory in Industrial Relations.
Industrial Relations Legislation and Institutions
The Industrial Relations Act 1990. Key Industrial Relations Case Studies. Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court
Trade Unions
The nature, role and structure of Trade Unions. The opportunities and challenges facing the Trade Unions. Current Developments and Issues.
Employer Associations
The nature, role and structure of Employer Associations. The opportunities and challenges facing Employer Associations. Current Developments and Issues.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Formal Examination100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 100
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.50 7.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Wallace, Joseph; Gunnigle, Patrick.; McMahon, Gerard. (2013), Industrial Relations in Ireland:, Gill and MacMillan.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mooney, Paul. (2005), Union-Free: Creating a committed and productive Workforce, Liffey Press.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Daily Broadsheets with relevant materials.
  • The Library Catalogue , Information and E-Journals Portal.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: