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:
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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 Examination
100.00%
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.