Module Details

Module Code: INDL C4313
Module Title: Industrial Relations 2
Title: Industrial Relations 2
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Joan McCahill
Domains:  
Module Description: To equip learners with the knowledge and skills to explain the sources and nature of workplace conflict, including industrial action and apply knowledge and practices to prevent and resolve workplace conflict. Learners should also be capable of analysing key issues, past and present in Industrial relations.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss and critically evaluate workplace conflict theory and evaluate the strategy of Industrial action
LO2 Discuss alternative dispute resolution with particular reference to describing and applying mediation as an approach to resolving workplace conflict
LO3 Describe the history of Industrial Relations in the Irish context and identify key current issues impacting the employer-employee relationship
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
Workplace Conflict
Sources of workplace conflict, the nature of workplace conflict and workplace conflict theory.
Industrial Action
The nature of industrial action, including strike action. Seminal case studies of industrial action. Trends and statistics .
Conflict Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Mediation and how to mediate workplace conflict.
History and future of Industrial Relations
The partnership experience, social dialogue and current 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.
  • Tony Whatling. (2015), Mediation Skills and Strategies: A Practical Guide, 1-8, Jessica Kingsley, UK, [ISBN: E BOOK].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Daily Broadsheets with relevant materials.
  • The Library Catalogue , Information and E-Journals Portal.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: