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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Industrial Relations Framework
Module Code	HR305
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Daryl Dart Semester 2: Daryl Dart Autumn: Daryl Dart
Module Teacher	Daryl Dart
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to examine the Irish industrial relations framework and to familiarise students with the development and role of Irish industrial relations institutions and their usefulness in maintaining a productive workplace environment. The course will also explore the various theoretical perspectives on industrial relations institutions and their role in society and workplaces.In this module students will work in groups to debate contemporary industrial relations issues and trends. Students will also submit individual reports to explore contemporary industrial relations issues.

Learning Outcomes

1. An understanding of the roles of trade unions and employers' associations.
2. An understanding of the various industrial relations institutions' ability to resolve an array of industrial disputes.
3. An appreciation of the contemporary issues facing industrial relations institutions.
4. An appreciation of the various viewpoints that are held about the activities and motivations of industrial relations stakeholders including trade unions and employers' associations.
5. An ability to deliver a considered opinion on a contemporary industrial relations issue.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	2 one hour weekly lectures
Independent learning time	101	Private Study
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Overview of Irish Industrial Relations Framework.
Industrial relations system, institutions, agencies, participants, theories, collective bargaining and collective agreements..

Trade Unions and Employer Organisations.
History, trends, diversity, objectives, internal organisation, financing, structures, special committees, services, role and effectiveness.

Industrial Relations Institutions..
Roles and operations: Labour Court, Labour Relations Commission - conciliation service, rights commissioners, advisory service, Employment Appeals Tribunal, Employment Equality Authority, Equality Tribunal, Joint Labour Committees, Joint Industrial Councils, Registered Agreements, Conciliation and Arbitration Schemes, Employer Labour Conference, National Implementation Body, Social Welfare Tribunal, National Employment Rights Authority, Dept. of Enterprise, Trade & Employment (Labour Affairs)..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Group debate and report on a contemporary industrial relations issue. Debates will be held between weeks 6-10 with the report due week 11.	40%	Week 11

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Wallace, J., Gunnigle, P. & McMahon, G: 2004, Industrial relations in Ireland, 3rd, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin,
Rose, E: 2008, Employment Relations, 3rd, Pearson Education Limited,
Salamon, M.: 2000, Industrial Relations: Theory and Practice, 4th, Prentice Hall, London,

Other Resources

0, Lecture Handouts, Dr. Jean Cushen, 0, Module Materials,

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