Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7001
Title: Industrial Relations
Long Title: Industrial Relations
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to familiarise students with collective employment law issues.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Advise management and/or employees on collective industrial relations law and related issues.
LO2 Recognise the impact of law on the collective employment relationship.
LO3 Negotiate on behalf of organised employees and/or employers.
LO4 Apply relevant legislation and case law to practical and simulated situations.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Basis of Collective Industrial Relations Law
Introduction. Historical, Economic, Political and Legal Background.
Recognition of Trade Unions
How Employers deal with Trade Unions. Voluntarism and Trade Union Recognition in Ireland. Right to Join Trade Unions. The Constitutional and Statutory Positions.
Collective Employment Law
Legality of Collective Agreements. Tests applied. Registered Employment Agreements and Employment Regulations Orders. Interaction with Employment Law. The Constitutional and Statutory Positions. Relevant Case Study Examples. Collective Redundancies.
Industrial Relations Act, 1990, as amended.
The operation of the Industrial Relations Act, 1990, as amended. Trade Disputes. Right to Strike. Immunities. Case Study examples.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Negotiation (Role-Play/Training Presentation)
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Unseen Case-study
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classic Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading, Research and Private Study Every Week 4.00 4
Tutorial Contact Questions and Answers Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classic Lecture Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Learning, Research Work-based Learning and Private Study Every Week 5.00 5
Tutorial Contact Questions and Answers Every Week 0.50 0.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Joseph Wallace, Patrick Gunnigle, Gerard McMahon and Michelle O'Sullivan. (2013), Industrial relations in Ireland, 4th. Gill & Macmillan Ltd, [ISBN: 9780717143818].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mary Faulkner. (2013), Essentials of Irish Labour Law, 2nd. Gill and Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780717152629].
  • Anthony Kerr. (2013), The Trade Union and Industrial Relations Acts of Ireland, Round Hall, [ISBN: 9781858006864].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BHRMN_7 Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management 4 Mandatory