MGY9080

Research skills for industrial and employee relations

(BUS)

Professor Phyllis Tharenou and Dr Julie Cox

Synopsis: How to collect primary data, how to use secondary data sources, data manipulation, and analysis and presentation of results. Basic elements of social survey techniques and the case study method as means of collecting data in a work setting. Personal computer-based programs for data analysis. Legal research and advocacy skills.

Assessment: Written (assignments 4000 words): 40% + Take-home examination: 60%