6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
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Synopsis
The subject focuses on the changing nature of work and the implications of this for labour and management at the workplace. Topics include new technology and team working; employee financial participation; training and skill formation; equal opportunity and managing diversity; and occupational health and safety.
Outcomes
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
- identify and explain the changing nature of work and employment
- describe the process of labour market deregulation and analyse the consequences for employees, managers and society
- identify and explain labour process theories and their application to post-industrial societies
- identify critical issues which confront employee relations and human resource managers in a dynamic environment.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 50% + Examination: 50%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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