Module Code: H8ECIR
Long Title European Comparative Industrial Relations
Title European Comparative Industrial Relations
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO 1. Describe and assess the field of comparative industrial relations
LO2 LO 2. Compare and contrast the role of employers associations in a range of European countries
LO3 LO 3. Compare and contrast the structure and development of trade unions in a range of European countries
LO4 LO 4. Assess the importance of the state in the regulation of the employment relationship, and analyse models of state intervention
LO5 LO 5. Compare and contrast approaches workplace representation in a variety of national settings
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
The field of study in comparative industrial relations
International and comparative study Problems and models of comparison Convergence and divergence in comparative industrial relations
European employers and collective bargaining
Why do employers act collectively? Multi-employer collective bargaining Radicalisation of employers associations in Europe The decentralisation of collective bargaining
Trade unions in Europe
A crisis of trade unionism? Trade union membership structure and policy Trade unions and workplace representation
Germany
Is there a German model? Historical, economic and political context Unions, employers and collective bargaining The works council system Current issues in German industrial relations
France
Characteristics of French Industrial Relations Historical, economic and political context Unions, employers and collective bargaining Collective Bargaining and Workplace Representation
Sweden
Is there a Swedish model? Historical, economic and political context Unions, employers and collective bargaining 1980s: Erosion of Swedish Model Current issues - reconstruction or end of the Model?
Teaching methodology
The learning strategy involves the use of lectures, tutorials, case studies and class discussions as appropriate. Students will also have access to web based support. Students will address the subject through: standard texts; research monographs and learned journals at the forefront of knowledge in the subject area; employer, union and government publications; case studies.
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Coursework100.00%

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Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 100
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Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Currently, there are very few good, up-to-date comparative industrial relations textbooks available. Although, there are a number of excellent texts that examine national industrial relations systems, these also date relatively quickly.. na.
  • Ferner and R. Hyman (eds.) Changing Industrial Relations in Europe, Oxford: Blackwell, 1998 Edition (HD8380.5.F3).. na.
  • This text provides very detailed recent accounts of the national industrial relations systems.. na.
  • J. van Ruysseveldt and J. Visser (eds) Industrial Relations in Europe, London, Sage, 1996 (HD8376.5.R8).. na.
  • This older text provides some important overview chapters and some excellent single-country analyses from a non-UK viewpoint. na.
  • One major source of information on European industrial relations is provided by the European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO), which can be found at: http://www.eiro.eurofound.eu.int/index.html. na.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Leisink, P., van Leemput, J. and Vilrockx, J (eds.) The Challenges to trade unions in Europe, Edward Elgar, Cheltenham. na.
  • Katz, H. and Darbishire, O. (2000) Converging Divergencies – Worldwide Changes in Employment Systems, Cornall: Ithaca. na.
  • Casey, B. and Gold, M. (2000) Social Partnership and Economic Performance Edward Elgar, Cheltenham. na.
  • European Journal of Industrial Relations. na.
  • European Industrial Relations Review The British Journal of Industrial Relations periodically includes comparative and country-based studies. na.
  • Industrial Relations Journal European Annual Review. na.
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