Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
5507PSYWUC-JAN-PAR
5507PSYWUC-SEP_NS-PAR
Aims
1.To understand the basics of employee relations and its application in an organisation.
2.To investigate core areas underpinning employee relationships positively and negatively in an organisational context.
3.To explore key elements of HRM affecting employee relations.
4. Understand and investigate important employment legislation affecting HRM decision making.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply the principles of employee relations in an organisational context
2.
Evaluate the impact of negative and positive employee relationships in an organisation
3.
Analyse the effectiveness of key elements of Human Resource Management on employee relations
4.
Investigate how the employment legislation and internal/ external factors affect Human Resource Management decision-making
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The module will introduce the concept of employee relations, including key contemporary trends in employee relations. The module will cover key concepts from managing conflict, impact of positive relationships on employee motivation, and employee welfare. Students will also gain an understanding of how key HRM aspects like performance and reward management, organisational structures and culture, affect employee relations. The module will explore how to maintain good employee relations, including an understanding of the association between employee relations and the law, trade unions and workplace representation
Additional Information:The module covers the basis of Human Resource Management and introduces employee relationships and motivation.