Course Summary
This course provides you with the theoretical framework to consider employment relations at the international, national and organisational levels. You will evaluate the implications of globalisation and its impact on the transformation of the nature of work for labour management strategies and practices.
Comparisons between different countries, regions and cultures will be a focus; as will evaluating different models of employment relations. The key issues of: industrial relations, human resource management; the role of government; employer associations; and, trade unions will be analysed.
You will undertake a comparative analysis of employment relations and cultures in various countries, and regions, to progress your knowledge in the international context. This will help you to understand the different practices of employment relations around the world, and to contribute to organisations, helping them to achieve best practice approaches in people management at an international level.