Element 010 – Assignment Topic (3000 word essay) 100%
Utilising appropriate theoretical material, evaluate employment relations institutions and conflict resolution mechanisms of your country and/or organisation of choice.
To undertake this you should consider the following (and provide):
- A brief historical account of key economic, political and social development that impact employment relations.
- A detailed description of labour market institutions and legal framework in relation to employment relations Historical developments in employment relations structures and processes
- Critically evaluate the current employment relations system (ie institutions, structures and mechanisms and procedures for conflict management and resolution) in relation to implications for national and/or organisational level economic and social performance.
Referencing: Note: All papers need to be correctly referenced, using the Harvard System and should include a bibliography. Some materials may suit a tabular format and this is quite acceptable. Appendices may also be included BUT they must be relevant and “concise” and contain only background information. Note: The Harvard Referencing System can be found on the library website
Word Count: The word count should be entered on the cover sheet.
Assignments with more than 2000 words over the word limit, academic judgement would apply. In accordance with Academic Regulation, July 2012, 6.58-6.59– i.e. a lower mark will be awarded to reflect lack of concision and relevance.
The following items are not included in the word count:
- Indented quotations of more than 50 words (note, however that if you use too much of these you could be penalised for being too derivative – too source reliant)
- Tables, figures and diagrams
- List of references and or bibliography
- Footnotes
- Appendices
Essay Marking Criteria
| Mark | Learning Outcome | |
| 1. Clear structure, including; introduction and conclusion that show evidence of clear understanding of the relevant issues and how you intend to address them and a summary of the main arguments and conclusions drawn. | 10/100 | 1,2,3 |
| 2. Using your country and drawing on relevant academic literature and case study material, present a clear understanding of the material challenges faced, along with the different theoretical perspectives on history and prospects, as well as the public policy strategies at the level of the state and, if relevant, organisation that are championed by and within the key representative institutions of capital and labour. | 40/100 | 1,2,3 |
| 3. Drawing on relevant academic literature and case study material, critical analysis, students will look at the institutional framework for employment relations and a range of policies and the strategies outlined and examine the extent to which the approaches are coherent and credible, for individuals, institutions and society. | 40/100 | 1,2,3 |
| 4. Extent of research: evidence of level of engagement with course and other relevant literature and extent of accurate and adequate referencing of material. | 10/100 | 1,3 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 100% |
