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Course
— Academic Direction:
Queen Mary 91app,
UCL
Employment Law
Module information>
To introduce students to theory and methods in the comparative analysis of employment relations. To provide them with a strong knowledge base on employment relations in a number of countries. To help them think critically about contemporary issues in employment relations. To help them take views about policy issues informed by the latest research.
Please note the availability of this module is for Term 1: September/October to December.
Topics covered
- Introduction to comparative theory and method
- Markets, institutions and actors
- Varieties of capitalism 1: the UK and other LMEs
- Varieties of capitalism 2: the CMEs and Japan
- The role of the state
- Employers, employer associations and multi-national corporations
- Trade unions
- Collective bargaining, works councils and employee participation
- Pay, inequality and unemployment; future trends
Learning outcomes
By completing this module, you will be able to:
- show their familiarity with issues of theory and method in the comparative analysis of employment relations.
- demonstrate knowledge of employment relations in a number of countries.
- think critically about contemporary issues in employment relations.
- take views about policy issues informed by the latest research.
Assessment
One two-hour unseen written examination.
Essential reading
- Bamber, G, Lansbury, R. & Wailes, N. (eds) (2011) International and Comparative Employment Relations, 5th edition, London: Sage.
- P. Dicken (2011) Global Shift. Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy, London: Sage, 6th edition.
