Employee Relations

Order Description

Write a research paper on Employee Relations consider the instructions attached in the assignment paper, It is extremely important to reflect what they need to see in the paper, please read it carefully and answer accordingly.
Apply (where necessary) scholarly evidence to support and/or prove claims.
The essay should be fully referenced throughout and contain a bibliography
It must show :
A sophisticated understanding relating to what is meant by the knowledge
economy, and the assumptions about changes in the economy that this includes.
? Critically analyse the extent to which these changes have occurred
? Set your understanding of the importance of knowledge economy alongside a
critical understanding of the way in which the employment relationship has
changed over the last 30 years.
? Be able to apply appropriate scholarly theories and concepts.
? Demonstrate independent research that transcends the readings available in the module handbook.
Apply (where necessary) scholarly evidence to support and/or prove claims.

Assignment Question
Over recent years some have argued that developed Western economies are now
primarily ‘knowledge economies’. Critically assess this claim.
Approaching the question
To answer this question you will need to reflect on the claims and arguments that
underpin the of the concept knowledge economy – in short, you need to consider the key
components of the knowledge economy and assess the extent to which economies are
actually characterised by these.
These issues are covered extensively in section four and section seven of the Study
book.
You should read extensively the study book (particularly the relevant sections), and log
onto the blackboard webpage for additional readings. I would also encourage you to take
use the Support Forum to discuss your essay both will fellow class mates, and the module
leader.
I also advise that you use the electronic databases (for example, Business Source Premier
and Emerald) in the library to search for academic articles, as individual research beyond
the readings recommended, is always encouraged.
Students are reminded that whilst some questions may very evidently refer to a
particular unit they are all designed to span issues across the entire module. A full
answer to the question will require reflection on the issues that you have encountered
throughout the module. It is important to bear in mind that the content of your answer
will depend on the argument that you wish to put forward in answer to the question and
not solely on the concepts that the question explicitly identifies.
Assessment Criteria
In addition to the criteria outlined above and in the Programme Handbook, students are
expected to demonstrate:
? A sophisticated understanding relating to what is meant by the knowledge
economy, and the assumptions about changes in the economy that this includes.
? Critically analyse the extent to which these changes have occurred
? Set your understanding of the importance of knowledge economy alongside a
critical understanding of the way in which the employment relationship has
changed over the last 30 years.
? Be able to apply appropriate scholarly theories and concepts.
? Demonstrate independent research that transcends the readings available in the
module handbook.
Apply (where necessary) scholarly evidence to support and/or prove claims.
References (If applicable)
Please also ensure that you have read the advice on assignment writing and referencing
which is available at:
http://www.le.ac.uk/ulmc/existingstudents/assignwritingguidelines.pdf.
The essay should be fully referenced throughout and contain a bibliography.
Word limit: 3,500
Date for submission: 30 April 2015
Submission Instructions:
Please visit the Online Submission facility on Blackboard for further information and
guidance on submitting your assignment electronically. Only one file in the specified
format can be submitted.
? Please insert the assignment question to your submission.
? Retain your electronic submission receipt.
If you have questions about the submission of your work via Blackboard please
contact the School of Management for assistance, before the deadline date.

A critical evaluation of the employee relations issues in participation and involvement within the UK and Germany.

You should identify and evaluate the ways in which the relevant actors*, that is, the state, employers and employees (including the trade unions) play a role in the employee relations issue that you have identified. It will also be appropriate and important to critically evaluate the way that these three sets of social actors impact on and influence the balance of power in the employee relations issue you have identified.

In addressing your chosen topic please note the following assessment criteria
1 Demonstration of critical understanding of Employee Relations issues

2 Analysis of the roles of the state, employers and employees (and their trade unions) with regard to your identified topic as appropriate

3 Analysis of the balance of power between the actors (employees & their trade unions, employers and the state) as relevant to your topic

4 Integration of theory and practice (include examples of organizational or government policy and practice where relevant)

5 Effective written communication

6 Appropriate referencing to academic texts and journals