Industrial Relations (In Nigeria)
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 139 pages
- 15 units
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and theories of industrial relations in the Nigerian context. It explores the historical development of industrial relations, the roles of key actors such as trade unions, employers' associations, and the state. The course also examines various approaches to conflict resolution, collective bargaining, and productivity agreements, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of industrial relations practices in Nigeria's public and private sectors.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 200 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PSM815, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PSM815 · UNIT 1 MEANING, PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The final examination PSM 815 will be of three hours and have a value of 70% of the total course grade. The examination will consist of question, which reflect the types of self-testing, practice exercise and tutor-marked problems you have previously encountered. All areas of the course will be assessed.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the meaning, purpose, and scope of industrial relations
- Trace the origin and development of industrial relations in Nigeria
- Describe the roles of trade unions, employers' associations, and the state
- Discuss various approaches to conflict resolution
- State the process of collective bargaining and agreement
- Explain the concept of productivity bargaining and agreement
What it prepares you for
- Human Resource Manager
- Industrial Relations Officer
- Labour Relations Specialist
- Employee Relations Manager
- Negotiator
- Manufacturing
- Oil and Gas
- Banking
- Public Sector
- Education
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Introduction
Unit 4: Approaches of Industrial Relations
Understanding the various theoretical approaches (systems, action, unitary, Marxist) requires critical thinking and comparative analysis.
- Module 3: Conflict Resolution
Unit 2: Industrial or Trade Disputes
The statutory settlement of trade disputes involves navigating complex legal frameworks and procedures.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 41 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Meaning, Purpose and Scope of Industrial Relations · 2 hours
Define industrial relations, its purpose, and scope.. Discuss the interdisciplinary nature of industrial relations.. Analyze the tripartite relationship between employers, unions, and government..
Unit 2: Origin and Development of Industrial Relations as a Discipline · 2 hours
Examine the historical development of industrial relations as a discipline.. Identify the influence of human relations theory.. Discuss the role of the Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Development of Industrial Relations as an Activity in Nigeria · 2 hours
Trace the evolution of industrial relations as an activity in Nigeria.. Analyze the influence of trade unions and the Ministry of Labour.. Examine the impact of indigenization decrees..
Unit 4: Approaches of Industrial Relations · 2 hours
Compare and contrast systems theory, action theory, unitary theory, and Marxist theory.. Apply these theories to practical industrial relations scenarios..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 5: Labour-Management Relations · 3 hours
Explain management prerogatives and union rights.. Discuss issues of mutual cooperation, such as contract administration and grievance procedures.. Analyze the role of the Human Resources Department..
- Week 4Module 2: Key Actors
Unit 1: The Role of Trade Union (Labour) in Industrial Relations · 3 hours
Trace the history of trade unionism in Nigeria.. Define trade union and its legal status.. Explain the role of trade unions in industrial relations..
- Week 5Module 2: Key Actors
Unit 2: Emergence of Industrial Unions · 3 hours
Explain the meaning and structure of industrial unions.. Discuss the functions of the National Delegates' Conference and the National Executive Council.. Describe the process for settling intra-union disputes..
- Week 6Module 2: Key Actors
Unit 3: Emergence of Central Labour Organisations · 3 hours
Trace the historical background of central labor organizations in Nigeria.. Outline government interventions and the restructuring of trade unions.. Discuss the functions of the Federation of Trade Unions..
- Week 7Module 2: Key Actors
Unit 4: The Role of Employers' Association in Industrial Relations · 3 hours
Explain the origin and growth of employers' associations.. Describe the structure and functions of NECA.. Analyze NECA's relationship with the government and other organizations..
- Week 8Module 2: Key Actors
Unit 5: The Role of the State in Industrial Relations · 3 hours
Examine the history of the state's role in industrial relations.. Explain the state's interventionist approach.. Discuss the role of the National Labour Advisory Council..
- Week 9Module 3: Conflict Resolution
Unit 1: Industrial Conflicts in Organisations · 3 hours
Define industrial conflict and its sources.. Explain employees' and employers' grievances.. Discuss the incidence of strikes and their effects..
- Week 10Module 3: Conflict Resolution
Unit 2: Industrial or Trade Disputes · 3 hours
Define trade dispute and identify the parties involved.. Analyze the causes of trade disputes.. Discuss the voluntary and statutory methods for settling trade disputes..
- Week 11Module 3: Conflict Resolution
Unit 3: Resolution of Industrial Conflicts · 3 hours
State the mechanisms for resolving industrial conflict.. Discuss deputation and joint consultation.. Explain the aims, parties, and functions of collective bargaining..
- Week 12Module 3: Conflict Resolution
Unit 4: Collective Bargaining and Agreement · 3 hours
Define collective agreement and its legal status.. Discuss the recognition, procedural, and substantive agreements.. Analyze the effects of collective agreements on contracts of employment..
- Week 13Module 3: Conflict Resolution
Unit 5: Productivity Bargaining and Agreement · 3 hours
Define productivity bargaining and its need.. Discuss the effects of productivity agreements on employers and workers.. Analyze the benefits of productivity bargaining..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events in the development of industrial relations in Nigeria (Units 2 and 3).
- Compare and contrast the different theoretical approaches to industrial relations (Unit 4, Module 1).
- Outline the steps involved in statutory settlement of trade disputes (Unit 2, Module 3).
- Summarize the key functions of trade unions, employers' associations, and the state (Module 2).
- Develop case studies applying collective bargaining and conflict resolution strategies (Units 3 and 4, Module 3).
- Practice essay questions on the effects of productivity agreements (Unit 5, Module 3).
Questions students ask about this course
What is PSM815 about?
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and theories of industrial relations in the Nigerian context. It explores the historical development of industrial relations, the roles of key actors such as trade unions, employers' associations, and the state. The course also examines various approaches to conflict resolution, collective bargaining, and productivity agreements, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of industrial relations practices in Nigeria's public and private sectors.
How many units does PSM815 have?
PSM815, Industrial Relations (In Nigeria), has 15 units across 3 modules, over 139 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PSM815?
PSM815 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is PSM815 hard?
PSM815 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PSM815 take to study?
About 200 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is PSM815 assessed?
PSM815 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with PSM815?
Human Resource Manager, Industrial Relations Officer, Labour Relations Specialist, Employee Relations Manager and Negotiator.