Work is a substantial part of someone’s identity and a concept that warrants critical reflection. Thus, this module looks reflects on the nature of work, the theoretical concepts that try to understand work, and the major forces that are impacting on the world of work today.
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Understanding Work and the Firm
- The Nature of the Firm
- How do we understand work – classical theories
Theories of Individuals at Work
- Agency Theory
- Labour Process Theory
- Stakeholder Theory
- Transaction Cost Economics
The Purpose of Work
- Productivity
- Worker Utility from Work
The Forces Changing Work
- Globalisation
- Gig Economy
Various methods will be used including lectures, project work, and class discussion. The teaching methodology endeavours to reinforce both the theoretical basis and applied nature of the subject and, therefore also includes the use of case studies
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 60 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |