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Course Syllabus
Athabasca University
Industrial Relations (IDRL) 499
Doing Research in Organizations (Revision 1)
Revision 1 closed, replaced by current version.
Delivery mode: Individualized study.
Credits: 3 - Applied Studies (Business and Administrative Studies). IDRL 499 can also be used to fulfill the Social Science area of study (credential students only).
Prerequisite: Permission of the course professor.
Centre: School of Business
IDRL 499 is not available for Challenge.
Overview
IDRL 499 requires students to identify, describe, analyse, and report on an issue or problem at their own workplace by drawing on the relevant literature. The issue could be related to collective bargaining, the introduction of new technology, sexual harassment, employment equity, overtime working, worker motivation and productivity, seniority, discipline, or management rights. By the end of the course students must submit a report stating the problem or issue examined, setting out their analysis of the causes of the problem and their proposed remedies.
Evaluation
To receive credit for IDRL 499, you must complete the exercises successfully and achieve a composite course grade of at least a “D” (50 percent). The weighting of the composite course grade is as follows:
| Exercise 1 | Exercise 2 | Exercise 3 | Exercise 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.