Tutorial Letter 101/3/2018
Labour Relations Management: Macro
LRM2601
Semesters 1 and 2
Department of Human Resource Management
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please register on myUnisa, activate your myLife e-mail address and make sure
that you have regular access to the module code 2018-S1 and module code
2018-S2 myUnisa module sites, as well as your e-tutor group site.
Note: This is an online module and therefore it is available on myUnisa. In order to
support you in your learning process, however, you will also receive study material
in printed format.
, CONTENTS
Page
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Getting started .............................................................................................................................. 4
2 OVERVIEW OF THIS MODULE: LRM2601.................................................................................. 4
2.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS................................................................................... 5
3.1 Contacting the lecturer .................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Contacting the department ............................................................................................................ 5
3.3 Contacting the university ............................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Contacting fellow students ............................................................................................................ 6
4 RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Prescribed book ............................................................................................................................ 6
4.2 Joining myUnisa ........................................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Other resources – printed support material ................................................................................... 7
4.4 Library services and resources information ................................................................................... 8
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................ 8
5.1 myUnisa ........................................................................................................................................ 8
5.2 e-Tutors ........................................................................................................................................ 8
5.3 Predatory providers of classes and examination support .............................................................. 8
5.4 TVET agreements ......................................................................................................................... 9
6 ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................. 9
6.1 Assignments (formative assessment)............................................................................................ 9
6.1.1 Assessment plan .......................................................................................................................... 9
6.1.2 Year mark and final examination ................................................................................................. 10
6.1.4 Unique numbers, due dates and material to study for the assignments....................................... 11
7.1.5 Submission of assignments ........................................................................................................ 11
7.1.6 Queries about assignments ........................................................................................................ 12
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7.1.7 Feedback on assignments .......................................................................................................... 12
7.1.8 Extension for assignments .......................................................................................................... 12
7.2 Examination (summative assessment) ........................................................................................ 12
7.2.1 Admission to the examination ..................................................................................................... 12
7.2.2 Format of the examination paper ................................................................................................ 12
7.2.3 Guidelines on preparing for the examination ............................................................................... 13
8 UNISA’s LANGUAGE POLICY .................................................................................................. 13
9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ............................................................................ 14
10 CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................ 14
APPENDIX A: FIRST SEMESTER COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENTS.................................................... 15
APPENDIX B: SECOND SEMESTER COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENTS ............................................... 26
APPENDIX C: STUDY PLAN FOR LRM2601 ........................................................................................ 36
APPENDIX D: WELCOME PAGE ON MYUNISA .................................................................................. 42
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, 1 INTRODUCTION
Dear Student
I wish to welcome you to Labour Relations Management: Macro (LRM2601). As you progress in your
journey through this dynamic module, you will soon realise how interesting labour relations management
is. The labour situation in South Africa is complex. In view of the prominence of labour relations in the
contemporary business world, it is important to take this opportunity to make a careful study of it. I am
convinced that you will find the content of this module stimulating and of practical value.
This tutorial letter (LRM2601/101/3/2018) contains module-specific information, including the tutorial
matter, purpose and outcomes of the module; relevant contact details; module-specific resources;
student support services; the study plan; and the assignments and submission deadlines.
As this is an online module, you need to use myUnisa to study and complete the relevant learning
activities. Please visit the website for LRM2601 on myUnisa on a frequent basis. The website for your
module is either LRM2601-18-S1 (Semester 01) or LRM2601-18-S2 (Semester 02).
I hope you enjoy this module and wish you all the best in your studies!
1.1 Getting started
Owing to the nature of this module, you have to go online to see your study
material and read about the module. Go to the myUnisa website,
https://my.unisa.ac.za, and log in with your student number and password. You will
see either LRM2601-18-S1 or LRM2601-18-S2 (depending on the semester for
which you are registered) in the row of modules in the orange buttons across the
top of the web page. Here you can select the module you wish to open.
You will receive this tutorial letter and a printed copy of the online study material for your module. While
the printed material may appear to differ from the online study material, it is exactly the same and has
been copied from the myUnisa website.
2 OVERVIEW OF THIS MODULE: LRM2601
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this module is to enable you to use a systems approach to understand how macro
aspects of South African labour relations apply to management practices. The syllabus includes labour
relations concepts, theories and perspectives; the external environment; the state; employees and their
representatives; employers and their representatives; other stakeholders and institutions; collective
bargaining structures and processes; and industrial conflict, disputes and industrial action.
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