This module will provide you with the opportunity to apply and develop your research skills and extend your knowledge, understanding and ability to critically analyze a topic in a specialist area of interest. You will choose a research topic related to your programme of study and apply critical analysis skills acquired through this and other modules to research the topic in depth.

Gain a critical understanding of the regulation by law of the management of workplace relationships and place the legal rules in their broader economic and socio-political context.

You will critically examine how and why work and workplace conflict are regulated at an organisational and societal level, and by whom.

You will critically explore the policies and practices for the management of people across international boundaries, as well as the complex human resource and employment strategies and policies in multinational corporations (MNC).

The aim of this module is for you to develop a broad understanding of the theories and concepts used to manage corporate reputation, including the corporate brand, corporate identity and corporate communication strategies. The module also aims to develop your understanding of the role of corporate communications, corporate branding and reputational status in relation to other functions and the strategic development of an organisation. It also explores how organisations use corporate brand management to communicate with stakeholders in a variety of contexts.