HRM40860 HRM and the Gig Economy

Academic Year 2018/2019

This module examines the rise of the gig economy and the implications of gig work for HRM theory and practice. We will critically examine the evidence for developments such as increasing use by organizations of so called “gig workers” and technical developments supporting and enabling gig work processes. The issues associated with gig work including positive and negative aspects are examined from different perspectives – those of workers, managers, HRM practitioners and HRM scholars. The nature of the gig economy is debated as we explore the emerging models and frameworks mobilized to understand these developments. Students should expect to engage critically with evidence of these nascent developments and contribute actively to class discussions. Student engagement will be evoked through debate and discussion of case studies and legal developments and through critical analysis of media reports and academic articles on the gig economy.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, the following outcomes are expected:

1. You will demonstrate that you understand concepts linked with the gig economy and gig work in its different forms.
2. You will demonstrate that you have a critical understanding of how work in the gig economy fits in with the broader world of work and with the historical context of work.
3. You will display a clear understanding of the positive and negative aspects of the gig economy from a range of perspectives including workers, managers, HR practitioners and HR scholars.
4. You will deliver high quality written work in the form of assignments and an examination that constructs well developed arguments on the nature and extent of gig work. These arguments will show thorough familiarity with the reading material prescribed for the course and an ability to integrate different perspectives on gig work and what it means for HRM theory and practice.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

72
Autonomous Student Learning

144
Total

240
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Examination: < Description >

60

 2 hour End of Trimester Exam
Continuous Assessment: < Description >

40

 Throughout the Trimester

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible.