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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCE AND POLICY STUDIES

Diploma in Public Administration

Course: Principles of Industrial Relations Code: PAD363/368
Lecture:
Tutorial:

Course Outcome:
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

No COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO) PLO MOHE MQF TAXONOMY DOMAIN

Explain the impacts of harmonious industrial relations on C2

1 PLO 1 1 1
individual and organizational environment (C2)
Display the industrial activities in accordance with the
2 procedures relevant to industrial relations (P4) PLO2 2 2 P4

Work with group members in explaining industrial relation

3 functions in Malaysia (A3) PLO5 5 5 A3

Student Learning Time (SLT)

This course requires about 120 hrs of student’s learning time over the course of the semester. The 120 hours include the 42 hrs of meeting or in class
interaction. You must allocate and manage the balance of the hours in searching, reading the literature, writing the proposal and doing the exercises alone
and in groups. Your personal SLT may be higher or lower than one stated here. Understand your own capacity and organize accordingly.

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SCHEME OF WORK
OCTOBER 2020- FEBRUARY 2022

Week Week Lecture topic Learning Outcomes Reading Lists Ho Tutorial

No. Beg. (At the end of the session, urs
students should be able Tasks Duties of students
to:)
Briefing on the class  Briefing on the course  Course Syllabus 2
1 11/10 rules, scheme of work, outcomes (Please refer  Scheme of work
course learning to New curricular
outcomes and review)
assessment  Coursework details
 Examinations
requirements
 Key-in Entrance Survey
 Clarify the terms and  Maimunah 2016 (9th 2 Class exercises Prepare answer,
2 18/10  Overview of Industrial principles of industrial edition) ensure printed items
relations, the  D. Ayadurai, 1992 & 1998 Mini group are available &
Relations
importance of its  Supplementary readings presentation conduct presentation
theory and practice.  www.mohr.gov.my based on
 Describe the concept  discussion
of harmonious questions
industrial relations and
its effects, types of
decision making and
roles of the
government in
industrial relations.
 Introduction to Trade  Explain the term trade  Maimunah 2016 (9th 2 Class exercises Filing in registration
3 25/10 Unions unions, composition, edition) forms
types, categories, Role Play
registration,  D. Ayadurai, 1992 & 1998 Registration / refusal
registration process,  The Trade Unions Act, / rejection of
its requirement and 1959 registration
importance. application /
 Identify the effects of deregistration of
registration and trade unions
deregistration.

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 Introduction to Trade  Describe the  Maimunah 2016 (9th 2 Class exercises Conduct mini
4 1/11 Unions duties, immunity, edition) presentation based
rights, privileges  D. Ayadurai, 1992 & 1998 on discussion
and powers of  The Trade Unions Act, questions
trade unions 1959
under the Trade
Unions Act 1959.

 Trade Union  Explain Trade Union  Maimunah 2016 (9th 2 Class

5 8/11 Constitution, trade Constitution, the edition) exercises /
union funds and powers of DGTU in  D. Ayadurai, 1992 & 1998 Projects Conduct mini
terms of registration,  The Trade Union Act, presentation based
account, and powers
deregistration, financial 1959 on discussion
of the Director questions
General of Trade matters and non-  Supplementary readings
financial matters.
Unions as stipulated
in the Trade Unions
Act, 1959
 Rights and  Clarify the rights,  Maimunah 2016 (9th 2 Class exercises Conduct mini
6 15/11 responsibilities of responsibilities of edition) presentation based
employees,  D. Ayadurai, 1992 & 1998 on discussion
employers, employees and their questions
 The Industrial Relations
employees and their trade unions under Act, 1967
trade unions, and the Industrial
powers of the Relations Act, 1967.
Director General of
Industrial Relations
as stipulated in the
Industrial Relations
Act, 1967

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MIDTERM BREAK
21 -27 NOVEMBER 2020

TEST
7 29/11 True/False it is a set of 20 questions OR Short Essay Questions and Total marks are 20 and will be
converted to 20 %. Topics covered from topic 1 until 4. Time allocated is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

 Recognition of Trade  Identify the requisites  Maimunah 2016 2 Class exercises Filling in recognition
Unions for recognition.  D. Ayadurai, 1992 & 1998 forms and
8 6/12  Describe the types and  The Industrial Relations identification on the
scopes of recognition, Act, 1967 results
importance and effects  The Trade Unions Act,
of recognition. 1959

 Collective Bargaining  Explain the objective  Maimunah 2016 2 Role play / Conduct
9 13/12 and Collective of collective  D. Ayadurai, 1992 & 1998 Presentation presentation on any
Agreement bargaining.  The Industrial Relations collective bargaining
 Identify factors that Act, 1967 and collective
support and hinder the  Supplementary readings agreement
conclusion of collective
agreements.

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 Trade Disputes,  Describe the meaning,  Maimunah 2016 2 Role play / Students are
10 20/12 Dispute Resolutions causes and effects of  D. Ayadurai, 1992 & 1998 Presentation required to show a
trade disputes.  The Industrial Relations video of picket, strike
and Direct Actions  Compare various and lockout (i.e.
Act, 1967
types of dispute  Supplementary readings extract from
resolutions. Youtube) and
discuss about the
video.

SPECIAL BREAK
25 DECEMBER 2021 – 2 JANUARY 2022

 Provisions for Non  Distinguish  Maimunah 2016 2 Organizing talks

11 3/1 Unionised Employees employees from  D. Ayadurai, 1992 & 1998
as stipulated in the employers’ industrial  The Industrial Relations
Employment Act, actions. Act, 1967
1955  Identify groups of  Supplementary readings
employees covered
under this Act.
 Explain the contract
of service and types
of terminations.
Provisions for Non  Clarify matters  Maimunah 2016 2 Class exercises Presentation on
12 10/1 Unionised Employees as related to wage and  D. Ayadurai, 1992 & 1998 cases or other
stipulated in the working hours,  The Employment Act, relevant matters /
Employment Act, 1955 concept of leave and 1955 conduct mini
employment Supplementary readings presentation based
termination. on discussion
 Clarify the protection questions
on female
employees and
workplace sexual
harassment

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 Industrial Relations
13 17/1 in the Public Sector
and Ethics in
Industrial Relations
 Distinguish public  Maimunah 2016 2 Class exercises Filling in relevant
from private  D. Ayadurai, 1992 & 1998 forms e.g.
sector unionisms.  The Employment Act, procedures of
 Explain the 1955 misconduct, warning
concept of ethics  Supplementary readings letter, offer letter,
in industrial calculation of
relations. overtime payment
termination of
employment etc

 Tutorial exercises  Maimunah 2016 2 Blended Presentation on

14 24/1 REVISION through i- learn  D. Ayadurai, 1992 & 1998 learning cases or other
 projects  The Employment Act, relevant matters /
1955 conduct mini
 Supplementary readings presentation based
on discussion
questions

FINAL TEST (7-23 FEBRUARY 2022)

It consists of 2 PART 4 Part A: Short Essay Questions (students are required to answer ANSWERS ALL) and Part B: Long Essay Questions students
are required to answer only ONE question for each Part B. Total marks are 65 and will be converted to 40 %. Topics covered from topic 1,2,5,6,7&8.
Time allocated is 2 HOURS.

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COURSE ASSESSMENT:

1. Continuous Assessment 60%

a) Presentation and Written Report 20% (10+10)

Conduct mini presentation based on discussion questions and hands-on exercises
such as registration of trade unions, filling recognition forms, conduct collective
bargaining, preparation content of collective agreement, procedures of misconduct,
warning letter, offer letter, calculation of overtime payment etc. For each task (where
appropriate), it is preferable for the groups to provide written report as a reference.

b) Projects 20%
Training and evaluation on student’s cognitive and psychomotor skills, examples of
training and projects are academic visit or organizing event or handling seminar, talk,
and exhibition.

c) Tests 20%

2. Final Examination 40%

REFERENCES

Required Texts

1. Maimunah Aminuddin (2016), Malaysian Industrial Relations and Employment Act,9th

edition,McGraw Hill, Kuala Lumpur
2. Industrial Relations Act 1967
3. Trade Unions Act 1959
4. Employment Act 1955

References

Altaf Ahmad Mir & Nik Ahmad Kamal (2012). Employment Law in Malaysia, International Law
Book Services.

Anantaraman, V. (1997). Malaysia Industrial Relations: Law and Practice, Universiti

Putra Malaysia Press, Serdang.

Ayadurai, D. (1998). Industrial Relations in Malaysia, Malayan Law Journal Sdn Bhd,
Kuala Lumpur.

Carrel, M. R. (2014). Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining: Private and Public Sectors
(10th Edition). Pearson Education Limited.

Chen, V. S. (2011). Industrial Relations Law and Practices in Malaysia. CCH.

D’Cruz, M. N. (2000) A Comprehensive Guide to Current Malaysian Labour Laws,

Leeds Publications, Kulala Lumpur.

Fossum, J (2015). Labor Relations: Development, Structure and Process. McGraw-Hill.

Goh, C. C. (2003) Guide to the EmPOyment Act and Labour Laws of Laws,
Leeds Publications, Kulala Lumpur

Parasuraman, B. (2014). Employee Participation in Malaysia: Theory and Practices, UMK

Press, Kelantan.

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Sharifah Suhanah Syed Ahmad (2012). Industrial Relations Law in Malaysia: Cases and
Materials, University of Malaya Press, Kuala Lumpur.

Wu, M. A. (2006) Industrial Relations Laws of Malaysia. 3rd Ed, Pearson-Longman, Kuala
Lumpur.

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. Newspaper cuttings
2. Websites
3. Information gathered from Ministry of Human Resources

Prepared By: Approved By:

_______________________ ______________________

Nurul Akma Kamarudin Prof Madya Dr. Abdul Jalil bin

Mohamed Ali

Lecturer PAD363 Dean

Faculty of Administrative Science
and Policy Studies

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COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – PAD363/368
DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
SEMESTER OCTOBER 2021- FEBRUARY 2022
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GROUP PRESENTATION CRITERIA & SCORING GUIDE

QUESTION:

DATE OF PRESENTATION:
GROUP/ MEMBERS:
NO NAME MATRIC NO
1.
2
3.
4.
5.
NO. CRITERIA WEIGHT
Poor Fair- Good Very Good
(0 – 4 points) (5-7 points) (8-10 points)
1. Clear delivery of ideas – able to deliver 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ideas with great clarity
2. Confident delivery of ideas – able to 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
deliver ideas with great confidence
3. Effective and articulate delivery of 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ideas – ability to deliver ideas with great
effect and articulate
4. Understand and respond to questions 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
– able to fully understand and respond
to questions very well
5. Adapt delivery to audience level – 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
able to fully deliver ideas appropriately
very well
TOTAL MARKS (50)
TOTAL MARKS/ PERCENTAGE (10%)

Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

Checked by:

Name: __________________________________ Signature:_____________________

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COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – PAD363/368
DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
SEMESTER OCTOBER 2021- FEBRUARY 2022
__________________________________________________________________________

WRITTEN REPORT CRITERIA & SCORING GUIDE

NAME:

DATE OF SUBMISSION:
GROUP/ MEMBERS:
NO NAME MATRIC NO
1.
2
3.
4.
5.
NO. CRITERIA WEIGHT
BELOW AVERAGE ABOVE
AVERAGE AVERAGE
1. Relevancy- overall content 1 2 3 4 5
demonstrates the topics.
2. Summary- main points of the topics 1 2 3 4 5
learned are summarized accurately and
thoroughly and are organized in a logical
way.
3. Writing style (descriptive, 1 2 3 4 5
appearance)- content (refers to topic
selected), is logically and sequentially
organized, and opinions, ideas and
arguments are clearly presented.
4. Documentation/ Appearance/ Layout- 1 2 3 4 5
report is original (no plagiarism), neat,
no grammar or spelling errors, and
writing style (font type/ size, spacing and
information required) is according to
format.
TOTAL MARKS (20)
TOTAL MARKS/ PERCENTAGE (10%)

Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

Checked by:

Name: _________________________________ Signature:_____________________

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COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – PAD363/368
DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
SEMESTER OCTOBER 2021- FEBRUARY 2022
__________________________________________________________________________

PROJECTS CRITERIA & SCORING GUIDE

QUESTION:

DATE OF PROJECT:
GROUP/ MEMBERS:
NO NAME MATRIC NO
1.
2
3.
4.
5.
NO. CRITERIA WEIGHT
Poor Fair- Good Very Good
(0 – 4 points) (5-7 points) (8-10 points)
1. Knowledge and skills in leadership – 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
clear evidence of knowledge and
understanding demonstrated in practice
2. Effective leadership – ability to lead 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
effectively self and / or others towards
goal achievement
3. Foster good relationship – ability to 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
foster good relationship and work
together effectively with other group
members towards goal achievement
4. Alternate roles – show clear evidence 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
to assume alternate roles as a group
leader and a group member
demonstrated in practice
5. Respect and accept opinions – able to 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
very well respect and accept opinion of
others in achieving group’s objectives
TOTAL MARKS (50)
TOTAL MARKS/ PERCENTAGE (20%)

Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

Checked by:

Name: _________________________________ Signature:_____________________

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