IDEC8084 Personnel Economics for Management
| Offered By | International and Development Economics Program |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | International and Developmental Economics |
| Offered in | IDEC8084 will not be offered in 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course uses economics to answer many of the practical questions that managers face when dealing with their personnel. For example: . How do I set the appropriate hiring standards? . Should I hire more workers or increase the hours of current workers? . Should I pay workers based on their hours of work or on their output? . How can I create incentives for my workers to work hard? . When is a collective bargaining negotiation likely to end up in arbitration? . How do I choose between buying out and laying off my workers?; and . Which workers should I promote? The course objectives are: first, to provide students with a framework from which to judge the impact and appropriateness of various employment practices; and second, to provide an opportunity to further critical analytical skills. While students are not expected to know anything about labour economics, a strong background in microeconomics and mathematics will be expected. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Three problem sets 20%, Mid-term examination 30%, Final examination 50% |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Areas of Interest | Economics |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Economics of Development, Graduate Certificate in International and Development Economics, Graduate Diploma in International and Development Economics, and Master of Economics |
| Other Information |
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| Academic Contact | Professor Deborah Cobb-Clark |
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