BUS351 Marking Guide
Above average -
excellent
Identification The essay demonstrates
of relevant that extensive research
issues has been undertaken,
using a variety of sources.
All important issues are
10 marks
identified. Considerable
research evidence is
provided.
7 -10 marks
Examination The essay is set out
and analysis logically with introduction,
of middle section and
information conclusion. The
arguments are developed
in a logical manner.
10 marks
7 10 marks
Presentation Presentation is excellent
with very few grammatical
or spelling mistakes.
2.5 marks
2 2.5 marks
Referencing At least ten high quality
references are used to
(APA)
support the arguments in
the essay, all referenced
2.5 marks correctly.
2 2.5 marks
Average
The essay demonstrates
that reasonable research
has been undertaken,
using a variety of sources.
Most important issues are
identified. Good research
evidence is provided.
3 to 6 marks
The essay is set out
reasonably logically and
the arguments are
developed in a coherent
way.
4 6 marks
Presentation is good with
a few grammatical or
spelling mistakes.
1 1.5 marks
At least five high quality
references are used to
support the arguments in
the essay, most are
referenced correctly.
1 1.5 marks 0 0.5 marks
Below average - fail
There is only minor
evidence that research has
been undertaken. A few
issues are identified.
0 2 marks
There are important lapses
in the logic of the
arguments.
0 3 marks
Presentation is only fair
with a number of
grammatical or spelling
mistakes.
0 0.5 marks
Fewer than five high
quality references are used
to support the arguments
in the essay, not all
referenced correctly.
Topics (1,000-1,500 words)
The content of the essay must be relevant to employment relations in Singapore.

1. Businesses in Singapore are often portrayed as adopting a unitarist rather than a

pluralist attitude to employment relations. Is this justified or are times changing?
Illustrate your arguments with contemporary examples.

2. What are the main responsibilities of unions in Singapore and are they carrying out
these responsibilities? Illustrate your answer by including answers to the following:
a. Has the role of unions changed as the economy has developed?
b. Are unions experiencing the same loss of membership as in other developed
countries?

3. How should business, labour and the government deal with plant closings and layoff
of employees? Should government be involved at all? Support your arguments
with examples where possible.

4. It is said that employment relations is the study of formal and informal rule making at
the workplace. Describe how these rules are made, and the role of the important
stakeholders in the process with examples.