1. Explain the concept of the Labour Market, making sure to include its various aspects. (10) 2. Describe and compare the different types of labour market. (10) 3. Summarise the various methods of dealing in labour markets. (10) After completing this unit, you should be able to: • understand and explain the concept of a labour market • understand and explain the different types of labour market • understand and explain the different modes of dealing in labour markets • understand, explain and use basic methods in human resource planning. References McKay D I et al. (1971) Labour Markets Under Different Employment Conditions, London: Allen and Unwin. Rubery, J (1989) ‘Precarious forms of work in the UK’, in Rogers G and J (eds.), Precarious Jobs in Labour Market Regulation, Geneva: International Institute of Labour Studies. Further Reading Atkinson J (1984) ‘Manpower strategies for flexible organisations’, Personnel Management, August. Mintzberg H (1994) ‘The fall and rise of strategic planning’, Harvard Business Review, January/February. Walker J W (1992) Human Resource Strategy, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill. Walker J W (1992) ‘Human resource planning, 1990s-style’, Human Resource Planning, 13 (4).