10116148Employee Relations
Course Information
Description
This course includes assessing the organizational culture, employee rights and discipline, union-management including negotiation and conflict resolution techniques, and applying DEI concepts to foster an inclusive organizational culture.
Total Credits
3

Course Competencies
  1. Explore the history of labor relations in America
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting end of chapter homework
    by submitting an analysis of the issues presented in a current labor news article
    on an exam
    Criteria
    homework assignment includes a discussion of the contributing causes to the failure of uplift unionism
    homework assignment includes the advantages and disadvantages of taking a business union approach as opposed to advocation a labor political party
    homework assignment includes the definitions of labor terminology
    homework assignment includes correct use of grammar, is spelled checked,
    homework assignment exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    article analysis includes discussion of the labor situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what factors are causing the situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what steps union/management could next take
    article analysis includes discussion of future challenges for union/management
    article analysis includes discussion of what other opportunities other union/management could capitalize on or how they could avoid situation
    article analysis exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    exam includes contemporary labor unions
    exam includes functions of unions
    exam includes why workers unionize
    exam includes labor unions in the 2000s
    exam includes evolution of American labor
    exam includes the definitions of labor terminology

  2. Investigate the Federal agencies that administer American labor laws
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting end of chapter homework
    by submitting an analysis of the issues presented in a current labor news article
    on an exam
    Criteria
    homework assignment includes a discussion on critical legislation
    homework assignment includes analysis of the role of the NLRB
    homework assignment includes the definitions of labor terminology
    homework assignment includes correct use of grammar, is spelled checked
    homework assignment exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    article analysis includes discussion of the labor situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what factors are causing the situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what steps union/management could next take
    article analysis includes discussion of future challenges for union/management
    article analysis includes discussion of what other opportunities other union/management could capitalize on or how they could avoid situation
    article analysis exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    exam includes trade unions
    exam includes industrial unions
    exam includes legislation
    exam includes public-sector union growth
    exam includes the definitions of labor terminology

  3. Examine labor union structures
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting end of chapter homework
    by submitting an analysis of the issues presented in a current labor news article
    on an exam
    Criteria
    homework assignment includes a discussion of the contributing causes to the failure of uplift unionism
    homework assignment includes the advantages and disadvantages of taking a business union approach as opposed to advocation a labor political party
    homework assignment includes the definitions of labor terminology
    homework assignment includes correct use of grammar, is spelled checked,
    homework assignment exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    article analysis includes discussion of the labor situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what factors are causing the situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what steps union/management could next take
    article analysis includes discussion of future challenges for union/management
    article analysis includes discussion of what other opportunities other union/management could capitalize on or how they could avoid situation
    article analysis exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    exam includes unfair labor practices
    exam includes unfair labor practices
    exam includes federal departments and agencies
    exam includes structures of local unions
    exam includes structures of national unions
    exam includes the AFL-CIO
    exam includes union finances
    exam includes member participation
    exam includes union officers
    exam includes globalization
    exam includes political action
    exam includes the definitions of labor terminology

  4. Explore labor union strategies
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting end of chapter homework
    by submitting an analysis of the issues presented in a current labor news article
    by submitting case study analysis
    on an exam
    Criteria
    homework includes analyzing the role of the NLRB
    homework assignment includes a discussion of the challenges for unions attempting to organize large bargaining units
    homework assignment includes the analyzing whether employers have an unfair tactical advantage in union organizing situations
    homework assignment includes the definitions of labor terminology
    homework assignment includes correct use of grammar, is spelled checked,
    homework assignment exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    article analysis includes discussion of the labor situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what factors are causing the situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what steps union/management could next take
    article analysis includes discussion of future challenges for union/management
    article analysis includes discussion of what other opportunities other union/management could capitalize on or how they could avoid situation
    article analysis exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    case study analysis includes situation facing GMFC
    case study analysis includes of union organizers
    case study analysis includes a strategy to maintain a non union environment
    exam includes organizing unions
    exam includes bargaining unit determination
    exam includes role of NLRB
    exam includes definitions of labor terminology

  5. Investigate labor union bargaining issues
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting end of chapter homework
    by submitting an analysis of the issues presented in a current labor news article
    by submitting case study analysis
    on an exam
    Criteria
    homework assignment includes a discussion of the contributing causes to the failure of uplift unionism
    homework assignment includes a discussion of what effect does a lower elasticity of demand have on the wage and employment outcomes for the employer and the union
    homework assignment includes the advantages and disadvantages of taking a business union approach as opposed to advocation a labor political party
    homework assignment includes the definitions of labor terminology
    homework assignment includes correct use of grammar, is spelled checked,
    homework assignment exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    article analysis includes discussion of the labor situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what factors are causing the situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what steps union/management could next take
    article analysis includes discussion of future challenges for union/management
    article analysis includes discussion of what other opportunities other union/management could capitalize on or how they could avoid situation
    article analysis exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    case study analysis includes potential unionization and labor costs
    case study analysis includes of strategies to keep new plant union-free
    case study analysis includes of strategies to keep new plant competitive
    exam includes economic rationale
    exam includes union-free approaches
    exam includes preventive programs
    exam includes definitions of labor terminology

  6. Investigate labor contract negotiating
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting end of chapter homework
    by submitting an analysis of the issues presented in a current labor news article
    by submitting case study analysis
    on an exam
    Criteria
    homework assignment includes a discussion of the contributing causes to the failure of uplift unionism
    homework assignment includes the advantages and disadvantages of taking a business union approach as opposed to advocation a labor political party
    homework assignment includes the definitions of labor terminology
    homework assignment includes correct use of grammar, is spelled checked,
    homework assignment exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    article analysis includes discussion of the labor situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what factors are causing the situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what steps union/management could next take
    article analysis includes discussion of future challenges for union/management
    article analysis includes discussion of what other opportunities other union/management could capitalize on or how they could avoid situation
    article analysis exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    case study includes union or management position on health care issues
    exam includes components of wage design
    exam includes pay programs
    exam includes union effects on pay
    exam includes definitions of labor terminology

  7. Investigate union-management cooperation
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting end of chapter homework
    by submitting an analysis of the issues presented in a current labor news article
    by submitting case study analysis
    on an exam
    Criteria
    homework assignment includes a discussion of the contributing causes to the failure of uplift unionism
    homework assignment includes the advantages and disadvantages of taking a business union approach as opposed to advocation a labor political party
    homework assignment includes the definitions of labor terminology
    homework assignment includes correct use of grammar, is spelled checked,
    homework assignment exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    article analysis includes discussion of the labor situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what factors are causing the situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what steps union/management could next take
    article analysis includes discussion of future challenges for union/management
    article analysis includes discussion of what other opportunities other union/management could capitalize on or how they could avoid situation
    article analysis exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    case study analysis includes strategies for negotiating labor costs
    exam includes labor and management roles and the changing environment
    exam includes integrative bargaining
    exam includes methods of cooperation
    exam includes high performance work organizations
    exam includes definitions of labor terminology

  8. Explore contract administration
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting end of chapter homework
    by submitting an analysis of the issues presented in a current labor news article
    by submitting case study analysis
    on an exam
    Criteria
    homework assignment includes a discussion of the contributing causes to the failure of uplift unionism
    homework assignment includes the advantages and disadvantages of taking a business union approach as opposed to advocation a labor political party
    homework assignment includes the definitions of labor terminology
    homework assignment includes correct use of grammar, is spelled checked,
    homework assignment exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    article analysis includes discussion of the labor situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what factors are causing the situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what steps union/management could next take
    article analysis includes discussion of future challenges for union/management
    article analysis includes discussion of what other opportunities other union/management could capitalize on or how they could avoid situation
    article analysis exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    case study includes strategies to negotiate contract impasse
    exam includes mediation
    exam includes strikes
    exam includes boycotts
    exam includes bankruptcies
    exam includes definitions of labor terminology

  9. Explore labor grievance arbitration
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting end of chapter homework
    by submitting an analysis of the issues presented in a current labor news article
    by submitting case study analysis
    on an exam
    Criteria
    homework assignment includes a discussion of the contributing causes to the failure of uplift unionism
    homework assignment includes the advantages and disadvantages of taking a business union approach as opposed to advocation a labor political party
    homework assignment includes the definitions of labor terminology
    homework assignment includes correct use of grammar, is spelled checked,
    homework assignment exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    article analysis includes discussion of the labor situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what factors are causing the situation
    article analysis includes discussion of what steps union/management could next take
    article analysis includes discussion of future challenges for union/management
    article analysis includes discussion of what other opportunities other union/management could capitalize on or how they could avoid situation
    article analysis exhibits correct spelling and labor terminology
    case study includes strategies to accommodate new equipment
    exam includes issues in contract administration
    exam includes grievance procedures
    exam includes methods of dispute resolution
    exam includes definitions and labor terminology