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M H R 612

LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS

3 credits.

Labor-management relations at the firm level including its evolution, characteristics and contemporary issues. Emphasis on analysis of the labor-management relationship through reference to theory and research on collective action, bargaining behavior and conflict resolution.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Sophomore standing and ( M H R 305 or 705 ), or declared in the Business Exchange program Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze the role of the state in regulating labor relations, including conflict resolution and the enforcement of individual and collective workplace rights. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Evaluate the process of union organization and collective bargaining, identifying key strategies and challenges faced by both workers and management. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Develop a thorough understanding of contract administration, including grievance handling, arbitration, and contract interpretation in labor disputes. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Assess current and emerging challenges in labor-management relations and propose strategies for human resource professionals to respond. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze the role of the state in regulating labor relations, including conflict resolution and the enforcement of individual and collective workplace rights. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Evaluate the process of union organization and collective bargaining, identifying key strategies and challenges faced by both workers and management. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Develop a thorough understanding of contract administration, including grievance handling, arbitration, and contract interpretation in labor disputes. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Assess current and emerging challenges in labor-management relations and propose strategies for human resource professionals to respond. Audience: Graduate

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