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Overview
The final project for this course is a research paper that covers the key principles and practices of labor relations. The purpose of this project is to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout this course to actively negotiate and agree upon portions of a collective bargaining agreement. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to role-play in actual negotiation sessions and will take turns as representatives of both labor and management.
The final product represents an authentic demonstration of the skills and knowledge gained in this course as represented by the five course outcomes, and affords students the opportunity to demonstrate how they apply course objectives to the course outcomes. It provides students with critical-thinking skills needed to come to a collaborative agreement while considering the various interests of others.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
- An appreciation of the role of management and unions in society
- An understanding of the historical precedents and current trends and problems underlying labor relations practices
- A framework for analysis of our labor relations system in both the public and private sectors
- Skills in applying this framework in collective bargaining, grievances, arbitration, and mediation
- Assist students to further develop competencies in: Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Analytical Skills, Legal and Ethical Practices, Strategic Approach, and Research The project is divided into two milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Four and Six. The final project will be submitted in Module Seven.
Prompt
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
1. What is the role of management and unions in society today? How has this changed in the last 100 years?
2. How does the history of unions and the collective bargaining process impact negotiations today? What are some of the current trends or problems in labor relation practices?
3. Would this negotiation process differ if it involved a public compared to a private sector union? Please explain.
4. How has this exercise increased your understanding of the collective bargaining process? What is your assessment of the value of mediation and arbitration in this process to create a collaborative, win-win outcome?
5. The purpose of a collective bargaining agreement - why is this document important and how detailed should it be?
6. Explain the value of the various organizational leadership competencies (communication, problem solving, teamwork, analytical skills, legal and ethical practices, strategic approach, and research) that are important to be successful in this type of negotiating process.