Course Overview
Industrial relations will cover employment and collective bargaining legislation as well as maintenance of collective agreements and the management of industrial relations. The course will analyze employment standards legislation, the labour code, human rights, impact of collective bargaining / certification on organizational structure. The course will also look at negotiation, conflict management and team techniques. Students can expect to gain a solid understanding of what industrial relations is and why it is important to workers and management.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to the BTech Construction Management degree program.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze how the employment standards act and the labour code impact the collective bargaining environment.
- Identify the issues that are relevant to the certification process.
- Explain the key components of negotiation that result in a successful collective agreement.
- Assess the impact of marketplace conditions on collective bargaining.
Effective as of Fall 2010
Related Programs
Industrial Relations (CMGT 7605) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Construction Management
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
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