| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Relations | IKY 305 | 5 | 4 + 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Precondition Courses | |
| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. ŞUAYYİP ÇALIŞ |
| Course Lecturers | Prof.Dr. ŞUAYYİP ÇALIŞ, |
| Course Assistants | |
| Course Category | |
| Course Objective | The aim of this course is to offer an introduction to major theoretical approaches used in industrial relations.In addition, recent economic, political and social developments affecting industrial relations will also be analysed. |
| Course Content | We first examine major theoretical approaches in industrail relations. Then we concentrate on industrial relations´ actors (labour, management and state |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defining narrow and broad meanings of industrial relations | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, | Testing, Homework, |
| 2 | Explaining actors of industrial relations and activities of these actors at workplace, enterprise, national and international level | Discussion, Question-Answer, Self Study, Lecture, | Homework, Testing, |
| 3 | Arguing different theoretical approaches to Industrail relations and their criticisms | Lecture, Self Study, Question-Answer, Discussion, | Homework, Testing, |
| 4 | Explaining the concept of trade union, union rights, development process of unions and reasons of existence of different union models | Discussion, Question-Answer, Self Study, Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 5 | Explaining the role of states in industrial relations | Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Self Study, | Testing, Homework, |
| 6 | Explaining the employer organizations, their organizational models and functions | Discussion, Self Study, Question-Answer, Lecture, | Homework, Testing, |
| 7 | Defining the concept of collective bargaining, its elements and facts | Lecture, Question-Answer, Self Study, Discussion, | Testing, Homework, |
| 8 | Arguing the subjects, process and content of collective bargaining | Discussion, Question-Answer, Self Study, Lecture, | Homework, Testing, |
| 9 | Defining the concept and types of collective labor dispute | Lecture, Self Study, Question-Answer, Discussion, | Testing, Homework, |
| 10 | Explaining peaceful and combative problem solving ways for collective labor dispute | Discussion, Question-Answer, Self Study, Lecture, | Homework, Testing, |
| 11 | Evaluating te reasons and results of new developments in industrial relations | Lecture, Self Study, Question-Answer, Discussion, | Testing, Homework, |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Birth of Industrial Relations as an Academic Field | |
| 2 | Theory and Research in Industrial Relations | |
| 3 | System Theory and Critique of System Theory | |
| 4 | Pluralist Theory and Critique of Pluralism Theory | |
| 5 | Marxist Theory and Critique of Marxist Theory | |
| 6 | Postmodernism and Industrial Relations | |
| 7 | Globalisation and Industrial Relations | |
| 8 | Labour Movements and Trade Unions 1 | |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | |
| 10 | Labour Movements and Trade Unions 1 | |
| 11 | Employers and Management | |
| 12 | State and Industrial Relations | |
| 13 | Collective Bargaining | |
| 14 | Conclicts, Strikes and Mediation |
| Resources | |
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| Course Notes | |
| Course Resources | |
| Order | Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Having adequte scientific knowledge of Human Resources Management, basic business concepts and other social sciences | X | |||||
| 2 | Thinking critically and analytically | X | |||||
| 3 | Having knowledge of communication and information technologies | X | |||||
| 4 | In-depth understanding of the research process and application of a range of research techniques into studies, researches and projects | X | |||||
| 5 | In-depth understanding of usage of Human Resources Management and other social sciences theoretical and applied knowledge together. | X | |||||
| 6 | Ability to interpret basic Business concepts from Human Resource Management perspective | X | |||||
| 7 | Ability to implement basic HRM responsibilities in institutions such as HR Planning and staffing, labor relations, occupational healthy and safety, training planning, performance and rewards management, career planning, employment and interview techniques and legal HR issues | X | |||||
| 8 | Implementing quality process approach into HRM process by considering institutional development, internal and external customer satisfaction; in case of need, having sense of responsibility making contribution for problem solving and continuous development and process excellence ability by problem identification, goal setting, reorganisation and change management skills | X | |||||
| 9 | Management of resources and assets by considering budgetary, financial and legal issues; management of projects/operations with the ability of planning, implementation, and auditing; Having skills on management of self and other people | X | |||||
| 10 | Enriching result oriented working approach with continous learning approach | X | |||||
| 11 | Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to present ideas and information effectively | X | |||||
| 12 | Being good at one foreign language, ability to communicate written and orally | X | |||||
| 13 | Ability to work with people of various cultural and educational background by valuing team work, developing emphathy and listening skills | X | |||||
| 14 | Being conscious on social, academic and professional ethical values | X | |||||
| 15 | Development of critical theoretical appreciation of ´how´, ´why´ and ´where´ HRM contributes to and supports employee and societal development, and implementing these approach for applied and graduate projects and working life | X | |||||
| Evaluation System | |
|---|---|
| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ara Sınav | 60 |
| 1. Kısa Sınav | 10 |
| 1. Ödev | 20 |
| 2. Kısa Sınav | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 40 |
| 1. Final | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Performance Task (Laboratory) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 120 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 4.8 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 5 | ||