BUS424 CURRENT ISSUES IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Course Code:3530424
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Business Administration
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. YASEMİN M. UZGÖREN
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

During the course, the student is expected to acquire:

i) a clear understanding of the concepts of industrial relations;

ii) a foundation of the worldwide knowledge of the history of IR;

iii) knowledge of the contemporary issues of IR both in their own country and  worldwide; 


Course Content

The objective of the course is to acquaint the student with a general framework of the actual play of forces in the labor market ant the international and national levels, taking into consideration the rapid change in the structure of the labor force and industrial relations as a result of the developments in technology, globalization and new forms of work organization.
Prerequisite: BUS 321


Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the participants are expected to have:

i) an analytical understanding of employment and industrial relations;

ii) the ability of assessment of the change factor in  all;

iii) the ability to discuss and forecast the future of industrial relations.


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management.
2They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration.
3They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes.
4They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently.
5They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques.
6They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English.
7They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork.
8They are capable of following the contemporary techniques, scientific and technological developments in their fields and are able to conduct research and studies in order to develop their business administration related knowledge, skills, and competences.
9They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility.
10They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts.
11They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values.
12They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective.

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