HRMT413+SyllabusFinal Exam With Complete Solution Graded A Exam(Latest 2021)-American Military University

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Course Description (Catalog) This course will explore the historical evolution and current state of employment relations theory. Workplace democracy, the source of workplace conflict, alienation, th... e evolution of class, collective bargaining, and other issues are discussed from a variety of perspectives. Students will become familiar with terminology and practices such as employee­employer relationships in non­unionized and unionized settings; problems and theories of union organizing, collective bargaining, and contract administration. Course Scope This course will explore the historical evolution and current state of employment relations theory. Workplace democracy, the source of workplace conflict, alienation, the evolution of class, collective bargaining, and other issues are discussed from a variety of perspectives. Students will become familiar with terminology and practices such as employee­employer relationships in non­unionized and unionized settings; problems and theories of union organizing, collective bargaining, and contract administration. Course Material Required Course Textbook: Labor Relations 10th Ed by Fossum ­ The VitalSource e­book is provided viathe APUS Bookstore. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/bookstore for more information. Course Objectives Throughout this course, students will be able to: 1. Assess the impact of employment law/human relations in organizations. 2. Assess the impact of labor law/labor relations in organizations. 3. Examine core values of the organization. 4. Explore communication strategies with employees. 5. Incorporate conflict resolution strategies into departmental policies. 6. Apply employee relation strategies to address diversity in a workplace. 7. Explore strategies to help employees cope with change and personal problems in the workplace. Course Outline Week Topic(s) Learning Objectives Reading(s) Assignment(s) 1 The Rise of Employment Law 1 Chapters 1­2; Review Journal Forum 2 Union Structure and Government 1,2 Chapters 3­4 Forum and Written Assignment 3 Unions: Member and Leader Attitudes, Behaviors, and Political Activities 2,3 Chapter 5 Forum 4 Employee v. Management Perspectives 1,2,7 Chapter 10 Forum and Written Assignment 5 Union Avoidance: Rationale, Strategies, and Practices 1,2, 4 Chapters 6­7 Forum 6 Wage and Benefit Issues in Bargaining 4,5,6 Chapter 8­9 Forum and Written Assignment 7 Negotiations ­ Organizations, employees, & unions 2,3 Chapters 10­11 Forum 8 Final Paper 3,4,5 Chapters 14­15 Forum and Written Final Paper Course Delivery Methods Grading for the course will be based on the following: ● Eight forums ● Three written assignments ● One written final paper Grade Instrument % Final Grade (8) Forums ­ 5% each 40% (3) Written assignments ­ 13.33% each 40% (1) Written final paper ­ 20% 20% Total 100% Course Delivery Methods This course delivered via distance learning will enable students to complete academic work in a flexible manner, completely online. Course materials and access to an online learning management system will be made available to each student. Online assignments are due by Sunday evening of the week as noted and include Forum questions (accomplished in groups through a threaded forum), examination, and individual assignments submitted for review by the Faculty Member). Assigned faculty will support the students throughout this eight­week course. Policies Please see the Student Handbook to reference all University policies. Quick links to frequently asked question about policies are listed below. Drop/Withdrawal Policy Plagiarism Policy Extension Process and Policy Disability Accommodations Grading Scale Please see the Student Handbook to reference the University’s grading scale. Citation and Reference Style Attention Please: Students will follow the APA Format as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework to the University. Assignments completed in a narrative essay or composition format must follow the citation style cited in the APA Format. Late Assignments Students are expected to submit classroom assignments by the posted due date and to complete the course according to the published class schedule. The due date for each assignment is listed under each Assignment. As adults, students, and working professionals, I understand you must manage competing demands on your time. We all know that “life happens” but it is important to adhere as closely to the deadlines in the class as possible. Should you need additional time to complete an assignment, please contact me before the due date so we can discuss the situation and determine an acceptable resolution. If arrangements are not made in advance, a late penalty of 10% will be assessed for any assignment submitted 1­7 days past the due date. Assignments will not be accepted after the 7th day. No work will be accepted past the final day of class. Netiquette Online universities promote the advancement of knowledge through positive and constructive debate – both inside and outside the classroom. Forums on the Internet, however, can occasionally degenerate into needless insults and “flaming.” Such activity and the loss of good manners are not acceptable in a university setting – basic academic rules of good behavior and proper “Netiquette” must persist. Remember that you are in a place for the rewards and excitement of learning which does not include descent to personal attacks or student attempts to stifle the Forum of others. ● Technology Limitations: While you should feel free to explore the full­range of creative composition in your formal papers, keep e­mail layouts simple. The Sakai classroom may not fully support MIME or HTML encoded messages, which means [Show More]

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