Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

At the end of the course, the student should be able to: 1. discuss concepts and functions of collective bargaining; and 2. demonstrate skills of problem solving in an organisation.

Union-management relationship and the collective bargaining process. Theories, structure, functions of collective bargaining and the concepts of bargaining power and conflicts. Empirical studies in the field are surveyed. The development of problem solving skills. Role play. Case studies and psychological factors influencing bargaining outcomes, especially use of data and gravities in negotiation are also examined. Labour laws including trade union legislation.