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Unit V Homework Assignment Grading Rubric
Close Print Edit SyllabusCriteria Achievement Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Introduction (20 points) 0 - 11
Presents little to no coherent information on the topic to engage the reader in the paper. Components of the thesis and/or summary of main points may be missing. The point of view may be unclear or too general. Provides no road map for the paper or provides one that does not accurately reflect the paper’s content.12 - 13
Fails to provide enough background to truly engage the reader in the topic. Presents the essay’s thesis and a summary of main points so that the writer’s point of view or interpretation is fairly clear, but several components may be missing. Provides a road map for the paper that may require a lot of work.14 - 15
Somewhat engages the reader with background information on the paper topic. Presents the essay’s thesis and a summary of main points so that the writer’s point of view or interpretation is somewhat clear, but a few components may be missing. Provides a road map for the paper that may need some work.16 - 17
Mostly engages the reader with some form of creative “hook” and basic background information on the paper topic. Presents the essay’s thesis and a summary of the main points, mostly clarifying the writer’s point of view or interpretation, but a component may be lacking or need work. Provides a fairly clear road map for the paper either in the thesis statement or body of the introduction.18 - 20
Engages the reader in the topic with some form of creative “hook” (such as a story, quote, example, etc.) and provides a clear background for the topic so that readers can gain an understanding of the purpose of the paper. Clearly presents the essay’s thesis and a summary of the main points that clarify the writer’s point of view. Provides a clear road map for the paper either in the thesis statement or body of introduction.Quality of Discussion (35 points) 0 - 20
Unclear, often because thesis is weak or nonexistent. Few to no topic sentences. Little or no evidence of critical thinking. Transitions are weak and often confusing.21 - 24
Generally unclear, often wanders or jumps around. Little critical thinking is evident. Some transitions may be missing or weak. Several paragraphs may lack strong topic sentences.25 - 27
Fairly clear and appropriate, although may wander occasionally. Shows an effort to think critically. Some transitions may be weak. A few paragraphs may lack strong topic sentences.28 - 31
Mostly clear and appropriate, although may wander occasionally. Provides evidence of critical thinking. Transitions are adequate. One or two paragraphs may lack strong topic sentences.32 - 35
Clear and appropriate. Provides strong evidence of critical thinking. Makes use of excellent transitions. Paragraphs contain strong topic sentences.Organization (15 points) 0 - 8
The organization is hard to follow; ideas are not linked together and/or may be fragmented. Lacking any logical grouping of ideas or transitions from one idea to the next.9 - 10
The organization is mostly unclear and could be arranged in a more logical way. Some ideas are linked together, but some ideas are fragmented. There is little to no grouping of ideas or use of transitions.11 - 11
The organization is fairly clear, but it could be arranged more logically to better support the proposed solution. Ideas are somewhat grouped together with a few transitions between groups.12 - 13
The organization results in clarity and presents mostly logically arranged points to support the proposed solution. Ideas are grouped fairly well, and there are transitions throughout the document.14 - 15
The organization results in clarity and presents logically arranged points to support the proposed solution. Related ideas are well grouped, and transitions between ideas flow smoothly.Writing Mechanics (10 points) 0 - 5
Writing lacks clarity and conciseness. Serious problems with sentence structure and grammar. Numerous major or minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.6 - 6
Writing lacks clarity or conciseness. Minor problems with sentence structure and some grammatical errors. Several minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.7 - 7
Writing is somewhat clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are strong and mostly correct. Few minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.8 - 8
Writing is mostly clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are strong and mostly correct. Few minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.9 - 10
Writing is clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are excellent. Correct use of punctuation. No spelling errors.Outside Sources (10 points) 0 - 5
The majority of sources used are not academically reliable. Most of the articles used are not relevant to the topic.6 - 6
Some peer-reviewed papers are used along with non-academically reliable sources. Some of the articles used are not relevant to the topic.7 - 7
Most sources used are peer-reviewed papers, though two or more sources are not academically reliable. The majority of the articles used are not relevant to the topic.8 - 8
The number of sources meets any expressed assignment requirements, and all but one source is a peer-reviewed paper. Most or all articles are relevant to the topic.9 - 10
The number of sources meets or exceeds any expressed assignment requirements. Every source used is peer-reviewed or academic in nature. All articles are relevant to the topic.APA Style (10 points) 0 - 5
APA guidelines are barely followed if at all. If in-text citations and references are included, they contain major errors. Several in-text citations do not have references and vice versa.6 - 6
APA guidelines are loosely followed; several major errors in in-text citations or references may be present. Some in-text citations do not have references and vice versa.7 - 7
APA guidelines are somewhat followed; several errors in in-text citations or references may be present. Most in-text citations are referenced and vice versa.8 - 8
APA guidelines are mostly followed correctly. Reference entries and in-text citations follow APA formatting guidelines fairly well and are usually correct. All in-text citations are referenced and vice versa.9 - 10
APA guidelines are correctly followed. Reference entries and in-text citations follow APA formatting guidelines and are free of errors. All in-text citations are referenced and vice versa.Course
Description
Explores labor relations, contract negotiation, administration, bargaining units, and decision-making processes. Examines the social, political, and economic impacts of collective bargaining and challenges to the administration of a collectively established relationship.
- Credit: 3 hours
- Prerequisites: No prerequisite courses are required for enrollment in this course.
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Textbook:
Holley, W. H., Jr., Jennings, K. M., & Wolters R. S. (2012). The labor relations process (10th ed.) [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781133713623
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Evaluate the evolution of the American labor movement.
- Examine the challenges for unions and employers in the modern workplace.
- Critique the concept of collective bargaining.
- Identify union avoidance strategies.
- Construct a labor agreement.
- Compare and contrast negotiation models, strategies, and tactics.
- Judge the market factors that influence labor negotiations on employee benefits.
- Compare and contrast union and employer concerns of job seniority and security.
- Analyze mediation and arbitration.
- Interpret the laws that affect unions and equal employment.
Grading
Essays (4 @ 9%) = 36% Homework Assignments (5 @ 10%) = 50% Unit III PowerPoint Presentation = 14% Assignments
Unit I
Reading
- Unit I Study Guide
- Chapter 1: Union-Management Relationships in Perspective
- Chapter 2: Evolution of Labor-Management Relationships
Unit I Essay Open
- Weight: 9% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Discuss some employer tactics used to prevent or minimize union membership growth prior to the passage of the National Labor Relations Act in 1935. Which, if any, of these tactics would be lawful today? Why, or why not? Examine the challenges for unions and employers in the modern workplace.
This assignment needs to be two pages in length.
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Unit II
Reading
- Unit II Study Guide
- Chapter 3: Legal Influences
- Chapter 4: Unions and Management: Key Participants in the Labor Relations Process
Unit II Homework Assignment Open
- Weight: 10% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Part One
Create a chart to compare and contrast the major legislative influences on the labor relations process. Your chart must contain at least five major legislative acts and how they affect management and unions. Columns should include the law, coverage, major provisions, and federal agencies.
Part Two
Find a recent Supreme Court or U.S. Court of Appeals decision concerning a labor law issue. Summarize the case. Findlaw Legal Information Center is a good commercial site for researching case law. You can also use the CSU library, LexisNexis, or Westlaw, for example.
- What legal principles does the court rely upon in determining the case decision?
- Be sure to support your response with specific examples.
- Use one resource from the CSU online library.
- This homework assignment should be a minimum of two pages in length.
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Unit II Essay Open
- Weight: 9% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Outline the difference in responsibilities of a local union representative, a shop steward, and an international or national union representative.
- How do their roles differ in the labor relations process?
- This essay needs to be one page in length.
Resources
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Unit III
Reading
- Unit III Study Guide
- Chapter 5: Why and How Unions Are Organized
Unit III PowerPoint Presentation Open
- Weight: 14% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Create an 8- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation, excluding the title page and the reference page, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of union representation and how this increases or decreases employee motivation or morale.
- Within your PowerPoint presentation, address how collective bargaining plays a role with employees.
- Please use the “Notes” feature in PowerPoint to add comments and notes for the professor.
Resources
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Unit IV
Reading
- Unit IV Study Guide
- Chapter 6: Negotiating the Labor Agreement
Unit IV Homework Assignment Open
- Weight: 10% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Read Case Study 6-2, “Classification of a Bargaining Subject,” on page 285 in your textbook, and answer the questions provided.
Questions
- What is a mandatory subject of bargaining?
- Can a union waive its right to bargain over a mandatory subject of bargaining?
- Would the established labor agreement apply to this case study?
- Was management’s refusal to bargain over the subject of surveillance camera usage in the workplace a violation of the duty to bargain in good faith under the Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA) as amended? If so, what should be the appropriate remedy?
- Discuss the merits of the parties’ respective positions in this case.
Your response to these questions should be a minimum of 2 pages in length. Use APA format to cite and reference all quoted and paraphrased material, including your textbook. Please be sure to include your reference list on a separate page.
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Unit V
Reading
- Unit V Study Guide
- Chapter 7: Economic Issues
- Chapter 8: Administrative Issues
- Chapter 9: Resolving Negotiation (Interest) Disputes and the Use of Economic Pressure
Unit V Homework Assignment Open
- Weight: 10% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Which party (union or management) would likely be in a stronger position to bargain for its preferred wage outcome under the following conditions, and why?
- high profits, an expanding market share, a healthy economy, and the cost of living rising less than two percent per year
- low profits, stagnant sales growth, uncertain economic conditions, and a projected four percent annual rise in cost of living
Your response to these questions should be a minimum of 1 page in length. Use APA format to cite and reference all quoted and paraphrased material, including your textbook. Please be sure to include your reference list on a separate page.
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Unit VI
Reading
- Unit VI Study Guide
- Chapter 10: Contract Administration
- Chapter 11: Labor and Employment Arbitration
Unit VI Homework Assignment Open
- Weight: 10% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Read Case Study 10-2, “Must a Union Process a Grievance of a Nonunion Employee?” on page 463 of your textbook. Then, answer the questions provided.
- What are nonunion employee rights under the LMRA?
- What is meant by the union’s duty of fair representation?
- When has the union met its obligation of fair representation?
- Has the union in this case met its fair representation obligation? Explain.
Your response to these questions should be a minimum of 1 page in length. Use APA format to cite and reference all quoted and paraphrased material, including your textbook. Please be sure to include your reference list on a separate page.
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Unit VII
Reading
- Unit VII Study Guide
- Chapter 12: Employee Discipline
Unit VII Essay Open
- Weight: 9% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
In an essay, answer the following questions about the concepts tied to this unit. Your response needs to be at least one page in length.
- To what extent is employment-at-will an issue in discipline cases in nonunion companies?
- To what extent is it an issue in unionized companies?
- Based on your research, what advice do you have for managers?
- What advice do you have for lawmakers (i.e., to what extent should employment-at-will be relevant for employee discipline)?
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Unit VIII
Reading
- Unit VIII Study Guide
- Chapter 13: Labor Relations in the Public Sector
- Chapter 14: Labor Relations in Multinational Corporations and in Other Countries
Unit VIII Homework Assignment Open
- Weight: 10% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Prepare an essay response at least one page in length that answers the following questions:
- What is the European Union’s Social Charter?
- Why is it important for U.S. firms dealing with European unions to be aware of this?
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Unit VIII Essay Open
- Weight: 9% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Prepare an essay response of at least one page in length that addresses the following items:
- What factors distinguish the labor relations system in the public sector from that in the private sector?
- Propose a public-sector labor relations system for the employees of the city government.
- What would it borrow from the private sector?
- What would it not be able to borrow? Why?
- How would you modify your system to account for specific aspects of city government? Why?
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