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               Industrial relations in Ghana is virtually based on the principle of free
               collective bargaining between employees or their representatives and
               employers. The role of the state or government is primarily one of
               facilitating the relationship by providing the legislative structures or
               framework within which each party must operate in order to ensure
               industrial peace and harmony. Unit 1 covers the fundamentals of industrial
               relations practice, the theoretical perspectives, actors in industrial relations
               practice, the grievance procedure, strikes and lockouts, and the legal
               framework of industrial relations in Ghana.
               Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
                Understand the general principles, concepts and practices of industrial
                  relations that will facilitate the student’s understanding of human
                  behavior at the workplace as a prerequisite for the practice of industrial
                  relations
                Develop the interpersonal skills required to address issues of the
                  workplace in their future organizations
                Gain an understanding of the legal framework governing the practice of
                  industrial relations in Ghana
                Appreciate the importance of industrial relations practice to success in
                  business management
                Critically evaluate the efficacy and legal compliance of industrial
                  relations practices of organizations
                Advice management on the consequences of certain industrial practices
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