Information Package / Course Catalogue
Industrial Democracy
Course Code: ÇEKO419
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The Industrial Democracy course aims to examine how democracy functions in the workplace, focusing on employee-employer relationships, trade union rights, and workers' participation in decision-making processes. The course will discuss the core principles of industrial democracy, the involvement of workers in decision-making at workplaces, and concepts like job security, equality, justice, and social rights, while exploring how these are applied in workplace management from a social policy perspective.

Course Content

This course will focus on the fundamental concepts and applications of industrial democracy. Topics such as workers' participation in decision-making, job security, trade union rights, and equality in the workplace will be examined. Additionally, the relationships between employees and employers, and the impact of industrial democracy on the labor market will be discussed. By the end of the course, students will understand how industrial democracy has evolved in the modern business world and how it impacts workplaces.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Atilla GÜLER
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the core principles of industrial democracy and its role in workplace management.
2.Gains in-depth knowledge on workers' rights, trade union rights, and employee participation.
3.Analyzes the participation of employees in decision-making processes in workplaces and evaluates its impact.
4.Evaluates the development of employee-employer relations and the impact of industrial democracy on these relations.
5.Analyzes the economic and societal effects of industrial democracy practices and develops strategic recommendations for future applications.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Koray, M. (2016). Social policy . Bursa: Ezgi Publishing.
2.Akgeyik Tekin, K. (2000). Total quality management, participative management, and transformational leadership. In Festschrift for Prof. Dr. Nusret Ekin (Publication No. 38). Ankara: TÜHİS Publications.
3.Işığıçok, Ö. (2012). Participation in management . Bursa: Ekin Publishing.
4.Yorgun, S. (2000). Industrial democracy in the European Union accession process. In Festschrift for Prof. Dr. Nusret Ekin (Publication No. 38). Ankara: TÜHİS Publications.
5.Aktuğ, S. S. (2015). Social dialogue mechanisms in the European Union. Journal of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Siirt University, 5, 49–61.
6.Koray, M., & Çelik, A. (2007). Social dialogue in the European Union and Turkey. Ankara: Belediye-İş Trade Union Publications.
7.Görmüş, A. (2007). The development of social dialogue in Turkey. Journal of Labour and Society, (14).
8.Güncel makaleler, Tezler, internet kaynakları, AB raporları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Industrial Democracy and Key Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Democracy in the Workplace: Definition, Principles, and Key Concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Workers’ Rights and Trade Union Rights
Week 4 - Theoretical
Participation in the Workplace: Basic Methods and Applications
Week 5 - Theoretical
Worker Representation and Trade Union Organizations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Industrial Democracy and Job Security
Week 7 - Theoretical
Equality and Justice Principles in the Workplace
Week 8 - Theoretical
Employee-Employer Relations and Cooperation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Industrial Democracy and Social Policy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Industrial Democracy Practices in Europe
Week 11 - Theoretical
Industrial Democracy in the United States and Other Countries
Week 12 - Theoretical
Economic Impacts of Industrial Democracy and Employee Participation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Industrial Democracy Practices in Modern Work Life
Week 14 - Theoretical
The Future of Industrial Democracy and Emerging Trends
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination130232
Final Examination135237
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)153
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
5
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5
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5
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5
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