ECE Labor Relations Study Guide

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  1. andyhutch

    andyhutch New Member

    Looking for a ECE Labor Relations Study Guide. Any ideas ?
     
  2. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    I took the test without studying but I had completed my CCU BS and half of my MBA from CCU. I don't know how much that helped because the BS/MBA did have Human Resources Management but not Labor Relations which I remember to be a bit different. Anyway, I had gotten a "C".

    The Excelsior website, which is down right now, usually recommends and sells text book to prepare for the exams. Did you look at their site?
     
  3. andyhutch

    andyhutch New Member

    Yup, I took a look at Excelsior's site but ideally I'm looking for an overview similar to the CLEP study guides I've purchased on Ebay, or long list of questions a la InstantCert

    I did get an A for ECE HR and ECE Org Behavior using InstantCert and 15 yrs mgnt experience.
     
  4. I found Labor Relations to be no more difficult than the other two, once you knew the relevant legislation. I received an "A" on all 3, and for Labor Relations probably put in no more than about 8 hours of serious review over the course of a couple of weeks.

    I bought one of the recommended texts from half.com for under $8, which was sufficient but a bit wordy...mostly I read key parts as well as the chapter summaries. The book I bought was "The Labor Relations Process" by Jennings (1996 edition). There's one listed on half.com for $4.49 in "Like New" condition, or as low as $1.22 in "Acceptable" condition.

    Also, I created my own study guide by cutting and pasting labor legislation summaries from wikipedia as well as FAQs from the NLRB (http://www.nlrb.gov/nlrb/shared_files/faqs/default.asp?useShared=/nlrb/faqs/faqs/default.asp)

    I'd say that you could get an A without even purchasing the textbook, but if you have the time I'd buy the book. It has case studies which can help you feel comfortable with the types of questions you'd receive on the exam (unless you already work with unions or handle grievances on a regular basis).

    Cheers,
    Mark
     
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