The Status of Industrial Relations as an Academic Discipline Within Canadian Universities

Abstract

This paper presents empirical evidence on the limited status of industrial relations as an academic discipline within Canadian universities. A survey conducted among the four "independent" Industrial Relations units and thirty two Business Administration faculties used the three following indicators: the number and content of academic programs dealing with industrial relations; the institutional status of academic units responsible for the administration of these programs; and the academic status of the persons involved in the delivery of industrial relations courses.