How can different management frameworks be applied to foster creativity in a workplace with union and non-union workers?
Term: Fall 2019
Department: Business School
Course: BADM 303 Industrial Relations
Instructor: Laurie Prange Martin
Staff contact: Karen Pighin (North Vancouver Recreation and Culture)
Often it can be challenging to encourage creativity and innovation in complex work environments. Students will create or select a mixed union and non-union workplace and develop a management plan that applies a specific management framework to enhance creativity in the workplace. This project will generate creativity-enhancing ideas that can be used by managers in North Vancouver Recreation and Culture, the City of North Vancouver, and other institutions.
City Strategy and Goal Area:
- Council Strategic Plan 2018
- A Prosperous City supports a diverse economy by creating an environment where new and existing businesses can grow and thrive.
- Official Community Plan 2014
- Goal 7.1: Diversify the local economy to contribute to a complete community.
- 7.1.1. Support existing businesses in the City and encourage innovation and the development of small businesses;
- Goal 7.1: Diversify the local economy to contribute to a complete community.
