Aree Phasansinthuwong. The development of labour relations system for promotion of good governance in human resource management of public higher education institutions. Doctoral Degree(Public Policy and Public Management). Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center. : Mahidol University, 2018.
The development of labour relations system for promotion of good governance in human resource management of public higher education institutions
Abstract:
The objectives of this research were to study the development and the issues on labour relations system and relationship with human resource management of public higher education institutions, to search for the best practices and outstanding guidelines on labour relations in public sector, as well as to seek a suitable system in promoting good governance in such public higher education institutions area, including recommendation for developing the labour relations system to promote good governance in the human resource management. This study was conducted as Mixed Method Research with Concurrent Embedded Strategy that mainly emphasized on qualitative data coupled with quantitative data. Qualitative data was gathered through the study of documents and indepth interviews with 58 informants and a focus group discussion with 7 participants. As for the quantitative data, Purposive Sampling was conducted among 83 higher education institutions, and a questionnaire was used to collect the data. The findings showed that the development and issues of labour relations and its relationship to human resource management of public higher education institutions is in a seriously unqualified situation to good governance, inhibiting from a coverage of industrial relations law, and including the differences in fundamental idea of labour relations system practicing in public higher education institutions. The pattern and best practice guideline to promote good governance in such matter, comprises two key mechanisms, namely, Joint Consultation System by setting up of a Joint Consultation Committee of the University staff and Management representatives as compared to the trade union role in a company's consultation body. The success factors of promoting the compatibility of the labour relations system and human resource management, are consisted of political, cultural, organizational, economic, technological, organizational factors, and the influence of the International Labour Organizations's standards. However, the leadership factors and a political support have been mentioned more than the other factors. Regarding the development on labour relations system to promote good governance and policies, the State should review Labour Relations Laws to ensure the rights of all University employees and other employed workers. There should be the announcement of policy on measures promoting an integration of labour relations at organizational and national levels to connect labour relations with good governance on human resource management. Regarding the practical level, the agencies for managing labour relations should be established as well as promoting the roles of Lecturers and Staff Council as a workers' democratic organization, to negotiate and consult with the management.