Question 1

Which of the following is described as 'a perspective where the organization is organised, unified, group of people, which a common set of values and interest and working towards the same goals' (Calveley et al. 2017)?

A) pluralist
B) heterogenous
C) endogenous
D) unitarist

D

Accepted Answer

The unitarist perspective views an organization as an integrated and harmonious group with a common purpose, values, and interests, working together towards shared goals. This contrasts with pluralist perspectives that recognize inherent conflicts of interest within organizations.

Question 2

Fox's classic 1966 work typifies which of the following perspectives?&#10;A) unitarist&#10;B) pluralist&#10;C) both unitarist and pluralist&#10;D) neither unitarist nor pluralist

Accepted Answer

Fox's classic 1966 work is often associated with the pluralist perspective, which acknowledges the existence of distinct interests and potential conflicts between different groups within an organization, such as management and employees, and emphasizes the role of negotiation and collective bargaining.

Question 3

Marxist writers like Hyman (1975) argue that in the struggle for class equality, conflict is ______&#10;A) a resource consideration.&#10;B) inevitable.&#10;C) a managerial prerogative.&#10;D) none of these.

Accepted Answer

Marxist theory posits that class struggle is an inherent and inevitable aspect of capitalist societies, where the interests of the ruling class (bourgeoisie) and the working class (proletariat) are fundamentally at odds.

Question 4

According to Calveley 2017, which of the following is an example of a state agency?&#10;A) the school system&#10;B) trade unions&#10;C) the government&#10;D) the fire and rescue services

Accepted Answer

The government is considered a state agency as it is a central authority responsible for the administration and regulation of a state.

Question 5

The origins of neoliberalism date back to work of which economist?&#10;A) Friedman&#10;B) Housemann&#10;C) Adam Smith&#10;D) Schrodinger

Accepted Answer

The answer of The origins of neoliberalism date back to...

Question 6

What is a 'tight labour market' (Torrington 2008)?&#10;A) where there are more people looking for jobs than jobs available0&#10;B) where there is a limitation on earnings within job groups&#10;C) where there is no limitation of earnings within job groups&#10;D) where there are more jobs available than there are people seeking jobs

Accepted Answer

A tight labour market occurs when the demand for labor exceeds the supply, meaning there are more jobs available than there are people looking for work.

Question 7

Where managers look for loyalty and commitment from their workforce and also expect complete and undisputed management control is known as ______.&#10;A) pluralist&#10;B) heterogenous&#10;C) endogenous&#10;D) unitarist

Accepted Answer

The unitarist perspective in organizational theory posits that both management and employees should work together towards the common goal of the organization's success. It emphasizes loyalty, commitment from the workforce, and supports the idea of management having complete and undisputed control. This contrasts with the pluralist perspective, which recognizes the existence of differing interests between management and employees.

Question 8

Which two concepts refer to the scope of decision-making allowed by employee voice methods? (Calveley 2017)&#10;A) consultation and involvement&#10;B) involvement and participation&#10;C) consultation and participation&#10;D) none of these

Accepted Answer

Involvement and participation are the two concepts that refer to the scope of decision-making allowed by employee voice methods, as they both imply a degree of employee input into decisions. Involvement suggests employees have a say in the process, while participation indicates a more active role in decision-making.

Question 9

Kahn (1990) argues that employee engagement allows employees to ______.&#10;A) express themselves through employee voice.&#10;B) express themselves physically, cognitively and intellectually.&#10;C) express themselves physically, cognitively and emotionally.&#10;D) none of these.

Accepted Answer

Kahn (1990) posits that employee engagement enables individuals to bring their full selves to their roles, expressing themselves physically, cognitively, and emotionally. This holistic engagement is crucial for organizational success and personal fulfillment.

Question 10

According to Salamon (2000), what were introduced in Western Europe as 'an integral part statutory part of the post-war industrial relations system to aid co-operative efforts for economic recovery'?&#10;A) trade unions&#10;B) works councils&#10;C) employment tribunals&#10;D) government think tanks

Accepted Answer

Works councils were introduced in Western Europe as an integral part of the post-war industrial relations system to aid cooperative efforts for economic recovery, facilitating dialogue between workers and management.

Question 11

Which of the following is true?&#10;A) Individual workers have the right to initiate strike action.&#10;B) Works councils can initiate strike action.&#10;C) Trade unions can initiate strike action.&#10;D) Individual workers, works councils and trade unions can initiate strike action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true?&#10;A) Individual...

Question 12

According to Calveley (2017), the scope of Works Councils can be grouped into three levels. They are ______, ______ and ______.&#10;A) individual; group; organizational policies&#10;B) corporate law; government law; employment law&#10;C) information rights consultation rights; co-determination rights&#10;D) none of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Calveley (2017), the scope of...

Deck 8: Managing the Employment Relationship