Question 1

Identify the meaning of "labour relations strategy" and describe four factors that could affect a labour relations strategy.

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Question 2

Identify the meaning of "labour relations strategy" and describe four alternative strategies that could be adopted.

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Question 3

Explain the barriers to employee involvement in a unionized workplace and elaborate on how these barriers could be overcome.

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Question 4

An employer has undertaken an employee involvement program without the participation of the union. The employer is seeking ways to redesign compensation so that it is more effective. Which of the following is correct:

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Question 5

Distinguish between a high commitment and a low commitment approach to human resource management.

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Question 6

One strategy or approach to unions that an employer could adopt has been referred to as union substitution / avoidance. Describe the objective of the strategy and outline how the employer could implement the strategy.

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Question 7

Identify the primary objectives of employers and describe four methods that could be used to achieve those objectives.

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Question 8

Outline the policies and practices associated with high-performance organizations and describe the implications for the union-management relationship.

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Question 9

Which of the following is not a barrier to increasing employee involvement:

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The inability of employees to be involved and remain loyal to the union does not inherently act as a barrier to increasing employee involvement. Employee involvement can be designed in a way that aligns with union values and supports loyalty, thus not serving as a barrier.

Question 10

Employee involvement programs:

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Question 11

An employer plans on introducing an employee involvement program outside of the collective agreement. Which of the following is correct:

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Union participation in employee involvement programs is not always a requirement, but it is often recommended to ensure the program's success and to maintain good labor relations. This recommendation comes from the understanding that involving unions can help in addressing their concerns and ensuring that the programs are beneficial for both employees and the employer.

Quiz 3: Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy