INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS PERSPECTIVES UNITARY THEORY Workplace “has one source of authority and one source of loyalty” (Fox 1996: p. 3) - Dunlop (1958) argues that in a unitary theory‚ work organizations are integrated institutions with workers and management working in harmony. - Thus no conflict thesis is a dubious integration. It thrives on assumptions that all workers identify not only with the aims of the enterprise but also with the operating methods (Seifert 1992)
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Problem Solution: Global Communications Global Communications has recently felt the pressures of competitors in the telecommunications industry. With new competitors entering the field constantly and cable and satellite companies reaching out to new adventures‚ it makes it increasingly difficult for them to survive. Cable companies have been able to offer complete packages to consumers including telephone‚ computer and television services with success. The technological edge and financial abilities
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There are 3 perspectives on understanding the nature of workplace rules. They usually are referred to as ‘frames of reference’. The first debate on frames of references was made by Fox (1966)‚ when he described and showed the differences between unitary and pluralist approaches. Unitary approach is the system based on employers and his employees’ identity of interest. There is only one source of authority and one focus of loyalty. This is the reason that in unitary approach work is based on team
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In The Combahee River Collective Statement‚ Zillah Eisenstein addresses intersectionality by describing how race‚ sex and class are interrelated and all causes of oppression. The author explains how a collection of Black feminists are fighting against heterosexual‚ class‚ racial and sexual oppression. As a Black feminist‚ Zillah Eisenstein sees Black feminism as a “logical political movement to combat the manifold and simultaneous oppressions that all women of color face” (Eisenstein 1). This repression
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11/8/04 3:01 PM Page ii Chapter 1 THE STUDY OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Chapter 2 THE CHANGING NATURE OF WORK AND EMPLOYMENT bray_Chapter 01 11/8/04 3:01 PM Page 1 part one the n a t u re and c o n t e x t of industrial re l a t i o n s bray_Chapter 01 11/8/04 3:01 PM Page 2 bray_Chapter 01 11/8/04 3:01 PM Page 3 chapter one the study of industrial relations learning objectives After reading this chapter you should be able to:
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Employee Relations 16/04/2014 21/05/2014 Ms. Uzma Farooq Assignment No Assignment Title 1 Understand the context of employee relations against a changing background & Understand the nature of industrial conflict and its resolution In this assignment students will distinguish between unitary and pluralistic perspectives with reference to employee relations‚ learn the changes that have affected trade unionism and be able to explain the role of the main players in employee relations. Also
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EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Employee relations in hotels and catering is about the management of employment and work relationships between managers and workers and‚ sometimes‚ customers. The employee relations can be briefly divided in some “factors” i.e.: Unionisation Structure Culture Collective bargaining Negotiation Consultation Conflict Management Empowerment Grievance & disciplinary 1.1. Unionisation All employees‚ in every kind of business‚ are united by “unionisations”‚ which are employees’ organisations
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Lesson: 45 Article 1: “Future Issues For Industrial Relations” (Source: http://www.ilo.org) Continuing Relevance of Industrial Relations In a globalised environment with businesses‚ money and people moving with relative ease across borders‚ the relentless pursuit of competitive advantage at the expense of all else‚ the disruption of social relationships and stability‚ the rapid outdating of knowledge‚ skills and technology‚ with learning being a life-long pursuit‚ and increasing job insecurity
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Pain is a harsh reminder that one is still very much connected to the collective rapture called existence; a belonging which often resonates radially as it does its utmost best to alert one that to continue with the chosen action‚ to continue along the chosen path‚ is not without harsh yet definitely quantifiable inauspicious consequences. It was this pervasion of ecstasy‚ one which she had rejected sometime in the past‚ that finally forced her to open her eyes‚ and which saved her from permanent
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Public Relations Publics This tells us that we cannot talk about public relations without reference to publics. A public is any group whose members have a common interest or common values in a particular situation. According to Wragg (1993)‚ public relations publics or audiences can be divided into four categories which include: 1. Functional Publics: They are those publics which enable the organization to perform its chosen tasks. 2. Enabling Publics: These are publics which permit the
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