M3 - topic 2 part 1 Stakeholders Flashcards
what are stakeholders
any individual or group who has an interest or is affected by the business
list the types of human resource stakeholders (6)
government
society
employees
employers
employer associations
trade unions
what is the role of a employer (3)
Pay workers
Ensure workers have the skills to meet the business’s goals
Ensure working conditions and benefits comply with federal and state government
what is the role of employees (3)
provides his or her skills to the business in return for income
must complete reasonable tasks to the best of their ability
follow established business protocols + conduct themselves according to set standard (code of conduct)
what are trade unions
organisations formed by employees in a particular industry, trade or occupation
what do trade unions do
they represent the employees and gain improved working conditions
when did trade union membership peak
1971: 51% of workers where in a union
why have trade union memberships been declining in the past 2 decades (4)
Increase in casual jobs,
globalisation
negative publicity in media
changes to Australian industrial relation laws
how does an increase in casual jobs cause a decrease in the trade unions membership
casual workers do not have the same level of job security, thus may be less inclined to join a union
how does globalisation cause a decrease in trade union membership
employers have access to workers from around the world
how has negative publicity in media affect trade unions
corruption allegations + unruly protest = bad reputation
how do changes to Australian industrial laws decrease union memberships
increased negotiations through enterprise bargaining
what did employer associations originally do
use to fight back the influence of workers trade unions
what role do employer associations have now
to act on behalf of employers in bargaining session, courts + tribunals
list examples of employer associations(2)
Australian medical association
Australian chamber of commerce + industry
list examples of things that have changed the way H.R in business operates (2)
the universal declaration of human rights
globalisation
what impact does the universal declaration of human rights have on business
it outlines that everyone has the right to work and recognises the importance of work,
what impact does globalisation have on business (2)
outsourcing staff from overseas
contract staff
Roles of government on Human Resources systems (3)
employers
responsible economic managers
legislators
Influences of government employers
hire 1/3 of all public sector employees
influences of the government being an responsible economic manager
influencing levels of economic growth, impacts H.R.+ labour demands
influences of the government being legislators
they create laws that provide a framework for a fair industrial relations system
what are statues
laws made by federal + state parliaments
what effect do statues have on employers (4)
meet WHS requirements
pay superannuation
provide appropriate leave for employees
provide a discrimination free environment
list an example of an government agencies
The Australian human rights commission
what does HREOC stand for
human rights and equal opportunities commission
What does the HREOC do
ensure fair equal treatment of all employees in the workplace
list three examples of government legislation that effect H.R.(3)
fair work act (2009)
racial discrimination act (1975)
human rights and equal opportunity act (1986)
what does the fair work act (2009) outline
The terms and conditions of employment
The rights and responsibilities of employees, employers and employee organisation
what does the racial discrimination act (1975) state
racial discrimination in certain contents unlawful in Australia
what does the human rights and equal opportunity act (1986) responsible for
investigating alleged infringements of Australia’s anti-discrimination legislation.
