Management - Employee/Employer Relations

Question 1

what is meant by a trade union?

Answer 1

organised association of workers often in a particular issue

Question 2

what is the role of a trade union?

Answer 2

• equal pay/opportunities
• maternity leave/pay
• sick pay
• holidays
• working hours

Question 3

what is collective bargaining?

Answer 3

trade unions negotiate with employers on behalf of workers to secure better terms and conditions

Question 4

what are the advantages of trade unions employers?

Answer 4

• serves time and cost rather than dealing with employees individually
• employee motivation will be improved through better communication
• can be supportive partner in helping business undergo change

Question 5

what are the disadvantages of trade unions employers?

Answer 5

• may disagree with outcome of votes
• workers can go on strike
• takes time to implement change
• may not come to an agreement

Question 6

define employee/employer relations

Answer 6

relationship between management and employees at a national and local level

Question 7

what are the advantages of positive employee/employer relations?

Answer 7

• can facilitate successful change
• motivated workforce
• better communication
• greater job satisfaction

Question 8

what are the disadvantages of negative employee/employer relations?

Answer 8

• demotivated staff
• harder to implement change
• lower staff retention

Question 9

what legislation affects employee/r relations?

Answer 9

• minimum wage
• Health and safety
• dismissal
• grievance
• data protection
• equality act
• contracts of employment