Unit 1 definitions

Question 1

interest group

Answer 1

an organisation that represents a particular group of people who have similar needs or objectives
- may oppose or support the activities of a business, In order to get what they want
-they pressurise the government and businesses to change their practises
eg ICTU fights for the rights of irish workers

Question 2

contract

Answer 2

a legally binding agreement between two or more parties.

Question 3

elements of a contract

Answer 3

1. offer
2. acceptance
   3, consideration
3. intention to contract
4. capacity to contract
5. consent to contract
6. legality of form
7. legality of purpose

Question 4

invitation to treat

Answer 4

indicator of the price that a seller is willing to consider and possibly accept if offered
seller is free to reject any offers made
eg price tag

Question 5

diplomatic immunity in contract law

Answer 5

A diplomat cannot enter into a contract as they cannot be taken to court or sued
They cannot enter a contract as this is a remedy to a breached contract

Question 6

legality of purpose

Answer 6

contracts that involve illegal actions are not considered valid.

Question 7

condition

Answer 7

A condition is an essential element which goes to the heart of the contract. Breach of condition is effectively breaking the contract.

Question 8

warranty

Answer 8

A warranty is a less important part of the agreement. A breach of warranty will often not break the contract. Breach of warranty generally results in a fine.

Question 9

remedies to a breach of contract

Answer 9

specific performance
sue for damages
rescind the contract

Question 10

reasons employees may ask for a wage increase

Answer 10

1. productivity increase
2. cost of living increase
3. comparability increase
4. relativity increase

Question 11

shop steward

Answer 11

A shop steward is a worker and trade union member that has been elected by co-workers as their representative in the workplace

Question 12

all out strike

Answer 12

This is where every single employee in the business goes on strike. For an all-out strike to be legal the workers must get the approval of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

Question 13

token stoppage

Answer 13

Workers temporarily stop work for a short period of time. This is an attempt to get the employer to listen to the workers and solve industrial disputes.

Question 14

legitimate trade disputes

Answer 14

dismissal/suspension
trade union recognition
discrimination
pay and working conditions

Question 15

illegal trade disputes

Answer 15

disagreement on how the business should be run
dispute of political nature
attempt to enforce a closed shop agreement

Question 16

reasons for fair dismissal

Answer 16

incapable of doing the job
incompetent
not qualified
misconduct
redundancies

Question 17

constructive dismissal

Answer 17

This Act makes constructive dismissal illegal. Constructive dismissal is when an employee resigns due to their employer’s unfair behaviour towards them. The employee should take a case to the Rights Commissioner in such a situation. It is up to the employee to prove the case.