Workforce Relations & Risk Mgmt Flashcards
Autocracy
When a ruling class is in power and has little concern for workers rights
Marxist
Solution of class revolution
Industrial relations
Formed with a strong problem solving orientation
Classical economists
Laissez faire or hands off
Outside arbitration
An arbitrator is private, neutral person chosen to sit in judgement over disagreement, as opposed to a court of law
Arbitration
Quicker and cheaper than court
Usually binding both parties
Arbitrators background is an unreliable way to choose arbitrators.
Submission of a dispute to an unbiased third person designated by the parties to the controversy, who agree in advance to comply with the award, a decision to be issued at hearing at which both parties have opportunity to be heard.
Seniority clauses
Included within employee security within the labor contract
Slavenski and Buckner
First step in career development program is staffing and orientation!
Sweatshop
Working environment considered to be unacceptably difficult or dangerous, particularly by industrialized nations with high standards of living
Sweatshop workers often with long hours for usually low pay.
Child labor laws may be violated
Employees may be subject to employer abuse without an easy way to protect themselves
ISO 9001
A common criticism of ISO 9001 is the amount of money, time and paperwork required for registration.
Opponents claim the program is only for documentation and certification does not transfer to the bottom line in regards to performance and profitability.
Landrum griffin act
Insurers all union members a voice in the affairs of the union and that it acts in a democratic manner. Democracy
Employees have complete freedom to express any view, arguments, or opinions at union meetings or functions without punishment.
Oligarchy, plutocracy and monarchy
All forms of government in which power effectively rests with a small segment of society distinguished by royalty, wealth, etc
Germany
In many European countries, employee representation is established by law. European unions have much more political power than many other unions around the world, although their power has
Diminished somewhat due to globalization forces
Kaizen
Philosophy or practice that focus upon continuous improvement of process in manufacturing, engineering, supporting business processes, and management. Kaizen refers to activities that continually improve all functions ions, and involves all employees from the CEOs to the assembly line workers.
Successful kaizen program is one that involves workers in the improvement.
UN
Declaration of human rights
Minimum standards: Freedom of association Right to organize Collective bargaining Abolition of forced labor Equality if opportunity and treatment Other standards regulating conditions across the entire spectrum of work related issues.
Acquired rights directive
Prevents the customer from terminating unwanted employees unless the termination is due to economic, technical or organizational reasons entailing changes in the workforce. Known as ETO defense.
Some countries like UK go so far as to hold that any termination in connection with a business transfer is deemed unfair unless the employer can demonstrate an ETO defense.
Industry is most at risk to be struck by union workers?
Low union and form costs if a strike lead to greater incidence of strikes.
Strikes are more common in durable manufacturing or concentrated industries where lost sales, production can be made up.
When neither side has much to lose, both sides are willing to suffer the consequences of a strike.
F1 visa
Non immigrant, full time student visa for the US
O1 visa
Individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.
Mediator
Third party member
Involved to structure the meetings, help parties come to a final resolution of an issue based on facts given though the discussions
Process does not determine an outcome of fault.
Attempts to resolve the matter through mutual negotiation and concessions.
Mediation
Not legally binding
Ombudsman
Normally a person internal to the Orgqnization and is more of an intermediary in many disputes and not an expert in one subject expert as the mediator
Function Independently
Report to CEO or board of directors
Immigrant
Is a person who leaves their home country for another where they plan to take up permanent residency. Common forms of immigration include green card holders, permanent residents and resident aliens.
Residents for tax purposes for stay longer than _____ days in 12 month period
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Litigation
Normally settles disputes in favor of the party with the strongest legal argument
ILO international labor organization
Part of UN
Binding standards for workers in member states
Stable conditions and working conditions
Declaration of fundamental principles and rights of work - accepted guideline for how we are meant to handle workers in the workplace - no child or forced labor, decent wages, benefits, rights to form unions.
WTO
World trade organization
Sets rules for global trading
Resolved disputes between countries
It can sanction members - financial reasons to look at
Creates a level playing field where countries can move products around
Mercosur
Regional trade agreement in South America
Paraguay, Uruguay, etc
Promotes free trade and fluid movement of goods people and currency
Four Ts or international development
Teams
Transfer
Travel
Training
Timing is not included
High power distance
High power distance like Mexico will feel uncomfortable when approached by a manager from a low power distance culture like US
Self directed work team
Group of people
Usually employees of a company
Combine different skills and talents to work without usual managerial supervision towards a common purpose or goal.
