Employee Relation
Table of Contents
LO1: Understand the context of employee relations against a changing background. 3
1.1 Explain the unitary and pluralistic frames of reference. 3
1.2 Assess how changes in trade unionism have affected employee relations. 3
1.3 Explain the role of main players in employee relations. 4
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LO2: Understand the nature of industrial conflict and its resolution. 6
LO1: Understand the context of employee relations against a changing background. ksjxklsjxklsjmx 1.1 Explain the unitary and pluralistic frames of reference.
The unitary frame of reference:
Unitary frame of reference is a system where the managers think themselves as only source of legal power and authority. Here, the managers think that all the employees follow the instruction or leadership of their own leaders and carry on their functions with a view to pursue common interests of the organization. There remain no opposite group to interfere and thus the employees are driven towards a common goal. In this system the employees feel free to continue their tasks as there is no other team or group than their own superior to influence their job (Lewis, Thornhill and Saunders, 2003).
Pluralistic frames of reference:
In the pluralistic frame of reference there remains different interacting groups who are contending to pursue their own interests. Here, the managers allow the freedom of developing different groups and expressing their own choice. The managers are not the only source of legal power and authority rather various groups raise in different sectors of the organization and the loyalty is mended by leaders of those groups, which often remain viable with one another for achieving resources. In this system interests of all stakeholders are to be considered carefully so that on group is fully deprived of its interest. Although sometimes it becomes difficult to keep balance among all the interests but the decision taken under such condition can be more fruitful.
LO1: Understand the context of employee relations against a changing background. 3
1.1 Explain the unitary and pluralistic frames of reference. 3
1.2 Assess how changes in trade unionism have affected employee relations. 3
1.3 Explain the role of main players in employee relations. 4
Referen 6
LO2: Understand the nature of industrial conflict and its resolution. 6
LO1: Understand the context of employee relations against a changing background. ksjxklsjxklsjmx 1.1 Explain the unitary and pluralistic frames of reference.
The unitary frame of reference:
Unitary frame of reference is a system where the managers think themselves as only source of legal power and authority. Here, the managers think that all the employees follow the instruction or leadership of their own leaders and carry on their functions with a view to pursue common interests of the organization. There remain no opposite group to interfere and thus the employees are driven towards a common goal. In this system the employees feel free to continue their tasks as there is no other team or group than their own superior to influence their job (Lewis, Thornhill and Saunders, 2003).
Pluralistic frames of reference:
In the pluralistic frame of reference there remains different interacting groups who are contending to pursue their own interests. Here, the managers allow the freedom of developing different groups and expressing their own choice. The managers are not the only source of legal power and authority rather various groups raise in different sectors of the organization and the loyalty is mended by leaders of those groups, which often remain viable with one another for achieving resources. In this system interests of all stakeholders are to be considered carefully so that on group is fully deprived of its interest. Although sometimes it becomes difficult to keep balance among all the interests but the decision taken under such condition can be more fruitful.