Employment relations is defined as the relationship between an individual and his superiors or other employees (Tan‚ 2002). This relationship exists in all organisations and can be examined at an individual or organisational level. However‚ it is difficult to maintain good employment relations‚ as conflicts can be expressed in many other forms (Chew & Chew‚ 1996). Conflict is defined as a perceived difference between two or more parties resulting in mutual opposition (Bartol et. al.‚ 2001). Conflicts
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This chapter seeks to review the thoughts of other experts on industrial relations practices in state owned organisations. The purpose is to have a reference in terms of what others believe and perceive in relation to industrial relation and its practices in state owned organizations using Ghana as a case study. State-Business Relations and Economic Performance in Ghana by Charles Ackah‚ Ernest Aryeetey‚ Joseph Ayee & Ezekiel Clottey In their executive summary‚ Charles Ackah‚ Ernest Aryeetey‚ Joseph
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understand the importance of complying with legislation. We also have policies in place as a guide for how we deal with everything from day to-day operational problems to responding to requirements complying with legislation‚ regulation and codes of practice. All employees should be aware and clearly understand what the policy is trying to achieve. A breach of a policy will be dealt with promptly and according to the procedures set out in the policy. The consequence of any breach will suit the severity
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behaviour‚ such as their initial career choice or later aspects of career development. This essay attempts to identify the theoretical framework that will underpin my guidance practice in the future. Initially‚ the guidance and client context is identified‚ with reference to their age group‚ diversity and need for careers guidance. This is followed by theories of Transitions‚ with Hodkinson et al’s work detailing the type of transition likely to be experienced by clients‚ and Nicholson and West’s
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10 Employment Relations Chapter Objectives v To outline alternative perspectives on power and authority in the employment relationship v To outline the relationship between HRM and employment relations v To discuss key trends in employment relations‚ particularly trade union decline and the rise of non-unionism v To outline the notions of employee ‘voice’‚ employee involvement and participation v To discuss the various means by which employees can be given a voice in organisational decision-making
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GUIDANCE WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS Career planning is a process which helps someone to make a well informed realistic decision (WIRD) about a career. It is a step by step process to help make a transition and can help to measure the progress made (route map) by first establishing which way is forward. Step One: Engagement / Motivation. The first step is the most crucial one. There could be a number of reasons why someone is not engaging‚ such as fear or attitude. A person first of all needs
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This essay aims to compare the industrial relations in both Singapore and Japan. It will first indentify both countries industrial relation system‚ whether it is unitarist‚ pluralist or radical. It will then touch on the various aspects in the industrial relation system: trade unions‚ system to resolving industrial conflicts‚ wages related policies and discrimination at work. In addition‚ it will look at the policy of lifetime employment and seniority in wages‚ policies which Japan companies have
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Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between work and employment relations in the fast food industry in Singapore with work and employment relations in the fast food industries in Germany and the United States. How would you explain those similarities and differences between Singapore and the other two countries? Introduction The fast food industry‚ and McDonald’s in particular‚ have come to be regarded as emblematic of a new global culture (Leidner‚ 2002‚ pg 8). McDonald’s operates
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JLS 610 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS JLS 610 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Course Code Course Title Course Developer Content Editor Programme Leader JLS 610 Principles and Practice of Public Relations Ojomo W. Olusegun Dr. Adidi O. Uyo Christine I. Ofulue (Ph.D) National Open University of Nigeria Victoria Island Lagos. Chidinma Onwubere National Open University of Nigeria Victoria Island Lagos. Course Coordinator NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
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Assignment #3 The importance of industrial relations is the key to the progress and success of an organization. The important benefit of them is to ensure continuity of production. This means continuous employment for all from the managers to the workers. Disputes are the reflections of the failure of basic human urges or motivations to secure adequate satisfaction or expression that are fully cured by good industrial relations. Strikes‚ lockouts‚ unfair tactics‚ and grievances are a few
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