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What is the theoretical perspective that perceives the organization as an integrated and harmonious whole with the ideal of 'one happy family'?
What is the theoretical perspective that perceives the organization as an integrated and harmonious whole with the ideal of 'one happy family'?
- Radical perspective
- Collective bargaining perspective
- Pluralist perspective
- Unitarist perspective (correct)
Which theoretical perspective in Industrial Relations emphasizes mutual cooperation and a paternalistic approach?
Which theoretical perspective in Industrial Relations emphasizes mutual cooperation and a paternalistic approach?
- Radical perspective
- Pluralist perspective
- Workers participation perspective
- Unitarist perspective (correct)
In Industrial Relations, the Unitarist perspective advocates for:
In Industrial Relations, the Unitarist perspective advocates for:
- Unfair treatment of workers
- Conflict between management and staff
- Distrust among team members
- Loyalty of all employees (correct)
What is one main feature of the Unitarist perspective regarding the organizational relationship?
What is one main feature of the Unitarist perspective regarding the organizational relationship?
Which theoretical perspective in Industrial Relations places a significant emphasis on 'one happy family' ideology within the organization?
Which theoretical perspective in Industrial Relations places a significant emphasis on 'one happy family' ideology within the organization?
What is the fundamental basis of a sound employment relations system?
What is the fundamental basis of a sound employment relations system?
According to the Ghana Labour Act 2003, who has the right to form or join a trade union?
According to the Ghana Labour Act 2003, who has the right to form or join a trade union?
Which industrial relations perspective is based on class analysis and class conflict in society?
Which industrial relations perspective is based on class analysis and class conflict in society?
Who may not form or join a trade union according to the Ghana Labour Act 2003?
Who may not form or join a trade union according to the Ghana Labour Act 2003?
What does pluralism view organizations as in terms of groups?
What does pluralism view organizations as in terms of groups?
Which category of workers may not form or join a trade union based on the Ghana Labour Act 2003?
Which category of workers may not form or join a trade union based on the Ghana Labour Act 2003?
What is the definition of employment relations according to Salamon (1998)?
What is the definition of employment relations according to Salamon (1998)?
Who represents the management/employers in employment relations?
Who represents the management/employers in employment relations?
How does the Ghana Labour Act 2003 define an employer?
How does the Ghana Labour Act 2003 define an employer?
What is the definition of an employee?
What is the definition of an employee?
What does the term 'labour market' refer to?
What does the term 'labour market' refer to?
How is an industry defined?
How is an industry defined?
What are the three levels at which the employment relations system operates?
What are the three levels at which the employment relations system operates?
Which term best describes the involvement of staff/employees in making decisions by sharing authority and responsibility?
Which term best describes the involvement of staff/employees in making decisions by sharing authority and responsibility?
What is one of the objectives of employment relations mentioned in the text?
What is one of the objectives of employment relations mentioned in the text?
What does employment relations aim to raise to a higher level in an era of full employment?
What does employment relations aim to raise to a higher level in an era of full employment?
Which term describes a partnership between labor and management in managerial decisions and profit-sharing?
Which term describes a partnership between labor and management in managerial decisions and profit-sharing?
How does good employment relations impact the morale of employees according to the text?
How does good employment relations impact the morale of employees according to the text?
What is the main objective of the course discussed in the text?
What is the main objective of the course discussed in the text?
What does ER refer to based on the text?
What does ER refer to based on the text?
What does industrial harmony and stability aim to enhance?
What does industrial harmony and stability aim to enhance?
What is one of the key components governing the relationship between employers and employees?
What is one of the key components governing the relationship between employers and employees?
What is NOT a focus area of industrial relations?
What is NOT a focus area of industrial relations?
What does the course aim to help students appreciate?
What does the course aim to help students appreciate?