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What major policy review did the Conservative Party undertake in 1947?
Which approach did the Conservatives advocate for resolving workplace disputes?
What was a key aspect of the Conservative Party's vision for industrial relations as stated in the Industrial Charter?
What did the Conservative Party believe might exploit worker discontent?
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What management style did the Conservatives support according to the Industrial Charter?
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Study Notes
The Industrial Charter
- In 1947, the Conservative Party published the Industrial Charter to review its policies.
- The Charter indicated the party's recognition of growing union membership and the desire for a welfare state and fair treatment at work.
- The party sought to adopt a pro-union approach, expressing a desire for large unions that democratically represented member views.
- Conservatives advocated for a "human relations" approach to workplace disputes, seeing it as superior to strikes.
- The party believed this approach prioritized worker feelings and opinions, potentially mitigating discontent that socialist agitators could exploit.
- A paternalistic approach to businesses, considering the interests of all parts of industry from top to bottom, was proposed to protect these interests.
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Explore the Conservative Party's Industrial Charter published in 1947, which outlines its policy reviews in response to increasing union membership. The charter emphasizes a pro-union stance and the importance of human relations in addressing workplace disputes, aiming for a welfare state that values fair treatment of workers. Understand the paternalistic approach proposed for businesses to protect the interests of all stakeholders.
