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What major policy review did the Conservative Party undertake in 1947?
What major policy review did the Conservative Party undertake in 1947?
- The Economic Recovery Plan
- The Industrial Charter (correct)
- The Welfare Act
- The Labour Agreement
Which approach did the Conservatives advocate for resolving workplace disputes?
Which approach did the Conservatives advocate for resolving workplace disputes?
- Negotiations through third parties
- Human relations approach (correct)
- Legislative action
- Strikes and walkouts
What was a key aspect of the Conservative Party's vision for industrial relations as stated in the Industrial Charter?
What was a key aspect of the Conservative Party's vision for industrial relations as stated in the Industrial Charter?
- Strict regulation of wages and working conditions
- Promotion of large unions representing member interests (correct)
- Support for small, independent companies
- Increased government control over unions
What did the Conservative Party believe might exploit worker discontent?
What did the Conservative Party believe might exploit worker discontent?
What management style did the Conservatives support according to the Industrial Charter?
What management style did the Conservatives support according to the Industrial Charter?
Flashcards
Industrial Charter
Industrial Charter
A 1947 Conservative Party document reflecting support for worker representation and welfare.
Pro-union approach
Pro-union approach
The Conservative Party's stance supporting large, democratic unions, mirroring Labour's.
"Human relations" approach
"Human relations" approach
A focus on addressing worker concerns to decrease workplace conflicts and prevent socialist influence.
Paternalistic management
Paternalistic management
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Welfare state
Welfare state
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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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