CH 4.1 : Labour Relations
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What is the primary factor driving the demand for labour in South Africa?

  • Government policies
  • Technological advancements
  • Economic growth
  • Productivity (correct)

    • What is the consequence of mechanisation in South Africa's labour market?

  • Improved working conditions
  • Increased demand for skilled labour
  • Increased economic growth
  • Reduced demand for manual labour (correct)

    • What is the primary solution to reducing unemployment and underemployment in South Africa?

  • Encouraging foreign investment
  • Substantial economic growth that outpaces population growth (correct)
  • Increasing minimum wages
  • Implementing stricter labour laws

    • What is the effect of higher wages on labour supply in South Africa?

    <p>Attract more workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a significant portion of the labour force being unskilled in South Africa?

    <p>Affects overall productivity and economic growth potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor influencing the supply of labour in South Africa?

    <p>Wages offered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for workers having either not enough work or their skills being underutilized?

    <p>Underemployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of brain drain in South Africa's labour market?

    <p>Reduced labour supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor driving the creation of new job opportunities in South Africa?

    <p>Substantial economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary influence on labour market operations in South Africa?

    <p>Demand and supply factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the Labour Relations Act?

    <p>To promote fair labour practices and encourage collective bargaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the rights of employees under the Labour Relations Act?

    <p>Forming or joining trade unions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration?

    <p>To resolve labour disputes through mediation and arbitration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of collective bargaining agreements?

    <p>To negotiate wages and working conditions across various sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of labour courts in South Africa?

    <p>To adjudicate issues related to employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

    <p>It ensures a stable and productive workforce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the employer rights under the Labour Relations Act?

    <p>Forming or joining employer organisations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act?

    <p>To set minimum employment conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of international labour conventions in South Africa?

    <p>To dictate standards on issues ranging from child labour to discrimination and hours of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of labour relations in South Africa?

    <p>To promote economic efficiency and social justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Labour Relations Act?

    <p>To promote fair labour practices and collective bargaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the rights of employees under the Labour Relations Act?

    <p>To form or join trade unions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of collective bargaining agreements?

    <p>To determine employment conditions across various sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration?

    <p>To help resolve labour disputes through mediation and arbitration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of international labour conventions in South Africa?

    <p>They dictate standards on issues ranging from child labour to discrimination and hours of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of labour courts in South Africa?

    <p>To adjudicate issues related to employment, including disputes over unfair dismissals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act?

    <p>To set minimum employment conditions and promote workplace safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the employer rights under the Labour Relations Act?

    <p>To form or join employer organisations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of labour relations in South Africa?

    <p>It promotes economic efficiency and social justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Labour Relations Act in promoting labour stability?

    <p>It supports self-government by allowing workers and employers to form and join unions and employer organisations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary influence of the cost of labour on the demand for labour in South Africa?

    <p>It decreases the demand for labour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of technological advancements on the labour market in South Africa?

    <p>It reduces the demand for manual labour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a significant portion of the labour force being unskilled on economic growth in South Africa?

    <p>It decreases economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of economic growth on the labour market in South Africa?

    <p>It increases job creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor influencing the willingness of individuals to work in South Africa?

    <p>The wages offered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the difference between the demand and supply of labour in South Africa?

    <p>Labour shortage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of migration patterns on the labour market in South Africa?

    <p>It decreases the supply of labour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of creating new job opportunities in South Africa?

    <p>To reduce unemployment and underemployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of worker skills on the labour market in South Africa?

    <p>It decreases underemployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of economic cycles on the labour market in South Africa?

    <p>It decreases the demand for labour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of underemployment in South Africa?

    <p>Decreased productivity and economic growth potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of creating new job opportunities in South Africa?

    <p>To reduce unemployment and underemployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors influences the supply of labour in South Africa?

    <p>Worker skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of brain drain on the labour market in South Africa?

    <p>Reduced economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a determinant of labour demand in South Africa?

    <p>Cost of labour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of mechanisation on the labour market in South Africa?

    <p>Reduced demand for manual labour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of a significant portion of the labour force being unskilled in South Africa?

    <p>Decreased productivity and economic growth potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the need for substantial economic growth in South Africa?

    <p>To create new job opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following influences the demand for labour in South Africa?

    <p>Technological advancements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of economic growth on the labour market in South Africa?

    <p>Creation of new job opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

    <p>To balance the interests of workers and employers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What right do employees have under the Labour Relations Act?

    <p>To participate in union activities and strike</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of international labour conventions in South Africa?

    <p>To dictate standards on issues like child labour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of collective bargaining agreements?

    <p>To set minimum wages and working conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of labour courts in South Africa?

    <p>To adjudicate employment disputes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the mechanisms for dispute resolution under the Labour Relations Act?

    <p>Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration (CCMA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What right do employers have under the Labour Relations Act?

    <p>To form or join employer organisations and participate in their activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of labour relations in South Africa?

    <p>It ensures a stable and productive workforce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act sets minimum employment conditions and promotes workplace safety?

    <p>Basic Conditions of Employment Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of collective bargaining in South African labour relations?

    <p>To negotiate wages, hours, and other terms of employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the Labour Relations Act in South Africa?

    <p>To balance the interests of workers and employers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a right of employees under the Labour Relations Act?

    <p>Forming or joining employer organisations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration?

    <p>To resolve labour disputes through mediation and arbitration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of international labour conventions in South Africa?

    <p>They set standards on issues ranging from child labour to discrimination and hours of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of labour courts in South Africa?

    <p>To adjudicate issues related to employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of collective bargaining agreements?

    <p>To negotiate wages, hours, and other terms of employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of labour relations in South Africa?

    <p>It is critical for ensuring a stable and productive workforce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an employer right under the Labour Relations Act?

    <p>Forming or joining employer organisations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act?

    <p>To set minimum employment conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the Labour Relations Act in promoting labour stability?

    <p>To resolve labour disputes peacefully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of underemployment in South Africa's labour market?

    <p>Reduced economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor has the most significant impact on the demand for labour in South Africa?

    <p>Cost of labour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of a significant portion of the labour force being unskilled in South Africa?

    <p>Reduced productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of creating new job opportunities in South Africa?

    <p>Reducing unemployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor has the most significant influence on the supply of labour in South Africa?

    <p>Wages offered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of brain drain on the labour market in South Africa?

    <p>Reduced worker skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary determinant of labour demand in South Africa?

    <p>Cost of labour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of mechanisation on the labour market in South Africa?

    <p>Reduced demand for labour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the need for substantial economic growth in South Africa?

    <p>Reducing unemployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary influence of economic growth on the labour market in South Africa?

    <p>Reduced unemployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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