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What elements should organizations bring to collective bargaining?
What is a crucial aspect of good faith discussions during negotiations?
What is a key reason for understanding labor laws during the collective bargaining process?
What occurs during the bargaining stage of collective bargaining?
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What happens during the ratification step of the collective bargaining process?
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What is the primary purpose of performance appraisal?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why performance appraisal is important?
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How can performance appraisals aid in employee development?
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What does the performance appraisal process typically involve?
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Which of these is a potential advantage of performance appraisals?
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A challenge of performance appraisal might include:
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What is a primary advantage of performance appraisals?
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What is a key element of effective performance appraisal?
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How do performance appraisals contribute to motivation?
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Which disadvantage of performance appraisals can lead to anxiety for employees?
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What does collective bargaining primarily aim to negotiate?
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Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of performance appraisals?
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In the context of collective bargaining, who typically represents employees?
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What is one consequence of inconsistency in performance appraisals?
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What role does feedback play in performance appraisals?
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Which of the following describes a motivational effect of performance appraisals?
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What is a major disadvantage of the 360-Degree Feedback method?
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Which performance appraisal method emphasizes goal alignment?
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What is a key advantage of using Rating Scales in performance appraisal?
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A significant con of the Behavioural Observation Scales method is that it requires:
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Which performance appraisal method relies heavily on peer feedback?
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In the context of Self-Assessment, employees may:
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What is a disadvantage associated with Management by Objectives?
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The 360-Degree Feedback method is most comprehensive because it gathers input from:
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What is one of the benefits of collective bargaining for employees?
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How do collective agreements contribute to organizational stability?
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What challenge can arise during the collective bargaining process?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of collective bargaining for employees?
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What impact does collective bargaining have on strikes?
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How does collective bargaining balance power between employees and employers?
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What is a common tactic used in union busting?
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What long-term advantage can organizations gain from collective bargaining?
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What does collective bargaining help to secure for employees?
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How do performance appraisals and collective bargaining complement each other?
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Study Notes
Performance Appraisal
- Definition: A process of evaluating an employee's job performance based on set criteria and expectations.
- Importance: Aligns employee efforts with organizational goals, provides feedback for improvement, supports employee development, informs decision making for promotions and terminations, and boosts motivation and engagement.
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Methods:
- 360-Degree Feedback: Collects feedback from supervisors, peers, subordinates, and potentially clients. Provides a comprehensive view of performance.
- Management by Objectives (MBO): Employees and managers set specific objectives together, and performance is evaluated based on achieving those goals. Encourages goal alignment and clear expectations.
- Rating Scales: Employees are rated on a scale (e.g., 1-5) based on specific criteria. Simple to implement and quantify, but can be subjective.
- Self-Assessment: An employee reflects on their performance and identifies their strengths and weaknesses. Provides insight into employee self-awareness.
- Peer Review: Relies on feedback from colleagues, providing perspectives on strengths and weaknesses.
- Behavioural Observation Scales: Evaluates performance based on observable behaviors, focusing on specific actions.
- Advantages: Clarifies expectations, enhances communication, motivates employees, promotes accountability, improves overall performance.
- Disadvantages: Bias and subjectivity, stress for employees, time-consuming, inconsistency in implementation across managers.
Collective Bargaining
- Definition: A process of negotiation between employees (or their unions) and management to establish wages, working conditions, benefits, and other employment terms.
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Process:
- Union Representation: Employees are represented by unions or elected representatives.
- Negotiation Process: Both sides present proposals, discuss terms, and aim to reach a mutual agreement.
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Preparation:
- Negotiation Strategies: Requires well-defined goals, clear priorities, and alternative solutions.
- Good Faith Discussions: Both parties must negotiate honestly and openly, maintaining transparency.
- Understanding Labour Laws: Ensuring compliance with legal frameworks to maintain fairness and avoid legal issues.
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Negotiation Stages:
- Preparation: Both sides gather data, understand legal frameworks, and establish priorities.
- Negotiation: Formal talks begin with demands and counterproposals.
- Agreement: A collective agreement is drafted and signed if both sides reach consensus.
- Ratification: The agreement is presented to union members or stakeholders for approval.
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Benefits for Employees:
- Better Wages and Benefits: Negotiation for fair wages, health benefits, and retirement plans.
- Improved Working Conditions: Inclusion of terms for safe work environments, reasonable hours, and job security.
- Job Protection: Provides stability and reduces risk through collective agreements.
- Stronger Voice: Empowers a unified voice for employees to address workplace issues effectively.
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Impact on Organizational Stability:
- Reductions in Strikes: Addresses disputes through negotiation rather than confrontation, preventing disruptions.
- Legal Protection: Clearly defined terms through agreements reduce the likelihood of legal disputes.
- Operational Continuity: Stable labour relations prevent disruptions in operations, enhancing productivity and business continuity.
- Balancing Power: Collective bargaining helps create a more even negotiation playing field between employees and employers.
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Long-Term Advantages for Organizations:
- Higher Retention Rates: Improved employee relations foster higher retention.
- Improved Employee Relations: Creates a more positive working environment.
- Predictable Labor Costs: Stable agreements provide predictable costs for organizations.
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Challenges:
- Impasses: Disagreements on key issues can lead to negotiation deadlocks.
- Power Dynamics: Unequal power imbalances can lead to tension during negotiations.
- Differing Expectations: Conflicting goals between maximizing benefits (employee perspective) and controlling costs (organizational perspective).
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Union Busting: Illegal attempts by management to prevent employees from unionizing.
- Common Tactics: Making promises to employees, hiring a union busting consultant, delaying negotiation processes, conducting forced meetings, launching smear campaigns against the union.
Relationship Between Performance Appraisals and Collective Bargaining
- Performance appraisals help identify areas for development and improvement, which can be addressed through collective bargaining.
- Collective bargaining agreements can incorporate performance criteria and expectations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Both processes contribute to fair and transparent workplace practices.
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This quiz covers the definition, importance, and various methods of performance appraisal in the workplace. Understand how different evaluation techniques like 360-degree feedback and Management by Objectives contribute to employee development and organizational success. Test your knowledge on the criteria used to assess employee performance.
