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Question 1 The Pluralistic perspective stresses on conflict of interest of the employer and the employees which affects the working relationship. Describe how this  becomes a challenge and how it can be managed to avoid unwanted actions from either party.

1. In industrial relations, power and authority have three implications. Identify and analyze any two of the implications and explain how each is used to affect the working relationship.
2. What does it mean to have the tripartite system in industrial relationship? In your opinion, how can each member of this system express power in the working relationship?
3. The government is an important party in industrial relations. Using examples, discuss two major ways the government can influence the working relationship.

Question 2 Based on the definition of trade unions, are trade unions suitable for all types of businesses regardless of the size of the organization or industry and would the presence of a trade union in your organization be helpful or problematic?

1. One role of the government in industrial relations is a the role of a Participant. In your view, what ways does the government participate in employment relations and how different is the government's level of participation different from private employers?
2. In the Industrial Relations System, the pattern of relationship can either be horizonal and vertical. Explain how these two patterns function and give
3. The Dunlop system also known as the Industrial Relations System Approach identifies and describes four aspects of industrial relations. In your own point of view, identify and analyze two of the aspects that you think has the most power of influence in industrial relations.

Question 3 In the relationship between the employer and employees, power is a resource for obtaining collecting decisions. Using relevant examples, describe three sources of power and how they can be used to influence decision.

1. The input-output approach transforms conflicts into rules. What factors form the bases for rules in this approach?
2. Time is an important force when one wants to consider conflicts and industrial unrest. From your point of view, how does the element of time influence the industrial relations environment?
   Trade unions are representatives of employees as such, they give employees some form of security. Critically assess two roles that trade unions play for the employees.

Question 4 To gain bargaining strength, a trade union must meet certain requirements. Briefly explain the condition that gives a union the power it needs to bargain and use tangible examples to support your explanations.

1. Industrial relations is affected by the environment that surrounds the industry. Each type of environment affects decision making to a certain extent. Identify and discuss the various environments around industrial and how each affects decision making.
2. The collective bargaining process utilizes three main components. Among these components are substantive terms and conditions of employment and rules of procedure. Compare and contrast these two components and determine which one has more power of influence.
   Linda has been trying to convince her colleagues to join the trade union but her friends don't seem to understand the need for them to join. Using your knowledge of the reasons why employees join trade unions by Maimunah
   Aminudin (1999), explain two reason why Linda's colleagues could eventually change their minds and join the trade union.

Question 5 Mark is representing his trade union to bargain for salary increase and working incentives. The trade union is not sure if they have all the necessary knowledge and information to help them do proper bargaining. With your knowledge in collective bargaining, explain to Mark, the various stages the collective bargaining process goes through.

1. The roles we play at the workplace impose certain responsibilities on us. Describe the ways by which responsibilities arise for the employee and in your
   opinion determine how the measures you have identified contributed a satisfiable working relationship.
2. The effectiveness of the comparison approach is restrained by certain factors. Briefly explain with examples two of the constraints that limit the abovementioned approach.
3. The employer is an active actor in the working relationship. By your understanding, in what two ways does the employer affect industrial relations?