Global Foods Corporation operates food processing plants across Asia. In 2024, GFC's Malaysian facility reported increasing workplace tensions, including power struggles, between different departments.
State two common sources of power struggles in the workplace.
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The International Union of Transport Workers is currently engaged in collective bargaining with European airlines regarding working conditions. In March 2024, IUTW representatives met with airline management to discuss changes to flight crew schedules and rest periods.
Define the term 'collective bargaining'.
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Oceania Steelworks Ltd, a major Australian steel manufacturer, faced industrial action in 2024. Workers strictly followed a work-to-rule action.
State two characteristics of work-to-rule action.
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The Brazilian Transport Workers Union announced strike action in February 2024. Workers collectively refused to work for three days, demanding improved safety conditions and wage increases.
State two features of strike action.
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Australian Manufacturing Industries experienced industrial disputes in 2024. Management consequently implemented a lock-out.
State two characteristics of a lockout.
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Canadian Electronics Corporation faced union demands for increased wages in 2024. Management responded by announcing potential redundancies across multiple departments if wage demands weren't reduced.
Define the term 'redundancy'.
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Following several years of industrial disputes and the arrival of a new Board of Directors, European Auto Corporation implemented new employee participation schemes in 2024.
State two types of employee participation.
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Pixar Animation Studios has implemented an employee participation system where teams collaborate through regular quality circles. These groups meet weekly to discuss creative challenges, suggest improvements to production processes and make collective decisions about project direction
Describe one feature of employee participation.
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