IRL712S - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS - 2ND OPP - JAN 2020


IRL712S - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS - 2ND OPP - JAN 2020



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NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BHRM
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE : IRL712S
SESSION: JANUARY 2020
COURSE NAME: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) | Ms. E January-Enkali
Mr John Kangowa
MODERATOR:
Dr. Felix Musukubili
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write clearly and neatly.
2. All questions are compulsory
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES (Including this front page)
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY

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QUESTION 1
Discuss the various sources of conflict in the collective bargaining process
(10)
QUESTION 2
Explain in detail the term dispute and distinguish between a dispute of right and a dispute of
interest?
(10)
QUESTION 3
Discuss the concept of negativism in the labour relationship
(7)
QUESTION 4
Describe the effect of the following Human Resources Management functions on Labour
Relations: (12)
1.Recruitment and Selection
2.Induction, performance Appraisal and Job Enrichment
3.Wages and salaries
4.Training
5.Labour turnover and absenteeism
6.Employees wellness
(12)
QUESTION 5
In the Namibian labour system, there are three common methods used to settle disputes,
discuss the methods and levels at which they occur.
(12)
QUESTION 6
Discuss any (6) structural causes of conflict in the work environment. (12)
QUESTION 7
Explain the various styles which can be adopted by Trade Unions (10)
QUESTION 8

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Compare and contrast the following approaches to labour relations; a) Unitary, b) Pluralist
and c) Radical Approach.
(15)
QUESTION 9
Discuss the different variables influencing the type of union structure established (12)
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