ELRM 2624 Revision Questions

1. Describe the three “False’ principles of trade” under the Industrial Revolution. (3
marks)

2. Outline three consequences of the Industrial Revolution. (3 marks)

3. Identify any three characteristics of the Third Industrial Revolution. (3 marks)

4. Identify any four benefits of The Fourth Industrial Revolution. (4 marks)

5. Name (3 marks) and discuss (2 marks) the role-players in employment relations

by describing each party’s role. (3x2=6 marks)

6. Identify (5 marks) and explain (2 marks) the external influences on the labour
relationship. (5x2 = 10 marks)

7. Provide three (3) distinguishing factors between the Radical approach (3 marks)
and the Pluralism approach (3 marks) that’s found in the employment relationship.
(3 x 3 = 9).

8. List the five (5) forms of power (5 marks) as identified by French and Raven
(1959) and provide your own example for each (5 marks).

9. Identify (2marks) and give examples (2) of the different classes of Trade Unions.
(2x2= 4marks)

10. Identify any 5 major goals of trade unions. (5 marks).

11. Outline any 5 methods by which trade unions achieve their goals. (5 marks).

12. List any six (6) duties of a shop steward. (6 marks).

13. Identify any 4 reasons for forming/joining Employers’ Organisations. (4 marks).

14. What are the Functions (5) of Employers’ Organisations? (5 marks).

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