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    1) Conflict theory, also known as Marxist theory, is derived from the ideas of Karl Marx and is based on the conflict between the bourgeoisie (capitalist class) and the proletariat (working class) in capitalist societies. 2) Marx argued that there is an inherent conflict of interest between the capitalist class, who own the means of production, and the working class, who rely on selling their labor but do not own capital. 3) According to conflict theory, the capitalist system results in inequality and the exploitation of workers, and class conflict and struggle are inevitable features of capitalism that can only be resolved by changing the economic system.

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    1) Conflict theory, also known as Marxist theory, is derived from the ideas of Karl Marx and is based on the conflict between the bourgeoisie (capitalist class) and the proletariat (working class) in capitalist societies. 2) Marx argued that there is an inherent conflict of interest between the capitalist class, who own the means of production, and the working class, who rely on selling their labor but do not own capital. 3) According to conflict theory, the capitalist system results in inequality and the exploitation of workers, and class conflict and struggle are inevitable features of capitalism that can only be resolved by changing the economic system.

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    1) Conflict theory, also known as Marxist theory, is derived from the ideas of Karl Marx and is based on the conflict between the bourgeoisie (capitalist class) and the proletariat (working class) in capitalist societies. 2) Marx argued that there is an inherent conflict of interest between the capitalist class, who own the means of production, and the working class, who rely on selling their labor but do not own capital. 3) According to conflict theory, the capitalist system results in inequality and the exploitation of workers, and class conflict and struggle are inevitable features of capitalism that can only be resolved by changing the economic system.

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    MG204: Management of

    Industrial Relations

    radical/conflict/marx theory

    1
    Learning Objectives

    • Main features of Radical (or Conflict or


    Marx) theory

    2
    Conflict Theory
    • Derived from ideas, observations & writing of Karl
    Marx (Marxism)
    – 19th century (industrial revolution)
    • Based on wider societal context
    – Political, economic, & social configuration
    – Basis of capitalist society
    • Derived from the socialist based beliefs
    – Continuous struggle of two classes in societies
    • Haves & have not

    3
    27/02/2014 By Jone Lako 4
    Conflict Theory
    • Karl Marx
    – 1818 - 1878
    – Studied @ Germany (Uni)
    • Studied & analyzed ‘Capitalist Economic
    System (free market society)
    – UK 1840 saw workers exploitation
    – Two classes: Bourgeoisie & Proletariat

    5
    Conflict Theory
    • Marxism - arguments
    – Degradation of industrial labor
    – Absence of democracy in workplaces
    – Need for more fulfilling work & fairer
    rewards
    – Distrustful of employers & state
    – Total incompatibility of Bourgeoisie &
    Proletariat interest
    6
    Conflict Theory
    • General Philosophy
    – Fundamental & inherent conflict of
    interest in capitalist society
    – Conflict between working class &
    capitalist class
    – Conflict that derives from unequal
    distribution of income & wealth
    7
    Conflict Theory
    • General Philosophy
    –Capitalists have power superiority over means of
    production
    • Than labors
    – State plays fundamental role in protecting
    capitalist’s interests
    – vulnerability of individual workers make them
    form TU
    • Challenge control of capitalist’s & distribution of
    product
    8
    Conflict Theory
    • Worker–management relations as only
    one aspect of class conflict
    –Workplace conflict is a reflection of class
    conflict that permeates the whole of
    society.
    • Antagonism of interests
    –capitalist and labor cannot be resolved
    without changing the capitalist economic
    system (social structures)
    9
    Conflict Theory
    • Central feature of Marxism is the
    class struggle:
    –bourgeoisie vs. proletariat
    • Capitalists (members of the
    bourgeoisie) control the means of
    production (e.g. factory, machines etc)
    • Proletariat does not own capital;
    controls only its own labor
    10
    Conflict Theory
    • Large scale of production – commodities
    – Sold in markets to make profit (surplus value)
    – Profit is used to make more profit
    – Allows an opportunity at all levels of society to produce
    or provide services

    11
    Comparative approach
    Unitary Pluralist Marxist
    • Capitalist society • Post-capitalist society • Capitalist society
    • Integrated group of • Coalescence of sectional • Division between capital
    Assumptions people groups & labor
    • Common values, • Differing values, • Imbalance & inequalities
    interests & objectives interests & objectives in society (power, EC &
    wealth)
    • Single authority & • comprehensive • Inherent in EC & social
    Nature of loyalty authority & loyalty system
    conflict • Irrational & frictional • Inevitable, rational & • Disorder precursor to
    structural change
    Resolution of • Coercion • Compromise and • Change the society
    conflict agreement
    • Intrusion • Legitimate • Employee response to
    capitalism
    • Historical anachronism • Internal & integral to • Expression &
    Roles of TU work organization mobilization of class
    • Only accepted in • Accepted role in both EC consciousness
    economic relations & management relations • Develop political
    awareness & activity

    (Source: Salamon, 2000: 6) 12

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