Understanding Team Dynamics and Management

What is the primary purpose of collective bargaining?

• To establish a company-wide dress code.

• To promote individual employee performance evaluations.

• To increase profits for the employer.

• To negotiate employment terms and conditions between employers and employees.

How do trade unions contribute to employee morale?

• Trade unions reduce employee morale by limiting communication.

• Trade unions discourage teamwork and collaboration among employees.

• Trade unions enhance employee morale by advocating for rights, ensuring fair wages, fostering community, and providing support and development opportunities.

• Trade unions focus solely on political activities without employee support.

Name two types of trade unions and their functions.

• Service Unions: Focus on providing benefits to members

• Consumer Unions: Advocate for consumer rights and protections

• 1. Craft Unions: Represent skilled workers; 2. Industrial Unions: Represent all workers in an industry.

• Political Unions: Engage in lobbying and political activities

What are common causes of industrial disputes?

• Flexible work hours

• Common causes of industrial disputes include wage disputes, poor working conditions, job security concerns, management practices, and lack of communication.

• Increased employee benefits

• Enhanced training programs

Define grievance in the context of workplace issues.

• A grievance is a suggestion for improvement in the workplace.

• A grievance is a formal complaint by an employee about workplace issues such as unfair treatment or violations of policy.

• A grievance is a positive feedback from an employee about management.

• A grievance is an informal discussion about workplace preferences.

What is the role of grievance redressal machinery?

• To promote employee benefits and incentives.

• To manage company finances and budgets.

• To conduct regular performance evaluations.

• The role of grievance redressal machinery is to address and resolve complaints effectively.

How can participative management improve team performance?

• Participative management improves team performance by fostering engagement, motivation, and collaboration among team members.

• It centralizes decision-making to a single leader.

• It discourages team collaboration and input.

• It reduces the need for communication among team members.

What does employee empowerment entail?

• Limiting employee decision-making to management only.

• Employee empowerment entails granting employees the authority and resources to make decisions and take actions in their work.

• Providing employees with minimal resources and support.

• Restricting employees to follow strict guidelines without input.

List three common sources of job stress in the workplace.

• High workload, lack of control, poor communication

• Generous vacation policy

• Team-building activities

• Flexible hours

How can counseling help employees manage job stress?

• Counseling encourages employees to ignore their stress.

• Counseling helps employees manage job stress by providing support, coping strategies, and stress management techniques.

• Counseling promotes a competitive work environment.

• Counseling suggests that employees work longer hours to cope with stress.