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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The process used by management to arrive at a suitable position in which conflict is reduced is called
leadership style
conflict resolution
mediation
arbitration
What are the two key approaches for dealing with conflict over labour issues?
mediation and arbitration
compromising and collaborating
accomodation and avoiding
Which of the following is not one of the causes of conflict?
Manager did not set clear objectives and expectation of the project scope.
Manager arrange a meeting with Employee privately and was asking non-relevant personal questions during office hour.
Employee schedule a meeting with Manager to catch up on his Performance Appraisal.
Employee A deliberately give the wrong information to employee B for presentation to Manager.
What is a strike?
A type of hit in baseball
A type of bowling in cricket
A type of protest in a democracy
A collective refusal by employees to work
Explain the concept of go slow in the context of industrial action.
Increasing work output to show dissatisfaction
Refusing to take breaks during work hours
Deliberate reduction of work output by employees as a form of protest
Implementing new technology to speed up production
What are the main reasons for workers to go on strike?
High wages, excellent working conditions, generous benefits, and disputes over promotions
Low wages, poor working conditions, lack of benefits, and disputes over contracts
Lack of parking space, long lunch breaks, too many vacation days, and disputes over office supplies
Good management, fair treatment, flexible hours, and disputes over company picnics
How does work-to-rule affect productivity in the workplace?
It increases productivity by motivating employees
It has no impact on productivity
It can decrease productivity by slowing down work processes.
It only affects the quality of work, not productivity
What are the key differences between a strike and work-to-rule?
The key difference is that a strike involves workers working extra hours, while work-to-rule involves workers refusing to work overtime.
The key difference is that a strike involves workers refusing to work at all, while work-to-rule involves workers performing their duties exactly as outlined in their contracts without any extra effort or flexibility.
The key difference is that a strike involves workers following all rules strictly, while work-to-rule involves workers being flexible with their duties.
The key difference is that a strike involves workers performing their duties exactly as outlined in their contracts, while work-to-rule involves workers refusing to work at all.
What role does mediation play in resolving industrial disputes?
It is a method of public protest against management decisions.
It is a formal legal process that mandates a decision.
It involves a neutral third party helping both sides reach an agreement.
It allows one party to impose their solution on the other.
Which of the following is a potential outcome of effective conflict resolution in industrial disputes?
Longer duration of disputes
Increased employee turnover
Improved workplace relationships
Heightened tensions between management and staff
What is the primary purpose of arbitration in conflict resolution?
To allow one party to dominate the discussion
To create a public record of the dispute
To facilitate open communication between conflicting parties
To provide a binding decision by a neutral third party
Which of the following best describes conciliation?
A strategy to escalate conflicts to higher authorities
A formal court proceeding to settle conflicts
A method of resolving disputes through informal discussions
A process where a neutral party makes a binding decision
In what way does mediation differ from arbitration?
Mediation involves a neutral party making a decision, while arbitration does not.
Mediation is a legal process, while arbitration is informal.
Mediation is always conducted in public, while arbitration is private.
Mediation focuses on facilitating dialogue, while arbitration results in a binding decision.
What is the first step an employee should take when filing a grievance?
File a formal complaint with HR
Speak to their immediate supervisor
Discuss the issue with coworkers
Contact a lawyer
What is the purpose of a grievance procedure in the workplace?
To provide a formal process for employees to express dissatisfaction
To promote competition among employees
To ensure all employees are treated equally regardless of their complaints
To allow management to ignore employee concerns
