Hrmg 033: Employee Relations Question Paper
Hrmg 033: Employee Relations
Course:Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3RDTRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIT CODE : HRMG 033
UNIT TITLE : EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Question One
Grievances and industrial disputes are inevitable in employee relations. In relation to the knowledge you have acquired in employee relations, discuss the grievance handling procedures as well as industrial dispute handling procedures.
(20 Marks)
Briefly discuss the basis of employee relations.
(5 Marks)
Give a brief definition of the following terms as used in employee relations
Employee relations
(1 Mark)
Industrial dispute
(1 mark)
Grievance
(1 Mark)
Collective bargaining
(1 Mark)
Trade union
(1 mark)
Question Two
Employee relations practitioners’ duties include ensuring balanced work diversity is maintained. In relation to work diversity, highlight and briefly explain the determinants of individual behavior/personality.
(12 Marks)
Discuss two types of collective bargaining and give examples of each.
(8 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss the tripartite approach to employee relations and discuss the responsibilities of each.
(12 Marks)
Highlight and briefly explain the importance of employee relations in an organization.
(8 Marks)
Question Four
There are different parties involved in employee relations. Outline five of these parties.
(5 Marks)
Discuss five functions of trade unions.
(10 marks)
Briefly explain the functions of an industrial court.
(5 Marks)
Question Five
Employee relations involve more that negotiating a labour agreement involving resolving grievances. Discuss causes of grievances in a work environment.
(10 Marks)
Discuss economic impact of industrial disputes to the various stakeholders.
(10 Marks)
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