Industrial Relations (Junior Cert Business Studies): Quizzes
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What do industrial relations describe?
What do industrial relations describe?
Working relationship between employers & employees
What happens when workers feel treated fairly and with respect?
What happens when workers feel treated fairly and with respect?
They tend to work more effectively
What is a trade union?
What is a trade union?
An organisation protecting workers' rights
Which is a key goal of trade unions?
Which is a key goal of trade unions?
Negotiate better wages & salary increases
What is collective bargaining?
What is collective bargaining?
Negotiating as a unified group vs. individually
How many members does SIPTU, Ireland's biggest trade union, have?
How many members does SIPTU, Ireland's biggest trade union, have?
Around 180,000 members
What is the ICTU?
What is the ICTU?
Main governing body for trade unions in Ireland
What is a shop steward?
What is a shop steward?
Worker elected to represent union members
What is a key responsibility of shop stewards?
What is a key responsibility of shop stewards?
Represent union members in meetings with management
How do good industrial relations benefit employers?
How do good industrial relations benefit employers?
Lower staff turnover reduces recruitment costs
How do positive industrial relations benefit employees?
How do positive industrial relations benefit employees?
Better wellbeing and self-esteem
What is a problem caused by poor industrial relations?
What is a problem caused by poor industrial relations?
Increased absenteeism from unhappy workers