,LRM1501 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 17 September 2024 ; 100%
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QUESTION 1 1.1 Study the diagram below and complete the
table below by inserting the relevant party/parties in the
employment relationship (Column A) that matches the roles and
responsibilities as outlined in Column B. (5) Column A: Parties
in the tripartite employment relationship Column B: Roles and
responsibilities 1.1.1 A legal entity or person that controls and
directs the labour of persons using terms expressed or implied in
the contract of employment. In exchange for receiving labour
services, it is required to provide compensation to persons in the
form of salaries or wages. 1.1.2 Is required to obey lawful and
reasonable orders within the terms of the employment contract;
serve faithfully and perform duties with proper care and
diligence. 1.1.3 Negotiates employment terms and conditions
with trade unions. 1.1.4 Represents employees by negotiating
good working conditions and better wages/salaries on behalf of
employees. Assists and represents employees in grievance
procedures, disciplinary hearings and dismissal cases. 1.1.5 A
governing body that regulates the relationship between
employees and employers. Acts as a mediator in the
management of labour relations. CONFIDENTIAL Page 3 of 4
LRM1501 1.2 Complete the table below by inserting the correct
terms and concepts in Column A that matches the relevant
statements in Column B. (5) Column A: Terms and concepts
Column B: Statements pertaining to the terms and concepts
1.2.1 Refers to how people relate to one another at work, and
, includes the interactions and relationships between employers
and their employees, and the state. Amongst other aspects, it
involves preventing and resolving problems that may arise from
work and affect work performance. 1.2.2 Serves as a general
guide to action and defines the boundaries within which to make
decisions in relation to tasks that must be repeatedly performed
in an organisation. This entails formalised and codified
statements of principles to guide action that must be taken to
guide the thinking, actions, behaviour, decisions and practices of
role-players in the organisation. 1.2.3 A corrective measure that
employers use to correct employee behaviour in the workplace.
1.2.4 It refers to an act or omission by the employer which
disadvantages the employee, thus causing the employee to be
dissatisfied or unhappy in the workplace. 1.2.5 It is a formal
structure whereby employee(s) can formally communicate to
management regarding their dissatisfaction with any aspects of
the employment relationship. It is an internal workplace
mechanism that employers can use to resolve labour issues
raised by employees. In other words, it is a formal and upward
means of communication that employees may rely on to resolve
labour matters that are causing unhappiness or dissatisfaction in
the workplace. 1.3 Explain the connection between a contract of
employment and the employment relationship. Use an example
to illustrate how these two concepts are related to one another.
(5) 1.4 In each of the scenarios below, identify the most
applicable labour legislation (Act) (1 mark each); and give the
purpose of that Act (1 mark each). (10) 1.4.1 Peter has been
working at Superior Technologies for 12 months. Recently, he
has been feeling very tired and wants to take leave, but is not
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