SOC3702 Industrial Sociology (SOC3702)

In this essay, the various analytical frameworks of reference for industrial interactions are examined, focusing on how well each one depicts the current dynamics of industrial relations. The first approach to be discussed is that of Adam Smith and the free-market school of thought. Then, Emile Durkheim's structural functionalism and its influence on the unitary framework and pluralist approach are explored. Next, the radical/critical viewpoint is considered in light of Karl Marx's declaration...

Fordism refers to the economic and social systems that emerged following the Second World War. These systems were characterised by mass production, centralised decision-making, and tight control over the labour force. Many governments adopted the Fordist model to boost their economies and improve living standards. However, the problems associated with capitalism eventually led to the transition from Fordism to post-Fordism. In post-Fordist societies, power is more evenly distributed between the ...

Comparison between Durkheim, Marx and Weber

The transition from Fordism to post-Fordism in the world of work. 80%

The potential of workplace forums as envisaged in the Labour Relations Act (LRA) to promote workplace democracy and effective worker participation in South Africa.- 70%

Essay

SOC3702 - Semester 01 MCQ MEMO