ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. EACH QUESTION CARRIES ONE (1) MARK.

Question

1. Which one of the below is not a use of International Labour Standards?
A. Source of law
B. Means of Interpretation
C. Source of Equity
D. Source of Governance
2. Industrial Relations is concerned with ___________________.
A. Punishment of culprits
B. Work process & structures
C. Systems theory & perspectives
D. De-regulation of the work relationships
3. Collective bargaining is divided into three broad areas except _________________-.
A. Substantive terms and conditions of employment
B. Hours of work
C. Procedural rules
D. Working arrangement.
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4. After the expiry of the 30 days, a ____________ notification of the strike or lockout is given
to the commissioner and the other party.
A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 14 days
D. 30 hours
5. Conflict prevails in organisations, which of the following is not a type of conflict?
A. Relationship conflict
B. Data Conflict
C. Employee-Management conflict
D. Interest conflicts
6. The following are remedies for unfair dismissal except ________________-.
A. Re-employment
B. Re-engagement
C. Compensation
D. Engagement of a lawyer
7. For disciplinary procedure to be regarded as fair it should address one of the following:
A. Substantive fairness
B. Employee’s misconduct
C. Positive discipline
D. Equal treatment
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January –June BLR 612-Labour Relations
© BOU 2024
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8. ______________ means the employee obtains suitable alternative employment with the old
employer under new contract of employment plus the compensation for any time out of work.
A. Re-engagement
B. Re-instatement
C. Compensation
D. Re- Outsourced
9. Substantive fairness allows that ________________________________.
A. An employer may terminate an employee for unjust cause.
B. An employer may termination an employee for just cause.
C. An employer may not terminate an employee for just cause.
D. An employee may not terminate an employee for unjust cause.
10. Negotiation in good faith means __________________.
A. Verbal offers and agreements are not taken as given.
B. Opponents should not be left with some credits.
C. An offer once made cannot be withdrawn.
D. Agreements will be implemented as they stand.

Answer 1

1. D. Source of Governance
2. B. Work process & structures
3. D. Working arrangement
4. B. 48 hours
5. C. Employee-Management conflict
6. D. Engagement of a lawyer
7. A. Substantive fairness
8. A. Re-engagement
9. B. An employer may termination an employee for just cause.
10. D. Agreements will be implemented as they stand.