Only in April 2022 has Amazon recognized a union in United States of America. In the past Amazon has actively opposed unionization in the United States, having stated a preference to resolve issues with employees directly, asserting that unions would impede the company's innovation.

Question

Considering the characteristics of the above, what type of approach to labour relations would best describe Amazon?

a.
Societal Corporatism

b.
Radical approach

c.
Pluralist Approach

d.
Unitary Approach

Answer 1

The type of approach to labor relations that best describes Amazon, given its history of actively opposing unionization and its preference to resolve issues directly with employees, would be:

d. Unitary Approach

The unitary approach emphasizes a single focus on the organization, where management and employees are seen as having common interests. In this approach, management typically views unions as unnecessary and believes that it can resolve employment issues directly without third-party involvement. This aligns with Amazon's stance on unionization.