ASSIGNMENT: Please CHOOSE one of the following questions and use legislation, relevant theory, and case studies drawn from industry and statistics to develop an academic essay.
Q.1 Critically debate the current context of collective strike action by trade unions in the UK and analyse how the proposed anti-strike action and anti-protest laws potentially being introduced by the UK government will affect employers, their workforces, and the capability to establish harmonious employment relations.
Q.2. Using a key sector organisation as an example, critically discuss the concept of employee voice. Illustrate and debate how this concept can be practically applied by employers to positively shape contemporary employment relationships and allow employees greater involvement in decision making at work.
Q3. Critically discuss the effectiveness of the UK Equality Act (2010) in addressing workplace inequality and outline three key recommendations you would give a major corporation seeking to promote wider diversity and inclusivity initiatives in the workplace.
Q4. Critically analyse the key employment relations frames of reference and debate how these may impact on management styles, approaches and the influence this has upon employee behaviours.