CH4: Contemporary socio-economic issues (E) Flashcards
(16 cards)
Provide the definition og Sexual harassment.
Unsolicited advances of a sexual nature by colleagues usually in a managerial position.
Give 6 examples of Socio-economic issues.
- Illiteracy
- Inflation
- Economic crime
- Dumping
- Strikes
- Low income levels
Give 3 types of Ethical misonduct.
- Sexual harassment
- Corruption
- Mismanagement of funds
What is Piracy?
Illegal use or imitation of another person’s work.
Give 4 impacts of Piracy.
- Loss in revenue
- Decline in sales and profits
- Artists see no value in producing
- Affect artists/producers productivity levels
What are 3 solutions to deal with Piracy?
- Copyright
- Patent
- Trademark
What is Copyright?
Exlclusive legal right assigned to producer to publish work.
What is a Patent?
Right is granted by government for mimited period up to 20yrs.
What is a Trademark?
Sign, character or word protected by law
What is Industrial relationd?
Relations between management and workers in industry.
What is a Go-slow?
Work is delibrately slowed to reduce productivity.
What is a Lockout?
Employer prevents striking employees from entering premises. Notified 48 hours in advance in writing.
Give 3 purposes of the LRA act.
- Encourage collective bargaining
- Encourage fair labour practice
- Structure fair governing relations between employer and employee.
What is a Trade Union?
Association formed by workers to represent and protect their rights in the workplace.
Give 3 roles of a Trade Union.
- Highlight need for job creation.
- Ensure poverty levels are kept low.
- Represent staff members in the workplace
Give 3 functions of a Trade Union.
- Represent employees in meetings.
- Empower employees about their rights
- Protect from unfair dismissals ad labour practices.
