human, economic, social & cultural rights

Question 1

name the human rights that are applicable in the workplace

[ P, I, E, D ]

Answer 1

• privacy
• dignity
• equity
• information
• safety, security and protection of life
• freedom of speech and expression

Question 2

ways in which businesses could deal with human rights in the workplace: PRIVACY

[respect, rights, violate] ; [provide, employees]

Answer 2

• business must respect the rights the rights of clients and employees, and must not violate it
• they should not provide personal information about employees to anyone else

Question 3

ways in which businesses could deal with human rights in the workplace: DIGNITY

[workers, forced] ; [businesses, socio-economic, treat]

Answer 3

• workers should not be forced to do embarrassing or degrading work
• businesses must value their employees regardless of their socio-economic status and must treat them with respect and dignity

Question 4

ways in which businesses could deal with human rights in the workplace: EQUITY

[ensure, pay, work] ; [discriminate, opportunities]

Answer 4

• the business must ensure that workers receive equal pay for work of equal value
• the business should not discriminate against employees, but give equal opportunities to them

Question 5

2 economic rights of employees in the workplace

[ F, J ]

Answer 5

• freedom from forced labour
• join/form trade unions

Question 6

2 social rights of employees in the workplace

[ C, P ]

Answer 6

• clean water
• protection

Question 7

ways in which businesses can promote SOCIAL RIGHTS

[encourage, ensure]

Answer 7

• encourage employees to participate in special events
• ensure that employees have access to clean water and social security

Question 8

ways in which businesses can promote CULTURAL RIGHTS

[encourage, allow]

Answer 8

• encourage employees to participate in cultural activities
• allow employees to provide solutions to challenges from their own cultural perspective

Question 9

implication of equality, respect and dignity on businesses

[workers, recognising] ;[mission, include]

Answer 9

• workers should be treated with respect and dignity by recognising work well done
• mission statement of the business should include values of equality and respect