Unit 2 revised

Question 1

Describe the following human resource role players:
The International Labour Organisation (ILO)

Answer 1

The ILO encourages fair workplace practices and supports the development of workplace programmes.

Question 2

Describe the following human resource role players:
National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac)

Answer 2

Nedlac creates a forum for dialogue among government, organised labour, organised business, and communities on socioeconomic and labour policy concerns.

Question 3

Describe the following human resource role players:
The State

Answer 3

The State functions:
* as the executive
* as the judiciary
* as the legislature

Question 4

Describe the following human resource role players:
Trade unions

Answer 4

Trade unions are independent organisations that represent employees in their respective organisations.

Question 5

Describe the following human resource role players:
Employer organisations

Answer 5

Employer organisations function similarly to trade unions and can receive funding from other employers or employer organisations.

Question 6

Describe the following human resource role players:
Professional bodies that support HR role players

Answer 6

Professional bodies provide support for continuous professional training and development in HR. E.g.. SABPP, IPM

Question 7

Describe the relationship between the State and the employer.

Answer 7

This relationship includes the processes for business registration via government platforms.

Question 8

Describe the employer-employee relationship.

Answer 8

The employer-employee relationship often raises concerns about appropriateness, fairness, and legality, and is usually formalised with an employment contract.

Question 9

Differentiate between an employee and an independent contractor.

Answer 9

An independent contractor is hired to complete a specific task for a defined duration, unlike an employee.

Question 10

Differentiate between the employer and the employer organisation.

Answer 10

Employer organisations offer organisations the opportunity to influence the government.

Question 11

Differentiate between the employee and the trade union.

Answer 11

Trade unions ensure that members are represented and have their best interests at heart. This is maintained through active participation.

Question 12

Differentiate between the employer, the employee and the trade union.

Answer 12

LRA allows the employer and the trade union to enter into a collective agreement.
Recognition agreement.

Question 13

Differentiate between HR employees and professional bodies.

Answer 13

The relationship is voluntary. HR employee joins the body to benefit from the association.