EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS (IOP3704)
SEMESTER 1 (2024)
ASSESSMENT 1
MARKS: 50
DUE DATE: 29 FEBRUARY 2024
, QUESTIONS
1. The following terms are often used interchangeably even though they differ greatly in terms of
meanings. Define and differentiate between the following terms:
a. Employment relations (2)
b. Industrial relations (2)
c. Labour relations (2)
Differentiation (4)
2. What are the key ingredients to employment relations according to Matjie (2023). Argue for their
relevance and importance in employment relations. (12)
3. There are various parties to the employment relationship with their clear roles as described in the
tri-partite employment relationship. Argue for the relevance of the parties as seen in the
pentagonal employment relationships. (10)
4. The fields of industrial and organisational psychology and employment relations have not always
been collegial with each other. What are some of the reasons why the contributions of Industrial
and Organisational psychologists were neglected? List and discuss only four (4) reasons. (8)
5. There are numerous perspectives or approaches to employment relations in the world. Based on
your understanding:
a. Which approach was implemented in South Africa pre-1994? (3)
b. Which approach was implemented post-1994? (3)
c. Which approach is under implementation now under the current government? Give reasons
for all your answers, using relevant practical examples. (4)
SEMESTER 1 (2024)
ASSESSMENT 1
MARKS: 50
DUE DATE: 29 FEBRUARY 2024
, QUESTIONS
1. The following terms are often used interchangeably even though they differ greatly in terms of
meanings. Define and differentiate between the following terms:
a. Employment relations (2)
b. Industrial relations (2)
c. Labour relations (2)
Differentiation (4)
2. What are the key ingredients to employment relations according to Matjie (2023). Argue for their
relevance and importance in employment relations. (12)
3. There are various parties to the employment relationship with their clear roles as described in the
tri-partite employment relationship. Argue for the relevance of the parties as seen in the
pentagonal employment relationships. (10)
4. The fields of industrial and organisational psychology and employment relations have not always
been collegial with each other. What are some of the reasons why the contributions of Industrial
and Organisational psychologists were neglected? List and discuss only four (4) reasons. (8)
5. There are numerous perspectives or approaches to employment relations in the world. Based on
your understanding:
a. Which approach was implemented in South Africa pre-1994? (3)
b. Which approach was implemented post-1994? (3)
c. Which approach is under implementation now under the current government? Give reasons
for all your answers, using relevant practical examples. (4)
