M3 - topic 2 part 1 Stakeholders

Question 1

what are stakeholders

Answer 1

any individual or group who has an interest or is affected by the business

Question 2

list the types of human resource stakeholders (6)

Answer 2

government
society
employees
employers
employer associations
trade unions

Question 3

what is the role of a employer (3)

Answer 3

Pay workers
Ensure workers have the skills to meet the business’s goals
Ensure working conditions and benefits comply with federal and state government

Question 4

what is the role of employees (3)

Answer 4

provides his or her skills to the business in return for income
must complete reasonable tasks to the best of their ability
follow established business protocols + conduct themselves according to set standard (code of conduct)

Question 5

what are trade unions

Answer 5

organisations formed by employees in a particular industry, trade or occupation

Question 6

what do trade unions do

Answer 6

they represent the employees and gain improved working conditions

Question 7

when did trade union membership peak

Answer 7

1971: 51% of workers where in a union

Question 8

why have trade union memberships been declining in the past 2 decades (4)

Answer 8

Increase in casual jobs,
globalisation
negative publicity in media
changes to Australian industrial relation laws

Question 9

how does an increase in casual jobs cause a decrease in the trade unions membership

Answer 9

casual workers do not have the same level of job security, thus may be less inclined to join a union

Question 10

how does globalisation cause a decrease in trade union membership

Answer 10

employers have access to workers from around the world

Question 11

how has negative publicity in media affect trade unions

Answer 11

corruption allegations + unruly protest = bad reputation

Question 12

how do changes to Australian industrial laws decrease union memberships

Answer 12

increased negotiations through enterprise bargaining

Question 13

what did employer associations originally do

Answer 13

use to fight back the influence of workers trade unions

Question 14

what role do employer associations have now

Answer 14

to act on behalf of employers in bargaining session, courts + tribunals

Question 15

list examples of employer associations(2)

Answer 15

Australian medical association

Australian chamber of commerce + industry

Question 16

list examples of things that have changed the way H.R in business operates (2)

Answer 16

the universal declaration of human rights

globalisation

Question 17

what impact does the universal declaration of human rights have on business

Answer 17

it outlines that everyone has the right to work and recognises the importance of work,

Question 18

what impact does globalisation have on business (2)

Answer 18

outsourcing staff from overseas

contract staff

Question 19

Roles of government on Human Resources systems (3)

Answer 19

employers
responsible economic managers
legislators

Question 20

Influences of government employers

Answer 20

hire 1/3 of all public sector employees

Question 21

influences of the government being an responsible economic manager

Answer 21

influencing levels of economic growth, impacts H.R.+ labour demands

Question 22

influences of the government being legislators

Answer 22

they create laws that provide a framework for a fair industrial relations system

Question 23

what are statues

Answer 23

laws made by federal + state parliaments

Question 24

what effect do statues have on employers (4)

Answer 24

meet WHS requirements
pay superannuation
provide appropriate leave for employees
provide a discrimination free environment

Question 25

list an example of an government agencies

Answer 25

The Australian human rights commission

Question 26

what does HREOC stand for

Answer 26

human rights and equal opportunities commission

Question 27

What does the HREOC do

Answer 27

ensure fair equal treatment of all employees in the workplace

Question 28

list three examples of government legislation that effect H.R.(3)

Answer 28

fair work act (2009)
racial discrimination act (1975)
human rights and equal opportunity act (1986)

Question 29

what does the fair work act (2009) outline

Answer 29

The terms and conditions of employment

The rights and responsibilities of employees, employers and employee organisation

Question 30

what does the racial discrimination act (1975) state

Answer 30

racial discrimination in certain contents unlawful in Australia

Question 31

what does the human rights and equal opportunity act (1986) responsible for

Answer 31

investigating alleged infringements of Australia’s anti-discrimination legislation.