LRM2601 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 27 March 2026; 100% Correct solutions and explanations.

LRM2601 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 27 March 2026; 100% Correct solutions and explanations.ASSESSMENT 02 (SEMESTER 1, 2026) This written assessment must be submitted in PDF format via myUnisa. Instructions for submitting the assessment are provided in section 6 of this document. You must type your assessment answers in MS Word and save the document as a PDF file. The University does not accept handwritten or printed assessments scanned into a PDF format. This is required to enable Turnitin similarity checking. Assessments not submitted in the correct format will not be marked and a 0 mark will be awarded. Therefore, ensure that you submit it in the correct format. You are also provided with an MS Word template to use when completing the assessment (available in the Assessment Information folder under Additional Resources). You are expected to meet the following requirements in terms of layout and technical presentation: • The cover page or first page of your document should display the module name and code, the assessment number, semester and year of registration, and your name and student number. • You are NOT required to include a table of contents, introduction or conclusion for this assessment, as you are not writing an essay. Simply answer the questions asked using the template provided. • To ensure your work is of the highest quality, avoid providing purely theoretical responses. Instead, read each question carefully, paying close attention to the specific action verbs, to ensure your answer directly addresses what is being asked. You must substantiate your views by citing your study material or other relevant sources, providing accurate in-text citations. Note that citing a source means using it as a foundation for your argument; you must not copy the text directly. All work must be original and written in your own words to demonstrate a clear understanding of the subject matter. Should any form of academic dishonesty (plagiarism or cheating) be detected, a 0 mark will be awarded, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. • As you are required to show your own understanding of and ability to apply the subject matter, using text-generating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and paraphrasing tools is not permitted. AIgenerated answers will not be marked and may result in disciplinary action. • While this is not an essay, you must include a list of references at the end of your document. Include full details of all the sources you consult in answering the questions using the Harvard Referencing Style. The reader should be able to access these sources based on the information provided. Should any concerns about plagiarism arise during the marking process, these sources will be accessed to investigate the authenticity of the information provided. The assessment questions were developed to test your understanding of the subject matter you had to master in the online lessons and the relevant sections in the prescribed book. Most of the theoretical information that you need is contained in these sources. When you are required to consult additional sources, this is communicated in the assessment questions. You need to show that you can correctly apply what you have learned to a practical scenario, as this is what you will be expected to do in the workplace. Detailed referencing guidelines are provided under Referencing and Plagiarism in the CEMS Harvard Referencing Style: Introduction to Referencing and Plagiarism LibGuide. No marks will be awarded for the general layout and technical presentation of your assessment. Please ensure, however, that all the required information, as indicated above, is included. You are not required to include an honesty declaration in your submission. By accepting the submission statement as part of the myModules submission process, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted the honesty declaration and its information in Appendix A. This assessment requires you to apply the theoretical foundations of South African Labour Relations Management (covered in Lessons 01, 02 and 03) to a practical scenario. You are expected to demonstrate: • A comprehensive understanding of core subject matter. • The ability to identify and solve complex labour relations problems. • The application of key concepts within the unique socio-economic context of the South African workplace. Start by reading the following case study and general instructions: SIYAKHULA AGRI-PROCESSING: NAVIGATING THE ECONOMIC SQUEEZE Siyakhula Agri-Processing is a medium-sized food production company situated in a rural town in the Eastern Cape. The town is plagued by severe socioeconomic challenges, including a high unemployment rate and deep poverty. Siyakhula is one of the few formal employers in the area, employing 250 permanent workers. The majority of the workforce (180 employees) are registered members of the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU), reflecting a strong collective presence. Over the past year, Siyakhula has faced significant financial strain due to the national energy crisis (load shedding, ageing electricity infrastructure, increasing electricity tariffs, etc.), rising inflation, and higher fuel costs. In an attempt to keep the business afloat, the CEO, Ms Dlamini, unilaterally implemented severe cost-cutting measures. Management completely halted the company's community upliftment feeding scheme, which many employees' extended families relied on. Furthermore, Ms Dlamini announced that the company’s logistics and cleaning departments would be outsourced to a Temporary Employment Service (TES), commonly known as a labour broker. The permanent workers in these departments will be retrenched and invited to sign new contracts directly with the TES. They will continue doing the exact same work at the Siyakhula premises indefinitely, but they will now be employed by the TES, likely at lower wages and with fewer benefits. Meanwhile, workers discovered that Ms Dlamini and the executive team still received their lucrative annual performance bonuses. When the FAWU shop steward requested a meeting to discuss alternative cost-saving measures and the impact of the outsourcing on the community, Ms Dlamini refused. She stated that management has the right to run the business as it sees fit and that employees should just be grateful to have jobs at all in this economy. The workforce is highly distressed. The lack of consultation and the disregard for the community's well-being have destroyed workplace harmony, and employees feel that the burden of the economic crisis is being placed entirely on the shoulders of the most vulnerable. This case study blends real and fictional elements. While the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU) is a real registered union, Siyakhula Agri-Processing is a fictional entity. These events are an imagined scenario created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (Gemini) to provide a context for the assessment. Do not attempt to research the company online, as it does not exist. Your task is to use the scenario as a foundation for applying your theoretical knowledge. IMPORTANT • Answer the questions in your own words. Direct copying from the study material, the case study or any other source will not earn marks. • Support your answers by referencing relevant theoretical information. All sources must be cited correctly using the Harvard referencing style, including a complete reference list at the end of your document. • To pass, you must demonstrate personal reflection and independent research. AI-generated answers will not be marked. • Use the mark allocation for each question as a guide for the required length and level of detail. You must demonstrate your knowledge of the relevant theory (obtained from the online lessons and the prescribed book) by using it as the starting point for your answers. Question 1: Africanisation, Ubuntu and organisational justice This question addresses the following learning outcomes: • Identify, explain and illustrate the implications of different ideological, theoretical perspectives on the conflict and common-ground dynamics in employment relations. • Demonstrate the implications of the nature and importance of perceptions of justice for the theory and practice of employment relations. Answer the following questions: 1.1 The Siyakhula case study illustrates a management style characterised by unilateral decisionmaking and a disregard for the broader community – an approach often cited as being in direct conflict with traditional African values. 1.1.1 Define and explain the concept of Ubuntu within the specific context of employment relations. (2) 1.1.2 Reflect on your own professional experience or an organisation you know well. Provide a personal, unique example of a leader or company that successfully applied the principles of Ubuntu in handling an employment relations matter. (2) Note relating to question 1.1.2: Do not use examples from the online lessons, the prescribed book (e.g., the Megasteel/Dr Zungu case) or any other source. This must be a personal, original reflection. 1.2 Employees at Siyakhula are outraged that executive bonuses were paid out while lower-level staff face retrenchments and the cancellation of essential community support schemes. 1.2.1 Identify the specific dimension of organisational justice being violated in this scenario. Substantiate your choice by defining the concept and providing a correct in-text citation from your