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Applied Labour Relations Management
Competencies
LRM3701
Semester 2-2023
Assignment 1
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QUESTION 1
Click on the link https://ewn.co.za/2022/05/09/nehawu-condemns-unfair-dismissal-of-shop-
stewards-at-unisa, read the content and then answer the following questions:
1.1. Make use of the facts in this case study, determine whether the dismissals in question were fair
or not from a substantive point of view. [6 marks]
1.2. In the case study, the union makes reference to the issue of “correct procedure”. Compile a brief
report on what would constitute a correct procedure for dismissing employees. Juxtapose the
procedure you propose with the procedure represented in the case study. [14 marks]
1.3. With reference to the last paragraph of the case study, the university’s management allege that
the strike is an unprotected one. Advise the union on the consequences of its conduct. [10 marks]
QUESTION 2
Click on the link http://www.salabournews.co.za/50411-unpaid-teachers-who-staged-sit-in-at-
private-durban-school-fired and, familiarise yourself with the content of the case study and then
answer the following question: As a labour relations practitioner, which element from the case study
would you select to justify that the employer failed to perform its duties? [10 marks]
QUESTION 3
Read the case study that can be found at this link: https://www.salabournews.co.za/58359-unions-
and-employers-in-passenger-bus-sector-ink-6-wage-increase-deal. Making use of the facts in the case
study, categorise with explanation the outcome chosen by the negotiators or the parties involved in
the negotiation process [10 marks]
TOTAL: [50 MARKS]
Remember to Paraphrase to avoid plagiarism.
Good luck
Applied Labour Relations Management
Competencies
LRM3701
Semester 2-2023
Assignment 1
, Page 2 of 6
QUESTION 1
Click on the link https://ewn.co.za/2022/05/09/nehawu-condemns-unfair-dismissal-of-shop-
stewards-at-unisa, read the content and then answer the following questions:
1.1. Make use of the facts in this case study, determine whether the dismissals in question were fair
or not from a substantive point of view. [6 marks]
1.2. In the case study, the union makes reference to the issue of “correct procedure”. Compile a brief
report on what would constitute a correct procedure for dismissing employees. Juxtapose the
procedure you propose with the procedure represented in the case study. [14 marks]
1.3. With reference to the last paragraph of the case study, the university’s management allege that
the strike is an unprotected one. Advise the union on the consequences of its conduct. [10 marks]
QUESTION 2
Click on the link http://www.salabournews.co.za/50411-unpaid-teachers-who-staged-sit-in-at-
private-durban-school-fired and, familiarise yourself with the content of the case study and then
answer the following question: As a labour relations practitioner, which element from the case study
would you select to justify that the employer failed to perform its duties? [10 marks]
QUESTION 3
Read the case study that can be found at this link: https://www.salabournews.co.za/58359-unions-
and-employers-in-passenger-bus-sector-ink-6-wage-increase-deal. Making use of the facts in the case
study, categorise with explanation the outcome chosen by the negotiators or the parties involved in
the negotiation process [10 marks]
TOTAL: [50 MARKS]
Remember to Paraphrase to avoid plagiarism.
Good luck
