QUESTION 1 (15 Marks) The environment has a profound influence on employment relations. Discuss how the various environments in marikana skrike affect the working relationship. QUESTION 2 (30 marks) Industrial action is accepted worldwide as an integral part of collective bargaining process. Industrial action can take different forms, which include strike, lock out, picketing and protest action. Not all industrial action ends with a resolution as is seen in the video of the Marikana strike. The unprotected strike that took place at the Lonmin mine, ultimately led to the Marikana Massacre. Provide a comprehensive discussion on the legal implications and management of unprotected strike for your organisation. Refer to relevant legislation and examples to support your discussion, so that the executive team will comprehend the seriousness of this form of industrial action. QUESTION 3 (30 Marks) Certain issues have a great propensity for conflict. The first step in the approach to conflict should be an acceptance that conflict or the potential for conflict exists. Conflict occurs when there are competing demands and objectives to be met which creates potential for resistance and opposition. When looking at the Marikana strike, if conflict is not managed properly, it can escalate and become destructive to one or more parties concerned. However, if you simply tune into your employees, you can easily recognise tension and signs of conflict, and in turn stop the situation from escalating. Discuss various reasons for conflict and the effects that are associated with conflict. QUESTION 4 (25 Marks) Although we have discovered that, there are many reasons for and detrimental effects of conflict. Discuss ways in which conflict can be resolved