QUESTION $1$

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The parties to the tripartite relationship act as social partners in creating economic policy through cooperation, consultation, negotiation, and compromise. Critically analyse the role and functions of the THREE $(3)$ parties in the tripartite employment relationship in South Africa and highlight the issues causing conflict amongst these parties in the article provided.

QUESTION $2$

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Every organisation is affected by the environment in which it operates, however, a mark of a good organisation is the ability to anticipate change and respond accordingly. Guided by the article and applicable theory, debate the macroenvironmental factors impacting labour relations in South Africa.

SECTION B

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Answer ANY THREE $(3)$ questions in this section.

QUESTION $3$

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An employment dispute can be a lengthy and emotionally draining battle, with the ability to cause reputational risk to both disputing parties. Evaluate the three $(3)$ main stages in dispute resolution and distinguish between disputes of right and disputes of interest. Use pertinent examples to substantiate your answer.

QUESTION $4$

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Collective bargaining is a means through which employers and their organisations and trade unions can establish fair wages and working conditions. In the context of the collective bargaining dynamics in South Africa, analyse the internal and external dynamics which have an impact on the negotiation process in employment relations.

QUESTION $5$

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Collective bargaining is widely accepted as the primary means of determining employment terms and conditions in South Africa. Evaluate the rationale of the centralised collective bargaining approach, highlight the advantages of bargaining at this level, and appraise applicable types or styles of collective bargaining in South Africa.

QUESTION $6$

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The employment relations dynamics and power struggles can be viewed and managed from different theoretical frameworks. Provide a comparative analysis of various theoretical approaches to employment relations in the South African context. Provide appropriate examples to support your answer.

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