Case Study

Case Study

Question 1

The company exhibits multiple industrial relations. First, its management is yet to establish proper communication channels to ensure that the workforce can air their views freely. Besides, it utilizes a utilitarian form of leadership. To the management, the only way to motivate employees to work harder is by instilling fear and introducing harsh consequences for poor performers. Given that a workers union is absent, the top management intends to exploits this opportunity without consideration of employees’ rights and entitlements. Such a stance does not go unnoticed, however, as a section of labour force starts to realize flaws that exists within the organisational system.

Question 2

            The introduction of workers’ union puts Peter and Jim in an odd position because they can no longer push their agenda openly without attracting the union’s attention. Therefore, there is a need for them to devise new and silent strategies such as introducing rewards and benefits to the hardworking employees. Such a positive form of motivation not only encourage the workforce to perform, but also ensures that it does not get reported to the union. Other silent strategies include approaching employees at a personal level and not addressing a group with regards to their contribution to the corporation. 

Question 3

The effectiveness of these methods is evident in employee empowerment as they gain confidence in their overall performance. As the level of competition among employees is raised, it is highly probable that a new organisational culture will develop. Besides, there is an alteration of employee mindset especially on how they view the leadership, thus resulting in strengthening relations and cooperation towards achieving the goals and objectives (Stredwick, 2013).

Question 4

            If I were peter, I would strive to confront peter and Jim in a bid to address and settle the union matter. I will be obliged to present facts on the benefits of a union not only to employees, but also to organisational performance in the long-run. If Peter and Jim’s goal is to ensure a steady growth of the firm, then they will have no option than to endorse a formation of a worker’s union.

Bibliography

Stredwick, J., 2013. An Introduction to Human Resource Management. London: Routledge.