Exam 1: Introduction

What is the fundamental element of the political economy view of industrial relations?

According to the textbook's adaptation of Dunlop's IR systems model, which group is added as actors in the IR system?

According to Georgetti, temporary foreign workers should be placed into the permanent immigration stream only when necessary.

Barbash's (1987) equity-efficiency theory argues that employers may hold the value of profitability and competitive advantage.

Dunlop's concept of shared ideology refers to a set of common beliefs held by the actors of the Industrial Relations system.

How many areas of law are included in the legal subsystem of the IR system?

According to Dunlop, the role of Specialized Government Agencies is to develop, implement, and administer legislation and policies pertinent to the employment relationship.

What subsystem of the industrial relations model includes technology?

Dunlop discussed that the employment relationship existed of as "web of rules." Explain this concept along with the actors roles/rights and responsibilities.