BUS372: Employee & Labor Relations (BWK1307A)
Unions and management are two crucial components for any organization. Also, management and unions play a crucial role in any organization. However, some unions feel that the organization does not compensate its members fairly, or that the organizational working conditions are less than desirable. Conversely, some employers feel that unions interfere with management decisions and impede on a positive relationship between managers and employees. There may be some truth to both perceptions. However, management and unions need to come together and achieve a great healthy work environment for everyone who is involved with the organization. So, this paper will briefly describe the role of management in an organization, discuss the role of a union in an organization, will describe two strategies/actions an organization can implement to create and maintain a conducive, working relationship with unions as well as explain two strategies/actions a union can implement to create and maintain a conducive, working relationship with management.
First, the role of management in an organization is very important. Management has many responsibilities in an organization. Management helps an organization to become successful. Without the use of management the organization will not be successful. Management is also the ones who are responsible for conducting actions linked to hiring, employee training, compensation, evaluation etc… (DeSilva, 1997). Management also has a huge responsibility when it comes to staffing. “Staffing includes the recruiting, selecting, training, evaluating, compensating, and disciplining of employees within the organization. Staffing has become a preeminent function of contemporary managers” (Reilly, Minnick, et al., 2011). Management is also important because they to motivate their employees to become