Direct and Indirect Forms of Representation Refer to the Level

question 3

Multiple Choice

Direct and indirect forms of representation refer to the level at which employees can have a say within the organisation. The consultative/decision-making dichotomy refers to:

• A) the difference between consultation and decision-making.
• B) the depth of employee participation and influence.
• C) None of the options given here is correct
• D) the difference between decisions taken in consultation with unions and those taken without union involvement.

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Definitions:

Departmental Unit

A division within an organization with specific responsibilities, often based on function, product line, or geographical area.

Overhead Costs

Expenses related to the operation of a business that are not directly associated with the production of goods or services, such as rent and utilities.

Batch Set-ups

The process of preparing and adjusting equipment and processes for a specific batch of production.

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, often used to describe systems, processes, or situations that are difficult to understand or manage.