IGCSE, A Level Business Student Forum

Q20 Analyse the disadvantages to an employee, being a part of trade union. [6]

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[KN] Decrease in their bargaining power
[AN] In a trade union, collective negotiations may overlook individual needs.
[AN+] While strengthening the group's position, the resulting agreement might not align with each member's unique circumstances or preferences, potentially reducing individual bargaining power.

[KN] Disruption at work and strikes
[AN] Trade unions may use strikes as a bargaining tactic, pressuring employers but risking lost wages for individual employees.
[AN+] Differing opinions on strikes can create tensions and impact workplace relationships.

[KN] May be pressured to be involved in the action.
[AN] Even if the employee disagree with the moto he still will be forced to join the other members as he is a part too.
[AN+] Thus this may rise stress levels and final pay may get reduce too, as the employee was a part.


[KN] Ones individual need may not be fulfilled/ Lack of flexibility.
[AN] Since the union represents on behalf of all the member hence can result in ignorance of unique need of each employee and so decreasing motivation to work.
[AN+] Thus this can lead to feeling of dissatisfaction hence decreasing the productivity too.

(kn) pressure to take actions
(an) workers might not approve of some certain task but due to being part of being in the trade union they have to be
(an+) and if they aren't they'll lose their pay
(kn) participates in actions that the organisation docent approve of
(an) this would cause problems at the work place
(an+) causing the workers stress

{KN} Possibility of Conflicts with Management
{AN} Continuous conflicts between the trade union and management may result in a challenging work environment.
{AN+} Employees may feel caught in the middle, experiencing stress and potentially strained relationships with both union representatives and management.

{KN} Union Dues and Fees
{AN} Union members are often required to pay dues or fees to support union activities.
{AN+} Employees may experience a reduction in take-home pay, and dissatisfaction may arise if they do not fully support or agree with the union's initiatives.

[KN]Risk of Conflicts
[AN] conflicts with management can arise
[AN+]strained relationships or potential clashes

[KN]Dependency on Union Decisions
[AN]ones personal opinion may not hold any value
[AN+]lowered morale

Q20 Analyse the disadvantages to an employee, being a part of trade union. [6]

[KN]shaded/ignored opinion-majority
[AN]as many opinions and ideas are past around in trade unions, many on the conflicting side of majority's opinion may be ignored
[AN+]thus motivation and morale is low

[KN]rise in disputes between e.g. manager and employee
[AN]when a part of the union, as your seniors can't harm you through pay or dismissal for technically standing against them, they start targeting you, or picking on you regarding work.
[AN+]thus employee-manager/CEO relationships disrupt, making each of them uncomfortable around each other, etc.

[kn] Decrease in their bargaining power
[an] in a trade union all workers come together to get their needs aligned however this may cause an overlook on individual needs
[an+] Thus this may rise stress levels and final pay may get reduce too, as the employee was a part
[kn] Disruption at work and strikes
[an] Trade unions may use strikes as a bargaining tactic, pressuring employers but risking lost wages for individual employees
[an+] Differing opinions on strikes can create tensions and impact workplace relationships

[KN] Risk of Strikes and Disruptions
[AN] Strikes and other industrial actions are tools that trade unions can use to bargain for better conditions for their members.
[AN+] Although this is an effective tool for negotiating, it can have a negative effect on specific workers, who might lose their jobs in the event of protracted strikes, experience lost pay, or have their work schedules disrupted.

[KN] Strain on Employer-Employee Relations
[AN] Intense union activity can occasionally sour relations with the employer.
[AN+] Workers who value a collaborative and upbeat work culture may find it difficult to deal with this tension as it could negatively impact the entire work environment.