...Curtin Business School School of Management CURTIN UNIVERSITY Singapore Campus 9797 Industrial Relations in Asia pacific region 302 Trimester 2014 Assessment 2: Individual report Name: Jeremy Tan Wen Cheng (17329381) Origin: Singapore Qualifications: Dip in Engineering, Current: Bach in Commerce International Business Date: 19 September 2014 Words: 2965 (Excluding Executive Summary, In text Citation) Question: Research, Analyse and Debate Exists a linkage between the exploitation of children, as a source of labour, and globalisation in both developing and industrialised countries? Table of Content Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………………...3 1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………... 5 2. Discussion……………………………………………………………………………. 5 2.1 Definition: What is child labour? ..................................................................... 5 2.2 Definition: What is globalisation? ………………………………………….... 6 2.3 Difference between developing and industrialised countries……………........ 6 2.3.1 Facts and background of India and Germany ………………………………... 7 2.3.2 ILO Convention no. 138 …………………………………………………….. 8 2.3.3 Perception of child labour in society ………………………………………… 8 2.3.4 Laws and how they are executed……………………………………………... 9 2.4.1 School attendance rate ……………………………………………………… 10 2.4.1 School drop-out rate ………..………………………………………………. 10 2.5.1 Structural change and the state of economy………………………………… 11 2.5.2 Digression to historical development...
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...INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION ACT/EMP PUBLICATIONS INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND GLOBALIZATION: CHALLENGES FOR EMPLOYERS AND THEIR ORGANIZATIONS Prepared by David Macdonald Senior Industrial Relations Specialist ILO/EASMAT Bangkok Paper presented at the ILO Workshop on Employers' Organizations in Asia-Pacific in the Twenty-First Century Turin, Italy, 5-13 May 1997. [Top] [Next] Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Industrial Relations (IR) in the Global Context (a) IR - a definition (b) IR and HRM (c) Liberalization, globalization and IR (i) Overview (ii) The relevance of globalization to industrial relations - a summary (iii) The role of multinational corporations (MNC's) (iv) Information technology and IR (v) The impact of other trends (d) The changing nature of IR - a re-definition? 4. IR in Asia and the Pacific (a) The historical context (i) General (ii) Economic development and industrialization (iii) Industrialization and IR policies (iv) IR arrangements - regional divergence (v) Other considerations (b) The current environment (i) Overview 2 (ii) Current responses to liberalization and globalization (iii) Important regional trends 5. Responding to Current and Prospective IR challenges in Asia and the Pacific developing an agenda for employers and their organizations to facilitate transition to the Twenty-first century (a) Overview (b) General issues (i) Achieving competitiveness (ii) Effective IR is a key to improved enterprise performance (iii)...
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...Current Status and Evolution of Industrial Relations System in Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Al Faruque Dr. Abdullah Al Faruque is an Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Law, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Dr. Faruque is a Commonwealth Scholar and holds a PhD from University of Dundee. He is a specialist in labour law, petroleum contracts and environmental regulation. An author of a book, Dr. Faruque has also written several articles in reputed law journals both in Bangladesh and abroad. Copyright © International Labour Organization 2009 First published 2009 Publications of the International Labour Office enjoy copyright under Protocol 2 of the Universal Copyright Convention. Nevertheless, short excerpts from them may be reproduced without authorization, on condition that the source is indicated. For rights of reproduction or translation, application should be made to the ILO Publications Bureau (Rights and Permissions), International Labour Office, CH-1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland. The International Labour Office welcomes such applications. Libraries, institutions and other users registered in the United Kingdom with the Copyright Licensing Agency, 90 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T4LP/ [Fax: +44 (0)20 7631 5500; email: cla@cla.co.uk], in the United States with the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923 [Fax: (+1)978 750 4470; email: info@copyright.com], or in other countries with associated Reproduction Rights Organizations, may take...
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...Global Journal of Human Resource Management Vol.3, No.3, pp.58-73, May 2015 Published by European Centre for Research Training and Development UK (www.eajournals.org) HISTORY, EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE Kipkemboi Jacob Rotich1, Moi University, School of Human Resource Development, Department of Development Studies, P.o Box 3900-30100, Eldoret, Kenya. ABSTRACT: Various attempts have been made towards tracing the historical development of the discipline of Human Resource Management (HRM). However, these initiatives have largely been concentrated on certain specific periods of time and experiences of specific countries and regions such as Australia, the USA, the UK and Asia (Nankervis et.al, 2011; Kelly, 2003; Ogier, 2003). This paper attempts to document the entire history of the discipline of Human Resource Management from a holistic perspective. The evolution and development of HRM will be traced right from the pre-historic times through to the postmodern world. Major characteristics in the evolution and development of HRM will also be examined and documented. KEYWORDS: Human Resource Management (HRM), evolution, history INTRODUCTION Defining Human Resource Management (HRM) According to Armstrong (2006) Human Resource Management (HRM) is defined as a strategic and coherent approach to the management of an organization’s most valued assets – the people working there who individually and collectively...
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...contracts. Third, the increase in international competition as a result of globalization undermined the bargaining power of trade unions and strengthened the hand of management. Finally, the growth of non-standard forms of employment, for example part-time or fixed-term contracts put a brake on union Trade union membership has declined in many countries. Collective bargaining is a key means for improving wages and conditions of work and for regulating employment relations. Integration into global markets has intensified competition. In response, enterprises sought to be more flexible by introducing new forms of work organization and changing their employment practices. These changes present important challenges for collective bargaining. Collective bargaining practices and structures needed to adapt to remain responsive. This paper examines some broad trends and issues in specific regions. Susan Hayter is Senior Dialogue Specialist, ILO, Geneva. E mail: hayter@ilo.org 596 The Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, Vol. 45, No. 4, April 2010 International Comparative Trends in Collective Bargaining recruitment of these...
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...economic lumps along a distinct landscape”. The impression is to increase economic expansion by connecting backward regions with more developed industrial hubs and to expand access to markets through the merger of trans-border production networks. 2. During the visit of Chinese Prime Minister to Pakistan from 22 to 23 May 2013, China proposed a ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’ (CPEC or C-PEC) to connect Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang...
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...Name: Diane Sneddon-Fry Student Number:00061383T Unit Module: PRN 101 Teacher: Tiffany Junee Essay: How is the changing technology environment impacting Public Relations? How is the changing technology environment impacting on Public Relations? Public Relations more than ever before is feeling a direct impact on this fast moving and ever evolving technology based world we live. Traditional forms of media are becoming obsolete, people are participating in more on-line discussions and organisations are much more accountable as more and more people have access to computers, phones and applications 24 hours, seven days a week. ‘In a world where e-mails are returned faster than phone calls and decisions may be made based on corporate websites, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses and business professionals to create and maintain and effective online presence.’ (Gale Cenage Learning, Madiha Bilal Kapadia, 30 November 2011) Recently Qantas was involved in a potential on-line disaster or was it a stroke of Public Relations genius that shifted the focus from the trade union discussions to a pair of first class pyjama’s? Qantas is Australia's largest airline and one of the oldest airlines in the world. Qantas was founded in Winton, on 16 November 1920 as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited by Paul McGuiness, Hudson Fysh, Fergus McMaster and Arthur Baird. Initially the airline operated air mail services subsidised by the Australian...
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...International Relations Who are the main diplomatic partners of the People’s Republic of China? The United States The first partner of China is undoubtedly the United States of America. However, the relations between these two countries are far from being very simple. There is no denying that China has genuinely been mesmerized by the military and economic power of the USA for a long time. And it is clear that the aim of the Chinese is to fill up this backwardness and even to surpass the American “hyper-puissance”. But in the same time, China is perfectly aware of the necessity to remain on good (and peaceful) terms with the country, which is one of the major actors of the control of the security of the Oriental Asia. Moreover, it is impossible to turn a blind eye to the fact that China largely depends on the American economy. For example, the Chinese foreign trade surplus with the US amounted to 233 billions dollars in 2006 and the currency supplies currently comes to 1000 billions dollars whose the most part is composed of American Treasury Bills. Thus, this economic interdependence allows the two countries to keep good and pacific ties. Nevertheless, the most sensible problem between China and the USA has remained Taiwan for a long time. Since the normalisation of their relations in 1979, Beijing and Washington have agreed with the fact of maintaining a status quo on this burning issue. Actually, this situation is nurtured by a kind of military confrontation, which...
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...CURRICULUM VITAE Professor Patit Paban Mishra, an Indian national was educated in Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Rabindra Bharati University. Professor Mishra’s main area of research lies in history , international relations and Asian studies. After retirement from Sambalpur University, Orissa, India; as a Professor in 2011, he took up assignment as visiting Professor at Northern University of Malaysia(UUM). CURRENT DESIGNATION Visiting Professor, UUM College of Law, Government and International Studies (COLGIS) Universiti Utara Malaysia 06010 UUM Sintok, Kedah DA, Malaysia. Malaysian phone numbers are , +60149344425, +60108049347. E-mail, ppmishra7@yahoo.com and/or patit@uum.edu.my ACADEMIC/RESEARCH/TEACHING INTEREST History, international relations and Asian studies. ------------------------------------------------- EDUCATION ------------------------------------------------- D. Litt.(1998) Rabindra Bharati University, Calcutta, Orissa in Trans-National Migration: A Study of Culture in Transit. ------------------------------------------------- Ph.D.(1979)Centre for South, Southeast and Central Asian Studies, J.N.U., New Delhi, ------------------------------------------------- The Problem of Laos: Its international dimensions since the Geneva Conference respectively. ------------------------------------------------- M.Phil (1972) Centre for South, Southeast and Central Asian Studies, J.N.U., New Delhi, The Pathet Lao...
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...countries. We believe in our strategy - and we'd like you to be a part of it. As a global leader, GE can bring together the best in science, technology, business and people to help solve one of the world's toughest challenges and shape a new age of healthcare. Something remarkable happens when you bring together people who are committed to making a difference - they do! At work for a healthier world. | Posted Position Title | HR Director, Turkey and Central Asia (TCA) | Career Level | Experienced | Function | Human Resources | Function Segment | HR Client Support | Location | Turkey | City | Istanbul | Relocation Assistance | No | Role Summary/Purpose | The HR Director,TCA provides tactical and strategic Human Resource leadership and generalist oversight for the region team across the Turkey and Central Asia region for Healthcare | Essential Responsibilities | • Providing leadership, direction and expertise for the full scope of HR functions including: salaried and non-salaried employee relations, employee compensation,...
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...is close to fulfill the criteria of regional power status in Asia Pacific. Today China is one of the largest economies in the world in GDP, and has the largest reserves of foreign exchange. In terms of manpower, China has the biggest military in the world. Chinese defense expenditure is the highest in the region and the second highest in the world. China possesses nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles and missile submarines. A regional power must: 1. belong to a geographically defined region; 2. articulate the pretension of a leading position in this region; 3. have great influence in regional affairs and dominate this region in economic and military terms; 4. play the role of regional peacemaker; 5. be integrated in interregional and global forums and institutions; 6. be recognized or accepted as the regional leader by its neighbors. First of all The Asia-Pacific region includes East Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia near the Pacific Ocean. China belongs to geographic region of East Asia. Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Mongolia also refer to geographic East Asia. Secondly, China pretends to be a regional power. The Asian economic crisis that occurred in 1997 can prove this fact. China wanted to assume itself as a state leader in solving that crisis. This leadership role became an important step towards China’s recognition as a regional leader. Thirdly, China has affected the states in Asia territory with its religious and alphabet. China plays a larger...
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...Introduction Industrial conflict is caused by the disputes and disagreements between the employees and employers in the working environment. Such conflicts can be manifested into covert or overt industrial actions. In Singapore, industrial conflict is greatly suppressed due to government intervention and trade unions. Instead of displaying resistance as a group, forms of covert industrial actions are expressed individually among workers such as absenteeism, low work productivity, attempts in sabotage and various forms of unpleasant conduct to show their dissatisfaction. (Petzall et al. 2007) Overt or collective actions such as strikes and other movements of resistance have gradually ceased to exist in Singapore due to the combination efforts of the government and the tripartite alliance as well as the transformation of its labour movement. In contrast with the past, it is evident that Singapore has turned about its condition from inactive trade unions to establishing employment laws and trade union movement. Take the case of the Hock Lee bus strike in 1955 which escalated into a bus riot, causing four people to be killed and thirty-one injured (National Trades Union Congress 2011). This was a collective form of industrial conflict. After going through political changes and the introduction of collective bargaining through the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), such overt actions were visibly reduced. However, this does not mean that workers do not have their dissatisfaction...
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...diplomatic partners of the People’s Republic of China The United States The first partner of China is undoubtedly the United States of America. However, the relations between these two countries are far from being very simple. There is no denying that China has genuinely been mesmerized by the military and economic power of the USA for a long time. And it is clear that the aim of the Chinese is to fill up this backwardness and even to surpass the American “hyper-puissance”. But in the same time, China is perfectly aware of the necessity to remain on good (and peaceful) terms with the country, which is one of the major actors of the control of the security of the Oriental Asia. Moreover, it is impossible to turn a blind eye to the fact that China largely depends on the American economy. For example, the Chinese foreign trade surplus with the US amounted to 233 billions dollars in 2006 and the currency supplies currently comes to 1000 billions dollars whose the most part is composed of American Treasury Bills. Thus, this economic interdependence allows the two countries to keep good and pacific ties. Nevertheless, the most sensible problem between China and the USA has remained Taiwan for a long time. Since the normalisation of their relations in 1979, Beijing and Washington have agreed with the fact of maintaining a status quo on this burning issue. Actually, this situation is nurtured by a kind of military confrontation, which enables...
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...It was able to be so successful during industrialization because of four practices created during that time. Nationalism, the “civilizing mission”, scientific racism, and industrial capitalism were the four big contributors to this policy. These four processes all had very different effects on Imperialism during this time period but they all had the same effect on it, allowing it to be successful. During the age of Industrialization, labor was devoted to the production for the global market. It was in their interest to “improve” the societies that they had previously governed, which is the bases of the civilizing mission. While developing into new places, it was important to have happy workers who would...
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...1. Limited financial regulation and enforcement The less robust financial regulation system in Asia presents corruption risks and legal compliance issues for American companies that must comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The ownership of wealth in Asia is generally highly concentrated, which contributes to the acceleration and agility of domestic businesses and the economy. Yet, this relative economic transformative speed encourages corruption and back-channel methodologies, and American companies operating under compliance protocols may be less competitive in this particular climate. For instance, the government in China established five to ten year plans for local businesses to grow and has high concentrations of wealth among members of the Communist Party and related business families. U.S. firms that try to enter or grow within this specific environment struggle and business-to-business contracts might not comply with FCPA as bribery to hasten or ease up processes may be involved from either side. 2. Currency convertibility issues and domestic economic manipulation The diverse banking and financial landscape of the region presents another challenge for U.S. enterprises. With no singular regulator, different trading centers and diverse currency rates, Asian nations can keep their currencies low to promote export growth. Economic zones like those in China and India challenge American enterprises, as they do not operate under national or even provincial regulations...
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