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The need for workplace democracy within the context of South Africa's developing political democracy.

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1998

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This research undertakes a theoretical investigation of concepts related to industrial democracy and examines the need for workplace democracy within South Africa's dynamic contemporary context. It looks at the history of labour relations in South Africa as well as current labour relations and new legalisation in order to identify relevant change that has occurred that may facilitate the realisation of a democratic working environment. Labour relations in South Africa have always been conflictual and currently, during South Africa's transition to democracy, they continue to pose many challenges. This dissertation examines these challenges and investigates ways and means of achieving successful and sustainable transformation within the workplace that reflects the broader ideals of an improved quality of life anticipated by a political democracy.

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Thesis (M.A.)-University of Natal, Durban, 1998.

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Democracy--South Africa., Labour policy--South Africa., Management--Employee participation., Industrial management--Employee participation., Theses--Industrial, organisational and labour studies.

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