ZIMSEC O-Level Economics

6.4.2Employers' and employees' associations; trade unions and government

Employers' and employees' associations; trade unions and government in ZIMSEC O-Level Economics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.

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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

6.4.2.1Form 2: identify employers' associations and employees' associations (trade unions, workers' committees) and explain their roles.
6.4.2.2Form 3: describe the role of trade unions and explain government intervention in wage determination.

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Trade unions, employers and government in wage setting
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Employers' and employees' associations; trade unions and government: sample question

The table shows the monthly market for security guards in a fictional city.

Monthly wage (US$)	Guards demanded	Guards supplied
180	1,950	1,380
195	1,815	1,530
210	1,680	1,680
225	1,545	1,830
240	1,410	1,980

The government sets a minimum wage of US$225 a month. How many guards are employed?

Choose one answer

A1,830
B1,680
C285
D1,545

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