Which one of the following industrial relations approach believes in state intervention via legislation and the creation of industrial tribunals as supporting management’s interest rather than ensuring a balance between the competing groups?

The correct answer is: A. Unitary approach

The unitary approach to industrial relations is based on the assumption that there is one common interest in the organization, which is to be pursued by management. This approach sees trade unions as a threat to management’s authority and believes that state intervention should be limited to ensuring that the law is upheld.

The pluralistic approach to industrial relations is based on the assumption that there are two competing interests in the organization, those of management and those of employees. This approach sees trade unions as a legitimate representative of employees’ interests and believes that state intervention should be used to ensure a balance between the two interests.

The Marxist approach to industrial relations is based on the assumption that there is a fundamental conflict of interest between employers and employees. This approach sees trade unions as a vehicle for the working class to overthrow capitalism and believes that state intervention should be used to support the working class.

The judiciary approach to industrial relations is based on the assumption that the law should be the primary means of resolving disputes between employers and employees. This approach sees trade unions as a legitimate representative of employees’ interests, but believes that the law should be used to ensure that both sides have a fair hearing.