Consider the balance of power between the employer and employees in the employment relationship. The law serves to provide some balance. Do you think that the law has provided a level playing field? The following might help you formulate an answer

• Does the employer always have more power than the employee? Give an example where the employee may have greater power.
• Comment on how the balance of power may impact a department or unit's ability to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Construct an example to show appropriate use of power by the employer and by the employee. What would be inappropriate use of power