Defining Partnership
'An active relationship based on recognition of a common interest to secure competitiveness, viability and prosperity of the enterprise. It involves a continuing commitment by employees to improvements in quality and efficiency; and the acceptance by employers of employees as stake-holders, with rights and interests to be considered in the context of major decisions affecting their employment.
Partnership involves common ownership of the resolution of challenges involving the direct participation of employees/representatives and an investment in their training, development and working environment'.