LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.Com DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMERCE

AT 05

THIRD SEMESTER – NOV 2006

CO 3200 – INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

 

 

Date & Time : 31-10-2006/9.00-12.00   Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART – A

 

Answer the following concepts in FIVE lines each                           (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

 

1. Industrial relations
2. Industrial disputes
3. Conciliation
4. Adjudication
5. Trade union
6. Discipline
7. Grievances
8. Participative Management
9. Collective Bargaining
10. Strikes

PART – B

 

Answer any FIVE Questions                                                                         (5 x 8 = 40 marks)

 

1. State the objectives of participative management.  What are the various levels of participation?
2. What are the merits and demerits of voluntary arbitration?
3. Explain the procedures for registering a trade union.
4. Explain the procedures for dealing with disciplinary problems in an industrial.
5. What is the scope of a collective bargaining agreement?
6. Explain the characteristics of the various participants in a system of industrial relations.
7. What is the responsibility of a conciliation officer?  Critically evaluate the role played by him.
8. Who is a labour welfare officer?  What are his responsibilities?

 

PART – C

 

Answer any TWO questions                                                              ( 2 x 20 = 40 marks)

 

1. Explain the different stages involved in collective bargaining.  Are you of the opinion that collective bargaining is a success in India?
2. What steps can be taken to prevent industrial strikes in India?  Is adjudication an answer to the problem?
3. Explain the characteristics of joint councils, plant councils and shop councils.  Critically evaluate the working of these councils in India.

 

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