LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMERCE
THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2012
CO 3203 – INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Date : 02-05-2012 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
SECTION-A
Answer all the questions: (10 x 2 = 20)
- What is slow down strike?
- What is a physiological need?
- What is multiplier effect?
- What is retrenchment?
- Who are predatory unions?
- What is craft union?
- What is collective bargaining?
- What is open door policy?
- What is “outside leadership” in trade union?
- What is Red-Hot stove rule?
SECTION-B
Answer any FIVE questions: (5 x 8 = 40)
- Explain the importance of good industrial relations to a country and its economy.
- Explain the Gandhian approach to industrial relations.
- Explain the causes of industrial disputes.
- Mention any five reasons, why workers organize themselves in to a trade union.
- What are the obstacles in the growth of strong trade unionism?
- Explain the benefits of collective bargaining.
- What are the major causes of indiscipline?
- What are the causes of grievances in an organisations?
SECTION-C
Answer any TWO questions: (2 x 20 = 40)
- What are the various methods available for the prevention and settlement of industrial disputes?
- What are the various functions of trade unions?
- Explain the conditions essential for successful collective bargaining.