LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.Com DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMERCE

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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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.Com.,B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMERCE,ECO,SOC.

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

CO 3200 – INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Date : 05/05/2008                Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

SECTION-A

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS.                                                                10 X 2 = 20

1. Define the term Industrial Relations.
2. What is negative discipline?
3. Give the meaning of the term arbitration.
4. What is the purpose of installing gripe boxes in industrial organizations?
5. Why do workers organize themselves into trade unions?
6. What do you mean by labour harmony?
7. Name any four federations of trade unions in India.
8. List any three indicators of harmonious industrial relations in an organization.
9. Write a note on hot-stove rule.
10. What is collective bargaining?

SECTION-B

ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS.                                                           5 X 8 = 40

1. Explain the various alternatives to punishment.
2. State and explain the factors influencing Workers’ Participation in Management.
3. Bring out the causes of industrial disputes with appropriate examples.
4. Write short notes on:
   1. Joint Consultative machinery
   2. Quality Circles
5. Discuss the different approaches to Industrial Relations.
6. State the essential prerequisites  for observance of a good disciplinary system.
7. Explain the terms ‘strike’ and ‘lockout’.What are the different forms of srtikes common in industrial organizations?
8. Explain the obstacles in the growth of strong trade unions in India.

                                          SECTION-C

ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS                                                             2 X 20 = 40

1. Discuss the requirements of an effective collective bargaining procedure.State and explain the points that should be remembered in a negotiation process.
2. Why does there exist the problem of inter-union rivalry?What are the evil effects of this problem.Suggest measures  to curb this problem in India.
3. Write an essay on the grievance handling procedure for a medium-sized textile mill and list out the benefits of the procedure

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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)

1. What is slow down strike?
2. What is a physiological need?
3. What is multiplier effect?
4. What is retrenchment?
5. Who are predatory unions?
6. What is craft union?
7. What is collective bargaining?
8. What is open door policy?
9. What is “outside leadership”  in trade union?
10. What is Red-Hot stove rule?

SECTION-B

Answer any FIVE questions:                                                                                                    (5 x 8 = 40)

1. Explain the importance of good industrial relations to a country and its economy.
2. Explain the Gandhian approach to industrial relations.
3. Explain the causes of industrial disputes.
4. Mention any five reasons, why workers organize themselves in to a trade union.
5. What are the obstacles in the growth of strong trade unionism?
6.  Explain the benefits of collective bargaining.
7. What are the major causes of indiscipline?
8. What are the causes of grievances in an organisations?

SECTION-C

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

19. What are the various methods available for the prevention and settlement of industrial disputes?
20. What are the various functions of trade unions?
21. Explain the conditions essential for successful collective bargaining.

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B.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS & SOCIOLOGY

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

CO 3203 – INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Date : 11/11/2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

SECTION – A

Answer ALL questions:                                                                                                (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

1. What do you mean by employee discipline?
2. How are Trade Unions registered?
3. List out the benefits of collective bargaining.
4. What is Industrial Dispute?
5. Define Lockout.
6. Explain the term ‘Workman’.
7. What is a strike?
8. Who is a Conciliation officer?
9. Define ‘Grievance’.
10. Explain Works Committee.

SECTION – B

Answer any FIVE questions:                                                                                         (5 x 8 = 40 marks)

1. Explain the approaches to employee discipline.
2. Briefly explain the factors influencing workers participation in management.
3. Distinguish between Adjudication and Collective Bargaining.
4. Explain the significance of good Industrial Relations.
5. Discuss the qualities and attributes which members of negotiating team must possess.
6. Explain the new activities which trade unions can undertake in future.
7. Briefly discuss the essentials of a good disciplinary system.
8. Why has collective bargaining not flourished in India?

SECTION – C

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

1. Explain in detail the causes for employee grievance in an organization.
2. Discuss the reasons for Poor Industrial Relations and give suggestions to improve the same.
3. Explain in brief the rights and liabilities of registered Trade Unions.

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