SW 3964 – INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & TRADE UNION (2)

Date : 28/04/2008 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

SECTION –A (10 X 2= 20)

(Answer ALL the questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 50 words)

Name any two uses of Industrial Relations for promoting Human Relations in Industry.
What do you understand by the term “Grievance”?
What is “Check-off system”?
Mention two differences between blue-collar and white-collar workers.
What is the role of “Works Committee” in Industrial Relations?
What is a recognised union?
Which section of the Indian Penal Code gives protection to a registered union against prosecution for legitimate trade union activities?
In which year the International Labour Organisation was established? Where is its headquarters situated?
Identify two skills for entering into Collective Bargaining relationship.
Name any two principles of Natural Justice.

SECTION –B (4×10=40)

(Answer any FOUR questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 300 words)

Write a short note on the historical development of Industrial Relations.
Briefly discuss the principles of Collective Bargaining.
What is Open-door Policy? Discuss its advantages and limitations with regard to handling grievances in an organisation.
Write a short note on the bipartite approaches to Industrial Relations.
Briefly discuss the structure and objectives of the major central trade unions.

SECTION–C (2×20=40)

(Answer any TWO questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 600 words)

Elaborately discuss the process of domestic enquiry in an industry with a suitable case study.
Elucidate the objectives, organisational structure and functions of International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Discus the Code of Discipline for Management and Trade Union and critically analyse the implementation of the code of discipline in Indian Industries.