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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
This course will enable the students to gain comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of industrial relations, focusing on the relationships between employers, employees, government and unions.
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24MHR421 |
Industrial Relations (Theory) |
CO502: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the concept of industrial relations. CO503: Evaluate the role of collective bargaining and grievance procedures. CO504: Analyze the causes and nature of industrial conflict. CO505: Evaluate the structure, functions, objectives and legal framework governing trade unions. CO506: Apply the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, to assess and improve workplace health, safety and welfare standards. CO507: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Tutorials, Case Study Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, presentations |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation |
Industrial Relations: Concept & Meaning, Importance of Industrial Relations, Objectives of Industrial Relations, Approaches of IR, Industrial Democracy- Concept and Scope.
Workers’ Participation in Management- Concept, Forms, Problems, Pre- requisites for success of Workers participation in Management.
Collective Bargaining: Concept, functions and Types of Collective bargaining; Process of Collective Bargaining, Collective bargaining in the Indian context.
Grievance Procedure: Meaning, Characteristics, Need for, Causes of Grievance, Basic Elements, Grievance Procedure
Industrial Conflicts: Meaning, Features, Classification of Conflicts: Strikes, Lockouts, Gherao, Causes and Impact of Industrial Conflicts, Lay off and Retrenchment, Unfair Labour Practices Machinery for prevention of Industrial Disputes: Model Standing order, Code of Industrial Discipline, Labour Welfare Officer, Tri-Partie Body. Machinery for settlement of Industrial Disputes: Conciliation, Arbitration and Adjudication, Courts of Enquiry, Dispute settlement procedure
Trade Union: Meaning, Functions, Objectives, Basis of Organization of Trade Union: Crafts Union, Industrial Union, General Union; Trade Federations, Problems of trade union. The Trade Union Act, 1926: Registration of trade unions, rights and liabilities of registered trade union, regulations, penalties and procedure.
Factories Act, 1948: Definitions; Authorities under the factories Act; Health; Safety; Provisions relating to hazardous processes; Welfare; Working hours of adults; Employment of young persons; Annual leave with wages; Penalties and procedure. *Case studies related to entire topics are to be taught.
Essential Readings:
Sinha, Sinha & Shekhar, Industrial Relations, Trade Union & Labour Legislation, Pearson Education, 2nd Edition, New Delhi
Monappa, Arun, Industrial Relations, Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Comp. Ltd., New Delhi.1stedition
Mamoria C B ,Mamoria Satish & Gangkar S V, “Dynamics of Industrial Relations”, Himalaya Publishing House,New Delhi.
Suggested Readings:
Chaterjee, N.N.Industrial Relations in India’s Developing Economy, Allied Book Agency, New Delhi. Poole Michael, Industrial Relations; Origins and Patterns of National Diversity; Routledge & Keganpaul, London. SubbaRaoP , “Essentials of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations” ,Himalaya Publishing House. Sharma, A.M. Industrial Relations, Conceptual and Legal Framework, Himalaya Publishing House 9th edirion
E-Resources:
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, ASWATHAPPA, McGraw Hill Education, Bookshelf - McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt Ltd (mheducation.com), Mcgraw2020
Journals:
Indian Journal of Industrial Relations South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management OPUS: Annual HR Journal
