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Ms-223-Management of Industrial Relations
Ms-223-Management of Industrial Relations
Ms-223-Management of Industrial Relations
Unit 1
1. Introduction
2. Industrial conflict, Industrial Dispute1. meaning 2. classification & 3. impacts. 3. Causes of industrial dispute 1. prevention & 2. settlement of dispute 4. Methods for settlement of industrial dispute 1. Theory of Consensus in Industrial Society.
Introduction
Industrial relations play an important role in ensuring security to the working class as well as economic progress for the nation. Good labor management relations are sine qua non for increasing production and improved productivity ; and without industrial harmony, economic harmony is not possible .
The international institute of labor relations has defined it as social relations in production.
Industrial Conflict
Industrial conflict is the situation where disagreements arise between employees and employers over matters related to the working conditions.
Conflict is endemic among human grouping because of the divergent interests which are usually diametrically opposed. While employers must maximize his profit by reducing to the minimum level the cost of production which is usually at the detriment of the employees, employees (usually represented by trade union)seek to secure a work condition of a bearable standard and better remuneration.
Causes
Wage demands
1.Usually occur when an agreement expires or esp. concerning overtime payments.
2.Many employees may believe they need to be paid more but the employer may not agree.
3.In times of inflationary pressures such as GST, rising oil n interest rates employees are likely to seek wage increases to maintain their standards of living.
Causes
Working conditions
1. Employees take action if there is a risk to either their or others at the workplace. OH&S act provides guidelines. 2. Common esp. where there are chances of damage to hearing, lungs or eyes. 3. Disputes can happen over staff facilities like kitchens, parking and the equipment used by workers.
Causes
Management policies
1. These include concerns over leave entitlements such as sick leave, holiday leave, promotion and redundancy 2. Management may change policies without adequate consultation n this creates a change to custom and practice. 3. Globalization has encouraged this conflict
Causes
Political and Social issues
Involves wider issues (environmental and political) where employees take action to support a cause. Employees are less likely to take strong action to support a cause given the reduced union power in the WRA.
Industrial Dispute
An industrial dispute may be defined as a conflict or difference of opinion between management and workers on the terms of employment.
Industrial Dispute
As per Section 2(k) of Industrial Disputes Act,1947, an industrial dispute in defined as any dispute or difference between employers and employers, or between employers and workmen, or between workmen and which is connected with the employment or non-employment or the terms of employment or with the conditions of labor, of any person.