By

Shanmuka Nalli IMBA 7th Trimester Roll no: 1234110121

Introduction
IR: Relationship between mgmt and labour or employees and their organizations that characterize or grow out of employment Aspects: Employer-employee interaction Compromise and accommodate Interactive and consultative Employee Associations, Trade Unions

Objectives
To enhance the economic status of the worker To regulate the production by minimizing conflicts through state control To socialize industries by making the government an employer To provide a say to the workers in management and decision making To improve workers strength to solve problems through mutual negotiation and consultation with management To foster trade unions to improve collective strength To avoid industrial conflicts and maintain democracy

Industrial Disputes Act 1947 (amm.1982)

Classification of employees Working hours Holidays Leave Suspension Termination Stoppage of work Grievance redreessal etc

Code of Discipline
No strike or lockout without prior notice No unilateral action No deliberate damage to property Existing redressed mechanism should be used No unfair labor practice Prompt grievance settlement Prompt disciplinary action for indiscipline after proper enquiry

Significance
Industrial Peace Industrial Democracy Improved Productivity Benefits to Workers

Essentials for Better IR

Strong, organized and democratic employee unions Collective Bargaining Mechanism Management Backing Strong state control Evolution of Principles by Committees

IR vs. HRD
IR
1. Contractual relation 2. Strengthening employees 3. Code of disciple and rules 4. Pluralist 5. Division of labour

HRD
1. Trust, understanding and openness 2. Developing employees 3. Collaborative and not rule restricted 4. Unitarist 5. Teamwork

Conclusion
IR is one of the major HR operative functions Strives to maintain peace and harmony among management and employees as well overall industry Establishes a code of conduct for systematic, organized, collaborative relationship Encourages discipline by integrating state control