DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
(Upto 2012 13 Academic year and 2013 calendar year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Give a brief account of 'Fundamental Rights' prescribed
by the Constitution.
2. Enumerate the role and responsibilities of 'Internal
Trade Union'.
3. Define Industrial Relations. Note down its need and
significance.
4. Discuss the concept of 'Bi-partism' in agreements and its
practical applications.
5. Explain the need and significance of employee 'Safety
Programme' education.
6. What do you mean by 'House Journals"? Explain its
objectives and functions.
7. Write short notes on recent Convention of ILO and its key
recommendations.
8. Discuss the challenges involved in 'Voluntary Arbitration'
with proper examples.
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SECTION B — X 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Highlight the salient features of the Constitution of
India and mention how it is unique from the rest of
the other country constitutions.
Discuss the evolution and history of Labour
Movement and the formation of Union organization
with appropriate facts and events.
10. Explain the origin and development of Trade
Unionism in India and its contribution to
socio economic development.
List down the duties and responsibilities of WFTU.
11. Enumerate the social obligation and responsibility
of serving to the society by industry with apt Indian
illustrations over these decades.
Illustrate the grievance redressal procedure in a
PSU.
12. Write a detailed note the following with suitable example.
Prospects and challenges of collective bargaining.
Legal provisions regarding management of strikes.
13. Discuss the different types of safety organizations
and their functions in ensuring the industrial
safety.
What is the role of Union government in ensuring a
favourable climate for employers and Unions?
Support with apt illustrations.
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14. Discuss the modern developments of 'Workers
Participation' in any industry of your choice.
Write a detailed note on Grievance Redressal
System with reference to its procedures and
applications.
15. Illustrate the following concepts with its practical
applications;
Role of Trade Unions in educational and social
development.
Highlight any two recent trends in employee
education with apt examples.