Industrial Relations and Labour Laws — DU B.Com. (Hons.) Previous Year Question Papers

1. (a) What is meant by industrial relations? Explain the differences between traditional industrial relations and emerging employee relations. (9) (b) Explain the different phase of Evaluation of Industrial relations in Indian Scenario. (b) Discuss the role of the International Labour Organization in the development of industrial relations. (9) 2. (a) “International Labour Organization is the backbone of the global Labour standard”. Explain this line in the context of 8 Fundamental conventions given by ILO. (b) Discuss the important conventions given by the International Labour Organization during the 1947 International Labour Conference. (9) (a)Critically examine the challenges posed by globalization and their impact on industrial relations. (9) (b)Analyse the growth and development of the trade union movement in India during the pre-ILO period, from the establishment of the International Labour Organization to 1947, and in the post-independence era. (9) 3. (a) What is meant by the recognition of a trade union? Explain the statutory provisions governing the process of trade union recognition. (9) (b) What are the factors affecting the growth and development of trade unions in India? (a) “Multiplicity of trade unions weakens the unity and bargaining strength of workers.” Explain this line in terms of how they affect collective bargaining Process. (9) (b) What are the major provisions of the Trade Unions Act, 1926 related to the registration and incorporation of trade unions? (9) 4. (a) Define industrial Discipline and explain its major features and objectives in the context of industrial relations. (9) (b) Discuss the different Approaches of Managing Discipline in the organization. (9) (a) What do you mean by Misconduct? What are the different classification of Misconduct? (9) (b) what are the objectives and main provisions of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) 5. Write short notes on any three of the following: (6+6+6) a. Hot Stove concept b. Retrenchment c. Layoff d. Lockout e. Punishment