Organisational Democracy and Industrial Relations — DU B.Com. (Hons.) Previous Year Question Papers

1. (a) What do you mean by organizational democracy? What is the significance of following democratic practices at the workplace? (9) (b) Explain Dunlop's Systems Approach of industrial relations. (9) (c) Discuss the significance of industrial relations in fostering a productive work environment. What are the main factors that contribute to healthy industrial relations, and how can organizations address potential conflicts effectively? (9) (9) Lif like hote (18) 2. (a) Explain the Evolution of the trade union in India. What are the factors that affects the growth of unions in the Indian context? What are the functions and objectives of trade union in industrial setup of India? (18) (b) Trade unions, a salient feature of the pre-liberalisation industrial market, are fast losing relevance. What are the major problems faced by trade unions which has led to this decline? (9) (c) Discuss the procedure, powers, and duties of Conciliation Officers under the Industrial Disputes 3. (a) What are the objectives of Worker Participation in Management? Explain the different levels and forms of Worker Participation. What are the strategies employed by organisations to ensure the successful implementation of Workers (b) Negotiation is an art, which involves the use of various techniques and tactics to reach a collaborative solution for complex business problems. Elucidate. (9) (c) Explain the provisions with regards to the employment of young persons under the Factories 4. (a) What are the types and causes of Industrial Disputes, explain the machinery for prevention and settlement of industrial disputes in India? (9) (b) What role does an effective grievance redressal mechanism play in preventing industrial disputes, and how can organisations design such systems to ensure impartiality and trust among employess? (c) Discuss the role and power of Conciliation officer under the Industrial Dispute Act 1947. (9) (d) Comment on fixation of wages provisions in Code on Wages, 2019, or Payment of Wages Act, 5. Write short notes: (ANY 3) (6x3=18) (a) Works Committee (b) Human relation perspective to IR (c) Types of Strike (d) Settlement Machinery