Unit 4 approaches to IR

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1. Strategic Human Resource Management – KMB HR04 Topic: Approaches to Industrial Relation ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

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3. Meaning & Concept The term “Industrial Relations” comprises of two terms: ‘Industry’ and ‘Relations’ “Industry” refers to “any productive activity in which an individual (or a group of individuals) is (are) engaged”. By “relations” we mean “the relationships that exist within the industry between the employer and his workmen.” ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

4. Definitions The term Industrial Relation is also called as Labor - Management, Employee Employers Relations. “Employer-employee relationships that are covered specifically under collective bargaining and industrial relation laws”. “Concerned with the systems, rules and procedures used by unions & employers to determine the reward for effort & other conditions of employment.” ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

5. Parties to IR ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

6. Objectives of IR To safeguard the interest of labor and management by securing the highest level of mutual understanding and good-will among all those sections in the industry which participate in the process of production To avoid industrial conflict or strife and develop harmonious relations. To raise productivity to a higher level by reducing the tendency to high turnover and frequency absenteeism. To improve the economic conditions of workers in the existing state of industrial managements and political government To Protect management and labor interests by securing mutual relations between the two groups ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

7. 6. To Avoid disputes between management and labor , and create a harmonizing relationship between the groups so productivity can be increased. 7. Ensure full employment and reduce absenteeism, hence, increasing productivity and profits. 8. To Provide better wages and living conditions to labor , so misunderstandings between management and labor are reduced to a minimum. 9. To bring about government control over plants where losses are running high, or where products are produced in the public interest ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

8. Importance OF IR Uninterrupted production Reduction in Industrial Disputes High morale Mental Revolution Reduced Wastage Foster Industrial Peace Promote Industrial Democracy ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

9. Role of the Three actors to IR EMPLOYEES STATE EMPLOYER ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

10. Role of Employee To redress the bargaining advantage on one-on-on basis To secure better terms and conditions for their members To obtain improved status for the worker in his/her work To increase implementation of democratic way of decision making at various levels ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

11. Role of State Labor policies Labor laws Industrial tribunals Wage boards Industrial relations policy ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

12. Role of Employer Creating and sustaining employee motivation Ensuring commitment from employees Negotiating terms and conditions of employment with TU leaders Sharing decision making with employees ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

13. Approaches to IR There are mainly three approaches to IR 1. Unitary approach 2. Pluralistic Approach 3. Marxist Approach ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

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15. Factors Affecting Employee Relationship Strategy Internal Factors The attitude of management to unions and employees The attitude of employees and unions to management The attitude of employees to unions The strength of unions The extent to which agreed and effective procedures and rules exist within company to resolve disputes and handle disciplinary matters The competence of managers to deal with employees issues External Factors Strength and effectiveness of employers’ associations The pay and employment situations at local and national level The legal framework in which IR operates ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW

16. Strategic Role of HR in IR Motivated and competent workforce is responsibility of HR Through effective recruitment, work conditions, job designs, safety and health environment, training and compensation HR department satisfies employee and organization needs Through these efforts it contributes to quality of life of workers Workers with better quality of life less likely to resist, involve in disputes and go on strikes ACHLA TYAGI, ABES EC (032), AKTU, LUCKNOW