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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Synopsis
Introduction
Meaning
Elements of system approach
Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
The industrial relations can be viewed from various angles which may
range from the economic to the social, political to the legal, psychological
and managerial.
System approach
A system is basically a combination of parts and
subsystems. Each part may have various subparts. Parts
and sub parts of the system are mutually related to each
other.
A feedback loop through which the outputs flow directly into the industrial
relations system itself and also into the environmental subsystem. The
outputs which flow through the feedback loop can shape the subsequent
goals, values and power of the actors in the industrial relations system.
System Approach
System approach is one of the significant theories of industrial labor
relations was put forth by john Dunlop in 1950s.
This approach was quite helpful in studying the industrial relations that is
it focuses on
He also states that none of these institutions could not act in an autonomous or
independent . Instead they were shaped at least to some extent by their
market , technological and political contexts
The basic elements of system approach are
Technological characteristics
Market or economic constraints
The locus and balance of power existing in a society
Industrial relations would be very
different in a labor intensive
industry from those of capital
intensive.
These factors also influence industrial relations, because the
need for labor is closely associated with the demand for the
products.
Workers organizations
The employers
The government