Quiz I – MGT851 – Management of IR-I

MM : 15 Time Allowed : 10 min.

Q1. The three actors in Dunlop’s Model are :
a) ________________________________________
b) __________________________________________
c) __________________________________________
Q.2 Dunlop’s model has been criticized for ignoring an important actor influencing the Industrial
relations system i.e …………………………….
Q. 3 The term industrial relations stands for relations between employer & employees only. (True or
False).
Q.4 In the systems approach to IR the output is :
a) Collective bargaining b) idealogy of the actors c) a web of rules d) both (b)
& (c)
Q.5 The perspective/approach of unorganized labour in India, towards the industrial relations can be
termed as :
a) Unitary b) Pluralist c) Marxist d) Trusteeship
Q.6 Which model of IR proposes employer – employee relations marked by sharing information,
consulting, brainstorming, and creating opportunities for learning with the top management’s
support ________________________ .
Q.7 The first national trade union federation formed in India was ____________________ .
Q.8. Bata Shoe Co. Ltd. makes a settlement (u/s 18(3) of Industrial dispute Act 1947) with Bata Mazdoor
Union, agreeing to provide uniform allowance of Rs. 500 per month to all the workmen. This
settlement comes into force w.e.f April 1, 2008. A group of 50 workmen join the company on
October 10, 2008. Are they entitled to uniform allowance? ____________ Why ?
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Q. 9 There is a conflict between the workmen & management of ABC Ltd. They try to resolve it through
collective bargaining resulting in an impasse. The Govt. appoints a Conciliation Officer for
settlement of the dispute. Is the officer authorized to give an award ?
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Q. 10 If the Provident Fund Act requires the employer and employees to contribute 12 % (of basic salary +
D.A) to the Employees Provident Fund, can they agree to contribute @ 10% through a collective
bargaining agreement?
Q. 11 An agreement between TISCO & Tata Workers’ Union is a ………….. level agreements (national /
Industry cum region / Plant )
Q. 12 One of the greatest hurdles to the success of collective bargaining in India is _______________
Q. 13 A Trade Union leader need not be an employee of the organization in which the union exists.
(True / False)
Q. 14 The common issues in collective bargaining are :
a)Wages b) Working conditions c) Leaves d) all of the above
Q.15 Which perspective / approach of IR says that conflict is inevitable and rational amongst the multiple
sections of people in an IR system, however balance of power can be achieved through collective
bargaining.
a) Unitary b) Pluralist c) Marxist d) Trusteeship