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Concepts of Industrial Relations: Tanvir Hossain Management Counsellor Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM)
Concepts of Industrial Relations: Tanvir Hossain Management Counsellor Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM)
Tanvir Hossain
Management Counsellor
Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM)
Cell: 01726134400, E-mail: bim.tanvir@gmail.com
Meaning and Concept of Industrial Relations
Economical Social
Aspects Aspects
Factors
Political Psychological
Aspects Aspects
Social Aspects: There are certain social aspects
which influence the pattern of industrial
relations. such as-
Social Status: Workers- have a different social identity
and status. As a result, there is a distance in
relationship.
Social Groups: Different social groups such as master-
servant, higher- caste lower-caste influence the
pattern of industrial relations.
Social Values: Different social values play their role in
setting the pattern of industrial relations.
Psychological Aspects: Several psychological
aspects such as motivation, alienation and
morale are significant determinants of industrial
relations.(motivation- job satisfaction, job
advantages, job enrichment etc.
Alienation: It crates separation rather than integrity.
Motivation: Motivation of employees can play a vital
role for good or bad industrial relations.
Morale: Management should not create such an
environment so that employees have low morale
Political Aspects: The political framework in
different countries such as democratic system,
autocratic system, and laissez-faire system is
important determinants of industrial relations.
Democracy: It ensures participation of workers in
making decisions and executing the same.
Dictatorship: The degree of dictatorship may
influence industrial relation. But, benevolent
dictatorship may be acceptable for a limited
period.
Economical Aspects: There are certain economic influences
which provide the basic setting as well as the broader
framework for industrial relations. The economic status of
the employer and the workers in society differs widely
which influences the pattern of industrial relations.
Unemployment: Increased rate of unemployment of employees
children or dependents may create dissatisfaction among them.
Inflation: The more the rate of inflation, the more the pressure
on management for wages enhancement.
Demand: Demand for the product but less income for buying
the product may create bitter relations among the employers &
employees.
Income Gap: Income gap between managers and employees
may create dissatisfaction leading to bad IR
Causes of Poor Industrial Relations
Autocratic attitude Violate the discipline
Class difference Inter union rivalries
Personnel difference
Negative political and
Discrimination economic environment
Lack of job security
Irregular labor practice
Anomalies in wage policy
Absence of motivation
Injustice in recruitment &
power of the mangers/
promotion supervisor
Negative political and Absence of extra facilities for the
economic environment employees Use machinery
Lack of uniform outlook without making good environment
for that.
Causes of Poor Industrial Relations
Loopholes in disciplinary Absence of proper wage
action
structure Unhygienic work
Flawed supervision
environment
Lack of honesty
Political instigation Extra load imposed to the
Lack of commitment employees Absence of
Less sense of citizenship
workers welfare
Mental inertia between Absence of participation in
employers and employees productivity
Employer and employees Irregular retirement,
are always treating enemies resignation, lockout, and
each other.
strike
Means to Improve Industrial Relations
Uniform policy Commitment to national
development
Cooperative attitude Management should give approval
Equity to the trade union of the
organization.
Strict supervision
To give the reasonable wages to
Welfare activities the employees
Favorable work Introduce good working
Honesty condition and provide facilities
Political stability to the Employees
Make conscious for not
Training in IR influence the political leader to
Proper communication any employees
Active participation To introduce the training and
Government action development program for the
employee
Proper wage/benefit To make and implement policies for
package proper distribution of dividend on the
Proper disciplinary action basis of productivity
Give training for the management level,
technical advisors and employees
Conditions of Industrial Relations
Recognition by the employer that the workers are a part of a team working
towards common objectives
An attitude on the part of the employee of delivering the goods that is, giving their
moneys worth;
Fair redressed of the employees grievances such as regarding working conditions,
facilities, attitude of superiors and other rights
Avoidance by workers of being unduly influenced by political leaders staging
strikes as a protest or a publicity for their own political gains
Payment of fair wages and adequate wage structure as well as establishment of
satisfactory working conditions
Adoption of a policy which ensures to the workers an equitable share of gains of
increased productivity
Introduction of a suitable system of employees education at all levels as well as
providing them with appropriate equipment, where necessary
Training in industrial relations and human relations to workers, technical staff and
at all managerial levels
Sufficient communication to keep the employees informed about decisions which
affect their interests
Establishment of an atmosphere of participation whether through joint
committees or other methods.
Models of Industrial Relations