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ABES IT Group of Institutions (MB-HR02) INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOUR LAWS MBA SEMSTER 3 MODEL QUESTION PAPER (ODD SEMESTER 2013-14)
Time: 3.00 hrs. Max. Marks: 100

Note: The question paper contains three Sections. All Sections are compulsory.

PART A (2 10= 20) Attempt all questions. Answers are expected to be in 50-75 words. All questions are of same marks. 1.Define industrial relations. 2.What is the principal objective of ILO? 3.Explain the difference between mediation & conciliation? 4.What are standing orders? 5.Explain the term compensation in The Workmens Compensation Act 1923. 6.What is collective bargaining? 7.Define industry as per the Industrial Disputes Act 1947. 8.What is the difference between strike and lockout? 9.Explain the difference between trade union and employers organisation with examples. 10.Explain the link between the terms grievance and dispute.

PART B (3 10 = 30)

Attempt any three questions out of five. All questions are of equal marks. Answer should be in 100 to 200 words. 11.Annual bonus is a deferred wage. Do you agree with the statement? Justify your answer. Explain the method of calculating annual bonus. 12.How the contributions for Provident Fund are made? How are the funds managed? What is the concept of insurance for employees? 13. How to calculate compensation in different cases. Do the exercise.

14. Write short notes on any two of the following:- i) Sachar Committee Report. ii)Model Grievance Handling Procedure . iii)Voluntary Retirement Scheme. iv) Main recommendations of Second National Labour Commission. 15. What are the main provisions of the ESI Act, 1948?

PART C (5 10= 50) Attempt all the five questions. All questions are of equal marks. Answer should be in 300 to 500 words.

16a). Discuss the settlement machinery for industrial disputes with reference to the Industrial Disputes Act 1947. OR 16b). What are the main provisions under Contract Labour Act 1970? 17a). Discuss the difference between registration and recognition of trade unions as per the Trade Union Act 1926. What are the major problems of Indian trade unions? OR 17b).Discuss the international dimensions of Industrial Relations. 18a). Elaborate on the structure and functions of International Labour Organisation. OR 18b). Discuss the changing profiles of the major stakeholders of Industrial Relations in India. 19a).Throw light on the evolution of Industrial Relations in India. Discuss any one approach of Industrial Relations. OR 19b).What are the major provisions of Factories Act 1948? 20a).Discuss the main focus of Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1972. OR. 20b)Highlight on the important features of The Payment of Wages Act 1936 OR The Minimum Wages Act 1948.