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Presented by:
Kirti Khalkho
MBA 4534/08
INTRODUCTION
A well defined grievance procedure is an important element of
a sound industrial relations machinery. Prompt and effective
disposal of workers grievance is the key to industrial peace. The
grievance procedure set up by agreement with a union provides
a medium for the workers to transmit his grievance to
management in an orderly manner and get the answers.
MEANING OF GRIEVANCE
According to Michael.J.Jucius- “any discontent or
dissatisfaction, whether expressed or not and whether valid or
not, arising out of anything connected with the company that an
employee thinks, believes, or even feels, is unfair, unjust or
inequitable.”
On employees:
Ø Increase in the rate of absenteeism and turnover.
Ø Reduce the level of commitment and punctuality.
Ø Reduces the level of employee morale.
On managers:
Ø Strains the superior subordinate relations.
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Need of grievance procedure:
It helps to redress the grievances arising among employees.
All complaints cannot be settled by first time supervisors.
Checks the arbitrary action of the management.
Serves as an outlet for employee’s discontent and frustration.
Trade union and employees can raise their voice against
management.
Objective of grievance procedure:
To enable the employees to air his or her grievance.
To clarify the nature of grievance.
To investigate the reasons for dissatisfaction.
To obtain a speedy resolution to the problem.
To take appropriate actions and ensure that promises are kept.
To inform the employee of his or her right to take the grievance
to the next stage of the procedure, in the event of an
unsuccessful resolution.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
OPEN DOOR POLICY:
Ø Employees are free to meet the top executives.
Ø Works well only in small organizations.
Ø Suitable for executives but not for operative level employees.