HRM Industrial Relations & Disputes

What is the primary goal of Industrial Relations?

• Maximizing profits

• Enhancing worker productivity

• Achieving harmony and cooperation between employees and employers

• Reducing the workforce

What is a trade union?

• A government agency regulating industrial sectors

• A group of workers organized to protect and promote their rights and interests

• A federation of industries

• A company's human resources department

An industrial dispute can arise due to:

• Wage demands

• Working conditions

• Union recognition

• All of the above

Collective bargaining is a process of negotiation between:

• Employees and external stakeholders

• Employers and trade unions

• Government bodies and corporations

• Managers within a company

What role do trade unions play in industrial relations?

• Supervising employees

• Representing management in negotiations

• Advocating for employer interests

• Representing workers in negotiations with employers

A lockout is initiated by:

• Employees

• Employers

• Government

• Trade unions

A strike is an example of:

• A peaceful negotiation tactic

• A legal requirement for dispute resolution

• An industrial action by employees

• A management strategy

Mediation in industrial disputes involves:

• A decision imposed by a third party

• A neutral third party facilitating a negotiated agreement

• Direct negotiation between employer and employee

• Legislative intervention

Which of the following is NOT a right typically sought by trade unions?

• Higher wages

• Longer working hours

• Better working conditions

• Job security

The term 'industrial relations' refers to the relationship between:

• Industries in different sectors

• Employees within the same industry

• Employers and employees in the industrial sector

• Trade unions and the government