Q: Who are the actors in Industrial Relations?

The term "actors" in industrial relation gained currency in John Dunlop's Industrial Relation System in 1958. He proposed that three parties-employer, labour union, and government are the key actors in a modern industrial system.

Question 1

In what ways is a permanent and regular job different from a casual job? Discuss.

Accepted Answer

In a permanent and regular job an employee gets a regular salary every month. Besides, a regular salary he gets other benefits such as savings for old age, holidays, medical facilities for his family, etc. Thus, his job is secured. But casual workers avail no job security. If workers complain about their pay or working conditions, they are asked to leave. They are also expected to work very long hours. They don't get other benefits like permanent employees.

Question 2

Which one of the following is not a welfare provision under Factories Act, 1948?

Accepted Answer

Welfare provisions under the Factory Act 1948 are as follows:1. Facilities for storing and drying clothes2. Welfare Officers3. Canteen4. Creches5. First aid6 Facilities for sitting7. Shelters, restrooms, and lunch rooms.

Question 3

Leave with wages is allowed for employees if they work for ________ days in a month.

Accepted Answer

Section 79 in the Factories Act, 1948 states that every worker who has worked for a period of 240 days or more in a factory during a calendar year shall be allowed to take leave with wage if they work for twenty days in a month. It is applied to an adult only. For a child leave with wage is allowed if they work for fifteen days in a month.

Question 4

What benefits does Sudha get along with her salary?

Accepted Answer

Sudha is a permanent worker with a company. She gets several benefits along with her salary:  Savings for old age. A part of her salary is kept in a fund with the government. She will earn interests on these savings. When she retires from this job she will get this money in the form of pension. Sudha gets off on Sundays and national holidays. She also gets some days as annual leave.  Medical facilities for her family. The company pays Sudha medical expenses up to a certain amount for her and her family members. She gets medical leave if she falls ill and her salary is not cut if she takes this leave.

Question 5

Which is the machinery for settlement of Industrial Disputes?

Accepted Answer

The machinery for the settlement of Industrial Disputes has been provided under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 are as follows:1. Industrial Tribunal2. National Tribunal3. Labour Court

Question 6

Choose the correct option to complete the given statements:Workers who are employed on casual basis usually get ______________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Who are the actors in Industrial Relations?

Accepted Answer

The term &#34;actors&#34; in industrial relation gained currency in John Dunlop's Industrial Relation System in 1958. He proposed that three parties-employer, labour union, and government are the key actors in a modern industrial system.

Question 8

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).Yasmin Khala was a retired judge.

Accepted Answer

Yasmin Khala retired from the municipal Corporation.

Question 9

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given below.Yasmin Khala worked in the _________.

Accepted Answer

Yasmin Khala who just retired from the Municipal Corporation worked in accounts offices in the sanitation department of the corporation. She just worked on payslips.

Question 10

Collecting garbage is quite a ________ job.

Accepted Answer

Collecting garbage is quite a dangerous job.