Industrial relations-mod 1

1. 1.What is the primary goal of industrial relations?

• Increase profits

• Reduce taxes

• Maintain harmonious relationships between employees and employers

• Decrease production costs

1. 2. Why is industrial relations important?

• It helps in increasing product prices.

• 1. It improves the relationship between government and private sectors.

• 1. It fosters a positive work environment and enhances productivity.

• 1. ) It reduces the need for employee training.

1. Which of the following is NOT an objective of industrial relations?

• Promote industrial democracy

• 1. Safeguard the interests of workers and employers

• 1. Encourage personal grievances

• Improve productivity

1. Industrial relations primarily involve relationships between which of the following groups?

• 1. Government and foreign investors

• 1. Employees, employers, and the government

• 1. Customers and suppliers

• None of the above

1. The evolution of industrial relations can be traced back to which historical period?

• Industrial Revolution

• 1. French Revolution

• 1. World War II

• Cold War

1. Which of the following sectors employs the largest number of industrial workers in India?

• 1. Agriculture

• Textile industry

• 1. Information Technology

• Mining

1. What is one major challenge faced by industrial labor in India?

• 1. Excessive government regulation

• 1. Lack of skilled labour

• 1. High levels of automation

• 1. Low productivity

1. Which sector has seen the highest growth rate in Indian industrial development in recent years?

• 1. Manufacturing

• 1. Agriculture

• 1. Services

• Mining

1. What trend has been observed in public sector employment in India in the last decade?

• Increasing employment

• 1. Decreasing employment

• 1. No significant change

• 1. Employment doubling

1. What is the predominant type of employment in the Indian industrial labor force?

• 1. Permanent full-time employment

• 1. Contractual and casual labour

• Part-time employment

• 1. Seasonal employment