Quiz on Industrial Relations and Employee Welfare

What is the primary purpose of a trade union according to the Indian Trade Union Act, 1926?

• Regulating relations between workmen and employers

• Providing financial support to workers

• Promoting individual interests

• Offering training programs

In which year was the Indian National Trade Union Congress formed?

• 1955

• 1947

• 1948

• 1884

What is the main objective of collective bargaining?

• To ensure job security for workers

• To negotiate wages and working conditions

• To eliminate trade unions

• To promote individual interests

Which of the following is NOT a function of trade unions?

• Promoting individualism

• Securing fair wages for workers

• Improving working conditions

• Providing legal representation

What is a grievance according to Dale Yoder?

• A verbal complaint made to a supervisor

• A request for a raise

• A written complaint filed by an employee

• A suggestion for improvement

What is the first step in the collective bargaining process?

• Prepare

• Discuss

• Propose

• Bargain

Which of the following is a non-economic objective of trade unions?

• To promote national integration

• To ensure job security

• To improve working conditions

• To secure better wages

What is the main challenge faced by trade unions in the post-independence era?

• Strong political support

• High membership fees

• Limited financial resources

• Increased public acceptance

What does WPM stand for in the context of industrial relations?

• Workforce Participation Mechanism

• Workers' Power Management

• Worker's Participation in Management

• Workplace Participation Model

Which of the following is a form of worker's participation in management?

• Works Committees

• Temporary Employment

• Individual Contracts

• Freelance Agreements