Whereas it is expedient to make provision for the investigation and settlement of industrial disputes, and for certain other purposes. D centre for management development, shangisha, lagos, nigeria. The study employed a descriptive research design to determine what caused the disputes and what the possible solutions were. A strike is a spontaneous and concerted withdrawal of labour from production. According to the industrial dispute act,1947 sec2k,industrial disputes mean any dispute or differencebetween employers and employers, or between employersand workmen, or between workmen and workmen, which isconnected with the employment or non employment orterms of. The industrial disputes act was enacted on march 11, 1947. Broadly speaking, industrial disputes or differences in an industry occur owing to factors which are essential economic in nature.
If there are industrial disputes, the output of the industries will reduce. Laboour relations and industrial disputes act ministry. The ministry of labour after considering the foc report exercises the powers available to it under section 10 of the industrial disputes act and either refers the dispute for adjudication or refuses to do so. Chapter iii causes and consequences of strike the most sensitive issue for workmen is the wage structure and increase in wages. What are industrial relations this is the term used to describe the relations between the management of a firm and its employers. Nov 02, 2015 again in india causes of poor industrial relations and industrial disputes may be classified under three headings. The major ones related to wages, union rivalry, political interference, unfair labour practices, multiplicity of labour laws, economic slowdown and others. Causes of industrial disputes free download as word doc. However, the following are briefly the causes of poor industrial relations. Causes, effects and remedies bernard oladosu omisore, ph. Industrial disputes between labour and capital have become more or less a normal feature of industrial life in capitalist countries. The causes of industrial disputes, their nature and characteristics, as well as the.
As a rule, people see only the observable aspect of conflict angry words, actions of opposition, etc. Causes of industrial disputes industrial relations collective. Industrial disputes essentially are concrete manifestations of the element of conflict an inseparable aspect of industrial relations. Details of functions of ir desks and reasons for declining may be seen above.
Economic causes of industrial disputes are wages, employee dismissal and retrenchment, bonus, working conditions and hours of works and other reasons of. Economic causes a wagesthe demand for wage increase is the prime most cause of the industrial disputes. Such disputes either lead to a strike, which means refusal of workers to go to work, or to a lockout, which consists in the employers refusing to allow workers to work. Industrial disputes causes of industrial disputes what is. The causes and effects of industrial disputes by the academic staff union of colleges of education. Disputes mainly relate to the strife between employers andtheir employees. Poor industrial relations and cause of industrial disputes. Nov 16, 2015 causes and effects of industrial conflicts 1. Sources and notes lithuania yes no none no no yes statistics lithuania. An intolerant attitude of contempt of contempt towards the workers on the part of management. These may be described partly a psychological or social and partly political, but predominantly economic. Causes and effect of conflict in organizations it is an incontrovertible statement of fact that the only place where conflict does not exist is in the graveyard. Industrial dispute resolution in india in theory and practice.
Handling employee misconduct is a very critical task to be performed by the senior managers. What could be the adverse effects of industrial disputes on. Everything you need to know about the types of industrial disputes with causes types of industrial disputes strikes, lockouts, gherao, picketing and boycott. Industrial disputes mean disputes between employees and employer. The industrial disputes act, 1947 defines a strike as suspension or cessation of work by a group of persons employed in any industry. Causes of industrial disputes industrial relations. Industrial dispute means any dispute or differences between employers and employers or between employers and workmen or between workmen and workmen, which is connected with the employment or nonemployment or the terms of employment or with the conditions of labour of any person. Imp notes on industrial disputes pdf download citehr. It is primaily for the latter group that this note is intended. Really, the most common causes of industrial disputes are economic causes. The economic causes will include issues relating to compensation like. Pdf a study on industrial disputes and its effects.
Economic conditions are based on the working conditions and the monetary benefits available to the workers in the performance of their assigned duty. What are the causes of conflict in industrial relations. The causes of industrial disputes can be broadl y classified into two c ategories. Again in india causes of poor industrial relations and industrial disputes may be classified under three headings. Definition,nature,and scope an industrial dispute may be defined as a conflict or difference of opinion between management and workers on the terms of employment.
Causes of industrial disputes can be broadly classified into two categories. The socioeconomic environment of a labour force of rmg industry in bangladesh can be said better. Industrial disputes meaning, prevention and settlement. There are disputes over how revenues should be divided, and. The demand for wage increase is the primemost cause of the industrial disputes. Rahuls noteblog notes on industrial sociology causes and consequences of industrial disputes. Aug 07, 2009 causes and effect of conflict in organizations it is an incontrovertible statement of fact that the only place where conflict does not exist is in the graveyard. Bonus has always been an important factor in industrial disputes. Hence, industrial disputes need to be averted by all means. The main cause or source of poor industrial relations resulting in inefficiency and labour unrest is mental laziness on the part of both management and labour.
The causes and effects of industrial disputes by the. To identify a single factor as a cause of industrial conflicts isnt easy as many causes can be the ingredient in creating industrial disputes. Leaves and working hours have not been so important causes of industrial disputes. Major causes of industrial dispute your article library. General causes of industrial disputes strains which results in bad industrial relations are in industrial relations management general causes of industrial disputes strains which results in bad industrial relations are in industrial relations management courses with reference manuals and examples pdf. Prabhakar rao2 1assistant professor, department of commerce, zakir husain delhi college, university of delhi, india 2officiating principal, zakir husain delhi college, university of delhi, india abstract. This act may be cited as the labour relations and indus short title. What could be the adverse effects of industrial disputes. Conflict is a process in which one party suggests that its interests are being opposed by another party. The major ones related to wages, union rivalry, political interference, unfair labour practices, multiplicity of. General causes of industrial disputes strains which. Causes, effects, remedies, organizational, conflict, concept.
The general aim of the study was to investigate the causes of industrial disputes in the garment factories in the export processing zone epz athiriver, kenya. Most of the labours are uneducated and unskilled, they get very minimum salary in contrast to the everincreasing expense of livelihood. Industrial disputes generally arise due to tensions between labour and management, and gives rise to more issues. Reasons of industrial disputes, cause of industrial disputes. Not allowing leaves have not been so important causes of industrial disputes. The causes and effects of industrial disputes by the academic. Jun 18, 2019 one of the most common causes of industrial dispute relates to how the company pays its employees.
Causes and effects of industrialconflicts a presentation. By far, the most important cause for disputes is related to wages. L ike every other country of the world, industrial disputes have been found to be inevitable in both formal and informal sectors of nigeria. An industrial dispute refers to any disagreement in industrial relations which may be in the form of a strike and or other forms of industrial action between employers and employees. Causes of industrial conflicts may be grouped into four categories. This chapter deals with the various causes of disputes in the cotton textile industry in the study area. In the wake of the so called new economic policy nep, there were widespread expectations in certain quarters that time had come for labour policies to be dovetailed with industrial, policies so that both moved in a. Industrial disputes are conflicts, disorder or unrest arising between workers and employers on any ground. Country strikes lockouts minimum criteria for inclusions in statistics exclusions are political stoppages included. If industrial relations are good employees will be well motivated and as a result morale and productivity will be high. A study on the factors influencing industrial disputes in tea.
Even with regard to methods of work, management does. A case study of federal college of education, zaria. Causes of industrial disputes labour production economics. Sanders the readers of this symposium will include not only persons familiar with labor disputes but also interested general readers who have had little firsthand acquaintance with such matters. A 2006 employment of independent arbitrators in the management of trade disputes and industrial crisies in nigeria, nigerian journal of labour law and industrial. Causes and effects of industrial crisis in nigeria.
Management is not sufficiently concerned to ascertain the causes of inefficiency and unrest following the laissezfaire policy, until it is faced with strikes and more serious unrest. Types of labor disputes and approaches to their settlement. It is not easy to identify a single factor as a cause of industrial conflicts as multifarious causes blended together result in industrial disputes. The general aim of the study was to investigate the causes of industrial disputes in the garment factories in the export processing zone epz. A large number of strikes are being organised to raise a voice against the. Attention naukrihub is neither in to the business of recruitment nor act as labour consultant to or employment partner of any employer or company. Labour relations and industrzal disputes 3 the labour relations and industrial cts 14 of 1975, disputes act or 1978, 14 of 1983 7 of 1986, 8th april, 1975.
Pdf the causes and effects of industrial disputes by the. Industrial disputes harm both parties employees and employers and. The consequences of an industrial dispute will be harmful to the owners of industries, workers, economy and the nation as a whole, which results in loss of productivity, profits, market share and even closure of the plant. Methods of settlement of disputes management study hq.
Including selective individual disputes as industrial disputes protects the individual worker from being victimized and losing his source of livelihood in the process, especially where he was not a member of the union. Turkey, the united kingdom and the united states or work stoppages caused by. Such disputes finally result in strikes, lockouts and mass refusal of employees to work in the organization until the dispute is resolved. Fashina 14 attributes the causes of industrial crisis in the nigerian workplace. The attempt at modernisation and introduction of automatic machinery to replace labour has been the major cause of disputes in india. The causes of industrial disputes are many and varied. Causes of conflicts in industrial relations management. The genealogy of this nation precolonial, colonial. If conflict is therefore pervasive among all human groupings, then organizations are not left out.
Its causes with special reference to maruti suzuki india dr. When employees feel that their wages dont suffice for the work theyre performing or that they dont receive regular wage increases that keep up with inflation, this can cause disputes with the company and the need to negotiate pay. When an industrial dispute occurs, both the parties, that is the management and the workmen, try to pressurize each other. Misconduct and other offensive behaviors often lead to decreased levels of productivity as they affect the individual performance of the employees. This act may be cited as the industrial and labour relations amendment act, 1997, and shall be read as one with the industrial and labour relations act, in this act referred to as the principal act short title cap. According to the industrial dispute act,1947 sec2k, industrial disputes mean any dispute or differencebetween employers and employers, or between employersand workmen, or between workmen and workmen, which isconnected with the employment or non employment orterms of employment or with the. As one can see the demand for wages and allowances occupies the top position in the number of disputes and the workmen. A large number of strikes are being organised to raise a voice against the rise in prices and cost of living. One of the most common causes of industrial dispute relates to how the company pays its employees. Strike is the most important form of industrial disputes. Industrial disputes can be caused due to wages, allowances, personnel, retrenchment, indiscipline, violence, bonus, leaves and working hours, conditions for work etc.
Industrial disputes at ready made garments in bangladesh. Conflict situations are inevitable in ones personal life, in organizations or even between nations. May 09, 2015 industrial disputes mean disputes between employees and employer. Hence, this study is premised on identifying the causes and effects of industrial disputes in the nigerian. According to industrial disputes act, 1947, strike means a cessation of work by a body of persons employed in any industry acting in combination, or a concerted. Laboour relations and industrial disputes act an act to provide for the regulation of relations between employers and workers, to establish an industrial disputes tribunal for the settlement of industrial disputes, to provide for boards of inquiry to inquire into industrial disputes and matters connected with labour relations or economic. Industrial disputes causes of industrial disputes what. In the wake of the so called new economic policy nep, there were widespread expectations in certain quarters that time had come for labour policies to be dovetailed with industrial, policies so that both moved in a unified direction rather than the opposite direction. Definition, causes and measures to improve industrial relations. An industrial dispute is caused by revolting employees who disturb industrial peace and harmony. The economic causes will include issues relating to compensation like wages, bonus, allowances, and conditions for work, working hours, leave and holidays without pay, unjust layoffs and retrenchments. The causes of industrial dispute can be broadly classified into two categories. Mental inertia on the part of management and labour.
An act to make provision for the investigation and settlement of industrial disputes, and for certain other purposes. Major issues arising out of industrial relations disputes in. Causes of industrial disputes the causes of industrial conflict or disputes have been much varied. The non economic factors will include victimization of workers, ill treatment by. An industrial dispute means any dispute or difference between employers and employers or employers and workmen or between workmen and workmen which is connected with employment or nonemployment or terms of employment or conditions of labour, of any person.
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