IR Executive Interview Preparation Guide

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The feeling of confidence and optimism with respect to problems or task is termed as Morale.

Attribution refers simply to how people explain the cause of another’s or their own behavior. It is the process by which people draw conclusions about the factors that influence, or make sense of, one another’s behavior.

It means the expanding the tasks or duties assigned to a given task, or duties assigned to a given job.

Language which is very commonly understood.

The optimum utilization of human resources to achieve the set goals and objectives in the business environment is termed as Strategic HRM.

Closure means permanent closing down of a place of employment or part thereof.

These are monetary benefits provided to employees. They include the benefit of:
☛ (a) Provident fund,
☛ (b) Gratuity,
☛ (c) Medical care,
☛ (d) Hospitalization payment,
☛ (e) Accident relief,
☛ (f) Health and Group insurance,
☛ (g) Subsidized canteen facilities,
☛ (h) Recreational facilities, and
☛ (i) Provision of uniforms to employees.

The optimum utilization of human resources to achieve the set goals and objectives in the business environment is termed as Strategic HRM.

It is important to have an IR system in place

☛ To ensure that the workers are not over powered and used by the employer.
☛ To ensure that the workers do not blackmail the employers with unnecessary demand leading to a loss of production
☛ To ensure that the economy keeps growing
☛ To ensure that even if a problem arises, it is solved amicably.

The unitary approach from employee’s point of view means that:

☛ The purpose of a union is to act as a means of better communication between all the parties.
☛ All the parties should focus on good relationships and good working terms and conditions
☛ There should be flexibility in working practices.
☛ Employees should have a participation in workplace decisions. This promotes teamwork, creativity, problem solving abilities.
☛ Employees should have a feeling that the skills of their managers support them in their work.

Industrial relations are a multidisciplinary field that studies the employment relationship. Industrial relations are increasingly being called employment relations because of the importance of non-industrial employment relationships.

Trade Unions are voluntary organizations of employees or employers formed to promote and protect their interest through collective action.

Change agent is a behavioral scientist who knows how to get people in organization involved in solving their own problems. His main strength is his comprehensive knowledge of human behavior, supported by a number of intervention techniques. Change agent is expertise in behavioral sciences and in the intervention technology of OD.

☛ Employee Engagement is variously known as Employee Ownership, Employee Motivation, employee Involvement, Commitment, Loyalty, etc.
☛ Employee Engagement is a barometer that determines the association of a person with the organization. It is about creating the passion among associates to do things beyond what is expected from him.
☛ A successful employee engagement strategy help create a community at the workplace and not just a workplace. When employees are effectively or positively engaged with their organization, they form an emotional connection with the company.

The Industrial dispute Act 1947 defines retrenchment as: The termination by the employer, of the service of the workman, for any reason, whatsoever, otherwise than as a punishment inflicted by way of disciplinary action but does not include voluntary retirement, compulsory retirement of the workman on reaching the age of superannuation or termination of service on the grounds of continued ill health.

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Yes. If an employee transfers to another agency during the rating period, a summary rating must be prepared at the time of transfer.

The main parties involved in the IR system are:

☛ i.) Employers – They are the ones who possess the rights to hire the employees and remove them. They also possess the rights to relocate, close or merge the business. They can opt for technological changes as and when they see it in the interest of business.

☛ ii.) Employees – They are actually the ones who keep the business moving. They possess the rights to voice their opinions and feelings while striving for betterment. They usually form the unions to negotiate with the employers.

☛ iii.) Government – Government is the one who influences the IR system with laws, rules, agreements, awards of court etc. They also include third parties & labour and tribunal courts to manage the IR system.

The unitary approach believes that the employees and employers share the same objectives, interests and purposes. They work hand-in-hand for the betterment of the organizations. However, this system expects loyalty from the employees.

From employer’s perspective, unitary approach means:
☛ The staffing policies should be exercised to unify the efforts. They should motivate the employees.
☛ The objectives of the organization should be discussed with the employees.
☛ A reward system should exist to secure loyalty and commitment from the employees
☛ Line managers should take the responsibility of their team.
☛ Staff-management conflicts arise form lack of information and inadequate presentation of management policies.
☛ Personal objectives of the employees should be integrated with the overall objectives of the organization.

Worker means a person who is employed directly or through any agency including contractor with or without the knowledge of principal employer, whether for remuneration or not, but he must be employed in any manufacturing process, or in cleaning any part of the machinery or premises used for a manufacturing process, or in any other kind of work incidental to, or connected with, the manufacturing process or the subject of the manufacturing process.

A consciously coordinated social unit composed of two or more people that functions on a relatively continuous basis to achieve a common goal or set of goals.

The immediate responsibility supervisor is investigating the circumstances concerning the misconduct.

☛ Medical Benefit
☛ Sickness Benefit
☛ Disablement Benefit
☛ Maternity Benefit
☛ Dependents
☛ Funeral

Employee Engagement is variously known as Employee Ownership, Employee Motivation, employee Involvement, Commitment, Loyalty, etc.

Employee engagement means when employee is intellectually and emotionally bound with the organization and who feels passionate about its goals and is committed towards its values thus he goes to the extra mile beyond the basic job.

Industrial relations are the relations between employees, employers, government and trade unions within the organizational structure.

The industrial relations system is a system of relationship between all the parties involved. A sound IR system will create an environment conducive for organizational growth and labour welfare.