Industrial Relations Set 1
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This set of Industrial Relations Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Industrial Relations Set 1
Q1 | ________ can be defined as the relationship between the management and employees of anindustry
- interpersonal relations
- industrial relations
- organizational relations
- employment relations
Q2 | One of the major reasons for line staff conflict is
- empathy towards the limitations of each other
- complete understanding of the business by the staff function
- prejudice and bias against each other
- strategic orientation of the staff function
Q3 | _______ is a continuous association of wage earners for the purpose of protecting andadvancing the conditions of their working lives
- management
- trade union
- quality circle
- productivity circle
Q4 | The first stage in grievance redressal is handled by the
- organizational head
- hr department
- arbitrator
- supervisor
Q5 | The method of smoothing out differences to resolve a conflict between two parties in viewof larger interests is
- avoidance
- accommodation
- arbitration
- mediation
Q6 | ___ is employee self control which prompts him to willingly cooperate with theorganizational standards, rules, objectives etc
- culture
- behavior
- discipline
- trust
Q7 | Corrective action should be immediate, impartial and consistent with a warning- this iscalled the
- common disciplinary rule
- red hot stove rule
- ciscos disciplinary rule
- yellow hot stove rule
Q8 | In India, the regulation of employment and conditions of employment are governed by
- the trade unions act, 1926
- the industrial disputes act, 1947
- the factories act, 1948
- the workmens compensation act, 1923
Q9 | Human capital is ________.
- knowledge and experience.
- personal productivity.
- personal creativity
- all the above.
Q10 | Workman’s compensation Act in.
- 1923
- 1924
- 1932
- 1933
Q11 | Industrial relation sense is used in.
- usa
- india
- china
- japan
Q12 | Ratan got a shock when he was suspended for smoking in the office premises. He says henever knew a puff came with such a heavy tag attached to it. This is an example of
- negative feedback
- lack of communication
- immediate action
- late intervention
Q13 | The object of trade union is to.
- get higher wages
- to protect labour
- get higher standard of living.
- to protect labour & society
Q14 | Grievances affect the employees
- promotion
- training
- wages
- morale
Q15 | Collective bargaining is an action of
- an individual
- manager
- state
- group
Q16 | What does discipline mean in the context of the workplace?
- enforcing compliance and order
- a system of rules designed to improve and correct behaviour through teaching or training
- punishment
- exercising control
Q17 | What could be the best approach for an organization to sustain in a dynamic environment?
- be stagnant
- responsive to change
- reluctant to change.
- merge with others.
Q18 | A practice used by companies to assign their costly activities to outside providers is knownas:
- planning.
- decentralization.
- restructuring
- outsourcing
Q19 | Leaders perform:
- decisional roles.
- informal roles.
- informational roles.
- interpersonal roles
Q20 | Organizations take inputs from:
- rules & policies.
- internal environment
- external environment
- legislations & litigations.
Q21 | Brain drain is one of the:
- organizational threat.
- organizational opportunity.
- organizational strength
- organizational weakness.
Q22 | Shifting from manual to computerized system is resulted due to:
- workforce diversity.
- technological advancement
- stake holders involvement
- globalization.
Q23 | . Reactive approach to overcome the influence of discriminatory practices occurred in thepast is referred as:
- equal employment opportunity.
- affirmative action
- hr planning
- litigation process
Q24 | Organizations put maximum effort in measuring performance of organizational peoplebecause:
- it makes procedures cost effective.
- it helps in detecting the problems
- it leads to product innovation
- it assists in implementing new technology
Q25 | In order to promote unbiased management, organizations should develop:
- powerful union.
- strategic alliance
- legal compliance.
- stakeholder influence.