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Multiple choice objectives, functions and problems and measures fortrade unions industrial relations, trade unions and social security commercial studies

What is meant by the term collective bargaining?

  1. A process by which a union negotiates with suppliers for the provision of e.g. office furniture.

  2. A process by which a union negotiates with an employer on behalf of its members on matters concerning the terms and conditions of employment.

  3. A process by which a union recruits new members.

  4. A process by which a union meets with another union to discuss recruitment.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A process by which a union negotiates with an employer on behalf of its members on matters concerning the terms and conditions of employment. is termed as collective bargaining. Collective bargaining can be defined as the technique by which dispute as to conditions of employment is resolved by agreement rather than coercion.

Multiple choice objectives, functions and problems and measures fortrade unions industrial relations, trade unions and social security commercial studies

____ is a process through which unsettled disputes of Trade Union could be got settled by an outside agency.

  1. Mutual insurance

  2. Actuary

  3. Arbitration

  4. Political pressures
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Arbitration is a process through which unsettled disputes of Trade Union could be got settled by an outside agency. The unsettled disputes get settled in order to protect the interests of the members of the trade union by an appointed independent body through arbitration.

Multiple choice objectives, functions and problems and measures fortrade unions industrial relations, trade unions and social security commercial studies

Which one is not a right of a recognized union?

  1. A right of Check-off

  2. To use notice board on the premises of the undertaking

  3. To appear on behalf of the union on domestic inquiry

  4. Inspecting the undertaking
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A right of check-off is not a right of a recognized union. Check-off can be referred as the process of deduction of union dues from the pay-check of theemployer. Therefore, a right of check-off cannot be considered as a right of a recognized union.

Multiple choice objectives, functions and problems and measures fortrade unions industrial relations, trade unions and social security commercial studies

On which of the following grounds, an office bearer or executive of the trade union be disqualified?
A. Has been convicted by the court of any offence involving moral turpitude
B. Has not attained the age of 18 years
C. Is not working with any establishment

  1. A, B and C

  2. A & C

  3. B & C

  4. A & B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

On the following grounds, an office bearer or executive of the trade union be disqualified:
A. Has been convicted by the court of any offence involving moral turpitude

B. Has not attained the age of 18 years
A person has to be 18 years of age for being a office bearer and he/she must not be convicted by the court of any offence.

Multiple choice objectives, functions and problems and measures fortrade unions industrial relations, trade unions and social security commercial studies

Which of the following is not the reason of Trade Unions to demand for higher wages?

  1. A higher rate of inflation

  2. An increase in business profits

  3. A fall in real wages of workers

  4. Business getting loss
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Business getting loss is not the reason of Trade Unions to demand for higher wages. Whereas, trade unions can demand for higher wages when there is a higher rate of inflation, an increase in business profits or a fall in real wages of workers. Trade unions are established to uphold the interests of the workers.

Multiple choice objectives, functions and problems and measures fortrade unions industrial relations, trade unions and social security commercial studies

Trade union is a by-product of industrial revolution. 

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

b'Trade union is a by-product of industrial revolution- this is a true statement. Trade union is created in order to protect the interests of the workers.Trade union is established for the specific purpose of advancing and protecting the interests of its members or workers in their working relationship.

Multiple choice objectives, functions and problems and measures fortrade unions industrial relations, trade unions and social security commercial studies

_____ form of trade union tries to improve up other wider issues like tax-reliefs, raising saving rates etc.

  1. Classical

  2. Neo-classical

  3. Revolutionary

  4. Any of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Neo-classical trade unions focus on broader social and economic issues, including legislative changes and tax policies, rather than just immediate workplace conditions. Classical unions typically focus on wages and hours.

Multiple choice objectives, functions and problems and measures fortrade unions industrial relations, trade unions and social security commercial studies

A real organised labour moment in India started at the end of ________.

  1. great depression

  2. emergency

  3. first world war

  4. second world war
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A real organized labour moment in India started at the end of first world war. The organized labour movement is launched in order to protect the interests of the labour. It also upholds the needs and demands of the workers.

Multiple choice objectives, functions and problems and measures fortrade unions industrial relations, trade unions and social security commercial studies

Establishing the rule of working class even through violence and use of force etc is a characteristic of ______ form of trade union.

  1. Classical

  2. Neo-classical

  3. Revolutionary

  4. Neo-Revolutionary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Revolutionary trade unions are characterized by their goal of overthrowing the existing capitalist system, often advocating for radical change and the use of force to establish working-class rule.

Multiple choice objectives, functions and problems and measures fortrade unions industrial relations, trade unions and social security commercial studies

The Indian national trade union congress was formed in _______.

  1. 1920

  2. 1926

  3. 1947

  4. 1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian national trade union congress was formed in 1947. Indian National Trade Union Congress can be referred as the trade union wing of the Indian National Congress. It was formed in order to establish an order of society which is free from hindrance in the way on an all round development of the members of the trade union.