Homework Answers

Irrespective of the experience level, Induction Training plays an important role for a new employee” Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement. Explain in full.

Interpersonal relationships between superiors and subordinates in an organization involve different kinds of power equations. In your opinion, arrange the 5 sources of power in order of importance, that are based on superior subordinate relationships in an

organization. Justify your preference.

Do you think companies can really do without detailed job descriptions? Why or why not?

The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 extended to the whole of India and regulated Indian

labour law so far as that concerns trade unions as well as Individual workman employed

in any Industry within the territory of Indian mainland. Enacted on 11 March 1947 and

It came into force 1 April 1947.

Explain the Salient features of Industrial Disputes Act 1947.

What are the common employee relations challenges faced by employers today?

Suggest how the employer can manage them?

Explain in brief.

There have been many complaints from employees at Amazon's fulfillment

centers. Workers complain that they are given rigorous tasks in the warehouses’.

Explain brief about in your words.

Ram and Kush are both Ph.Ds in Chem.engg & both have put in more than 15yrs in Pharm. industry. They decided to leave their jobs and open a small company of their own. Accordingly, they took a bank loan and using their contacts, tied-up with another big pharma company to conduct research on their behalf. Initially they recruited five qualified chemists and later as the business grew they recruited more lab. staff, accountants & other people.Their business grew and by the end of five years they were well established and by that time they had eighteen people on their rolls. The break-up of their staff strength was as 3Senior Researchers (all Ph.Ds), 5Research Associates , 5 Assistants (Science Grad, 3Accountants & 2Clerks

However, as there was no regular pay structure, there was wide disparity in the pay drawn by different employees. To rectify this situation, both Ram and Kush decided to conduct a Job Evaluation study. In your opinion, which Job Evaluation method would be most suitable in this case