Industrial Action
Background of Study
1.1 Problem Statement
Some would say that industrial action is a pest, eating away at the crux of Pakistan 's industrial and social development. In many ways, this is true. Take for example, the doctors calling for strike in 2011 which led to multiple avoidable deaths. But it is also essential at times as it plays a vital role in bringing light to major issues that might be plaguing society, and sometimes it is used as a tool to protect one’s rights. In the 2011 incident, the purpose of the doctors’ strike was to demand their rights.
Now that we’ve established that industrial action is albeit a nuisance, it is an inevitable element in any society or industry; we have to understand why it is a necessity and come up with efficient ways to manage it, if not avoid it.
1.2 Research Questions
For the purpose of this study, the following research questions guide the work. They include:
What is industrial action?
What are the causes of industrial action?
What are the effects of industrial action?
1.3 Significance of the study
The study has both theoretical and practical significance. Theoretically, this study will be useful to students in advancing their knowledge on the meaning, causes, effects, possible ways of avoidance and managing industrial action in Pakistan in an efficient way.
1.4 Hypothesis of the study
For the purpose of this study, the work will be guided by the following hypotheses:
There is a significant link between a manager’s relationship and attitude towards his/her subordinates and industrial action
There is a significant link between the human nature (Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs) and industrial action
Literature Review
2.1 The meaning of Industrial Action
Usually, when we think of industrial action we immediately think of strike action. However, there are many other types of industrial action that are perhaps used more often than strike action.
Industrial action refers to action in which
1.1 Problem Statement
Some would say that industrial action is a pest, eating away at the crux of Pakistan 's industrial and social development. In many ways, this is true. Take for example, the doctors calling for strike in 2011 which led to multiple avoidable deaths. But it is also essential at times as it plays a vital role in bringing light to major issues that might be plaguing society, and sometimes it is used as a tool to protect one’s rights. In the 2011 incident, the purpose of the doctors’ strike was to demand their rights.
Now that we’ve established that industrial action is albeit a nuisance, it is an inevitable element in any society or industry; we have to understand why it is a necessity and come up with efficient ways to manage it, if not avoid it.
1.2 Research Questions
For the purpose of this study, the following research questions guide the work. They include:
What is industrial action?
What are the causes of industrial action?
What are the effects of industrial action?
1.3 Significance of the study
The study has both theoretical and practical significance. Theoretically, this study will be useful to students in advancing their knowledge on the meaning, causes, effects, possible ways of avoidance and managing industrial action in Pakistan in an efficient way.
1.4 Hypothesis of the study
For the purpose of this study, the work will be guided by the following hypotheses:
There is a significant link between a manager’s relationship and attitude towards his/her subordinates and industrial action
There is a significant link between the human nature (Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs) and industrial action
Literature Review
2.1 The meaning of Industrial Action
Usually, when we think of industrial action we immediately think of strike action. However, there are many other types of industrial action that are perhaps used more often than strike action.
Industrial action refers to action in which
Bibliography: Maslow, A. H. (1943). A Theory of Human Motivation. Psychological Review , 370-371. Distribution of Workload: Adina Bano: General idea and concept, 1.1-2.1, Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Interview, compilation Khujista Zehra: Human Relations Theory Muhammad Sufian: Role of employee, Role of employer, Conclusion. Shahrukh Idrees Naviwala: 2.2, 2.3