Industrial Relations
Conceptual Framework of Employment Relations
UNIT 2
EVOLUTION OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS
Objectives
After going through this unit, you should be able to: l l
explain the historical perspective of industrial relations in India; appreciate the impact of globalisation, technological changes, and other forces on industrial relations; identify the issues and challenges confronting industrial relations in India.
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Structure
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Introduction Industrial Relations in India Government’s Role Current Developments Industrial Relations Scenario Issues and Challenges Summary Self-Assessment Questions Further Readings
2.1
INTRODUCTION
In order to understand the issues and problems associated with industrial relations, it is desirable to study its various evolutionary phases. Practically speaking, the growth of industrial relations in India is in no way different from that of other parts of the globe. The various stages of industrial relations progressed from primitive stage to factory or industrial capitalism stage. The emergence of tripartite consultative system and voluntary and statutory approach to industrial relations, immensely contributed to the growth of a particular system of industrial relations in our country. Also the fast changing technological development, industrial production techniques, and ideological values have brought forth in the industrial world a unique type of employer-employee relationship. For a proper theoretical perspective of industrial relations, it seems essential to have a historical review of industrial relations in India.
2.2
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS IN INDIA
1 8
India was greatly advanced in the field of industry and commerce in the past, as evidenced from its ancient literature. In ancient times, the highest occupation in our country was agriculture followed by trading. Manual services formed the third rung of occupation. Small manufacturers in their cottages, mostly on hereditary
UNIT 2
EVOLUTION OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS
Objectives
After going through this unit, you should be able to: l l
explain the historical perspective of industrial relations in India; appreciate the impact of globalisation, technological changes, and other forces on industrial relations; identify the issues and challenges confronting industrial relations in India.
l
Structure
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Introduction Industrial Relations in India Government’s Role Current Developments Industrial Relations Scenario Issues and Challenges Summary Self-Assessment Questions Further Readings
2.1
INTRODUCTION
In order to understand the issues and problems associated with industrial relations, it is desirable to study its various evolutionary phases. Practically speaking, the growth of industrial relations in India is in no way different from that of other parts of the globe. The various stages of industrial relations progressed from primitive stage to factory or industrial capitalism stage. The emergence of tripartite consultative system and voluntary and statutory approach to industrial relations, immensely contributed to the growth of a particular system of industrial relations in our country. Also the fast changing technological development, industrial production techniques, and ideological values have brought forth in the industrial world a unique type of employer-employee relationship. For a proper theoretical perspective of industrial relations, it seems essential to have a historical review of industrial relations in India.
2.2
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS IN INDIA
1 8
India was greatly advanced in the field of industry and commerce in the past, as evidenced from its ancient literature. In ancient times, the highest occupation in our country was agriculture followed by trading. Manual services formed the third rung of occupation. Small manufacturers in their cottages, mostly on hereditary