INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, 2E

Author: C.S. Venkata Ratnam & Manoranjan Dhal

ISBN: 978-0199456550

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Book Overview

Praise for the First EditionPrescribed read for those at both ends of IR! – The Hindu Business LineDescriptionThe second edition of the well-accepted title Industrial Relations continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of the various aspects of industrial relations: conceptual foundations, institutional structure and policy framework, role of the government and trade unions.The book introduces readers to the various approaches to industrial relations and goes on to discuss trade unions, collective bargaining and tripartism. It goes on to highlight the importance of dispute resolution, labour administration, grievance handling and the management of industrial relations. Key Features•A comprehensive title that integrates all aspects of industrial relations•Includes case studies and exhibits to illustrate the theory discussed in the chaptersNew to This Edition•Sections on the crisis in industrial relations, emerging dynamics in industrial relations, origin of trade unions and developments during post-recession era, international trade unions, detailed coverage on Employee Compensation Act, 1923, Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948, Factories Act, 1948, Kerala Recognition of Trade Union Act, 2010, Indian Labour Conference, minimum wages and more•Updated and revised data and latest amendment to labour laws•Additional sections on labour laws in the online resource centreOnline ResourcesStudents• Flashcard glossary• Bonus chapters• New sections on labour lawsInstructors• Lecture PPTs• Bonus chapters• New sections on labour laws• Multiple choice questionsTable of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition 1. Economy and the Labour Force in India 2. Approaches to Industrial Relations 3. Industrial Relations in a Comparative Framework 4. Management and Employers’ Organizations 5. Trade Unions—Theoretical Foundations and Legal Framework6. Trade Union Structures 7. Management of Trade Unions in India 8. Collective Bargaining 9. Tripartism and Social Dialogue 10. The Role of Government in Industrial Relations 11. The Contract of Employment 12. Public Policy and Wage and Reward Systems 13. Working Conditions, Safety, Health and Environment 14. Dispute Resolution and Industrial Harmony 15. Labour Administration 16. Social Security 17. Issues in Labour Policy and Labour Law Reform 18. Employee Participation and Labour–Management Cooperation 19. Grievances and Discipline Handling 20. Employment Security and Management of Redundancies 21. Technological Change and Industrial Relations 22. Management of Industrial Relations 23. Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations.

Browse this title within our Social Sciences and Education collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 608 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-0199456550.

About the Author

C.S. Venkata Ratnam was the Director, International Management Institute, New Delhi. Manoranjan Dhal is Associate Professor, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, at IIM Kozhikode.

Why Readers Pick This Edition

• You’ll appreciate how this book brings clarity to one of the most complex areas of management. With a balanced mix of theory, policy, and real-world case studies, it helps you truly understand how industrial relations work in practice—not just on paper. Whether you’re preparing for exams or building a strong foundation for an HR or management career, this updated edition gives you practical insights into trade unions, dispute resolution, and the evolving dynamics of the workplace.
• Published by Oxford University Press.
• Language: English.
• Page count: 608.

Catalog Description

Praise for the First EditionPrescribed read for those at both ends of IR! – The Hindu Business LineDescriptionThe second edition of the well-accepted title Industrial Relations continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of the various aspects of industrial relations: conceptual foundations, institutional structure and policy framework, role of the government and trade unions.The book introduces readers to the various approaches to industrial relations and goes on to discuss trade unions, collective bargaining and tripartism. It goes on to highlight the importance of dispute resolution, labour administration, grievance handling and the management of industrial relations. Key Features•A...

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