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DEFINITION OF LABOUR WELFARE

Labour welfare has been defined in various ways, though no single definition hasfound universal acceptance. The Oxford dictionary defines labour welfare as

"Efforts to make life worth living for workmen." Chambers dictionary defines

welfare as "A state of faring or doing well. Freedom from calamity, enjoyment ofhealth and prosperity". The Report of the Committee on Labour welfare (1969)

includes under it "such services, facilities and amenities as adequate canteens, restand recreation facilities, sanitary and medical facilities, arrangements for travel to

and from work and for the accommodation of workers employed at a distance fromtheir homes and such other services, amenities and facilities including social

security measures as contribute to improve the conditions under which worker are

employer."Thus, the whole field of welfare is said to be one "in which much can be done to

combat the sense of frustration of the industrial workers, to relieve them of

personal and family worries, to improve their health, to afford them means of selfexpression, to offer them some sphere in which they can excel others and to helpthem to a wider conception of life". It promotes the well-being of workers in

variety of ways.

SCOPE OF LABOUR WELFARE ACTIVITIES:Lab our welfare Activities is combinations of various steps, the cumulative effect

of which is to grease the wheels of industry and society. Sound industrial relations

can only be based on human relations and good human relations dictate that labourbeing, human being should be treated humanly which includes respect for labour

dignity, fair dealing and concern for the human beings physical and social needs. In

any industry good relations between the management and workers depend upon thedegree of mutual confidence, which can be established. This, in turn, depends upon

the recognition by the labour of the goodwill and integrity of the organization inThe day to day handling of questions which are of mutual concern. The basic needs

of a labour are freedom from fear, security of employment and freedom from want.

Adequate food, better health, clothing and housing are human requirements. The

human heart harbors secret pride and invariably responds to courtesy and kindnessjust as it revolts to tyranny and fear. An environment where he is contended with

his job, assured of a bright future and provided with his basic needs in life means

an atmosphere of good working condition and satisfaction to labour. Labor welfare activities are based on the plea that higher productivity requires

more than modern machinery and hard work. It requires co-operative endeavor of

the parties, labour and management. This is possible only when labour is given dueimportance and human element is taken into account at every stage.

OBJECTIVES OF LABOUR WELFARE ACTIVITIES


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The object of welfare activities is to promote economic development by increasing

production and productivity. The underlying principle is to make the workers giventheir loyal services ungrudgingly in genuine spirit of co-operation, in return for

obligations, voluntary and compulsory, accepted by the employee towards the

general well-being of the employees.Improving the efficiency of the labour is another objective of labour welfare

activities. Efficiency gives double reward, one in the form of increased productionand the other in the shape of higher wages due to achievement of higher

productivity. Welfare activities add to their efficiency and efficiency in turn helpthe worker to earn more wages. Therefore, welfare activities in an organization are

twice blessed. It helps the employer and the employee both.

Another objective of welfare activities is to secure the labour proper humanconditions of work and living. Working conditions of organization may be led by

an artificial environment which features are dust, fumes, noise, unhealthy

temperature, etc. It is generally found that these Conditions imposestrain on thebody.The welfare activities are done to minimize the hazardous effect on the life of the

workers and their family members. It is the duty of the employer to see these

human needs. If welfare activities are viewed in this light, it can be seen that theyare guided by purposes of humanitarian and social justice.

The next objective of welfare activities is to add in a real way to the low earning of

the labour. The facilities are provided to supplement the income of the workers byservices such as housing, medical assistance, school, co-operative, canteens, stores,

play grounds etc.

Thus, the objective of activities are to promote greater efficiency of the workers,assure proper human conditions to the workers and their family members.

THEORIES OF LABOUR WELFAREThe form of labor welfare activities is flexible, elastic and differs from time to

time, region to region, industry to industry and country to country depending upon

the value system, level of education, social customs, degree of industrialization and

general standard of the socio-economic development of the nation. Seven theoriesconstituting the conceptual frame work of labour welfare activities are the

following:-

The Trusteeship Theory:

This is also called the Paternalistic Theory of Labour Welfare. According to this

the industrialist or employer holds the total industrial estate, properties, and profitsaccruing from them in a trust. In other words, the employer should hold the

industrial assets for himself, for the benefit of his workers, and also for society.


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The main emphasis of this theory is that employers should provide funds on an

ongoing basis for the well-being of their employees.

The Public Relation Theory:

This theory provides the basis for an atmosphere of goodwill between labour andmanagement, and also between management and the public, labour welfare

programmes under this theory, work as a sort of an advertisement and help anorganization to project its good image and build up and promote good and healthy

public relations..

PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF WELFARE

ACTIVITIESThe success of welfare activities depends on the approach which has been taken

into account in providing such activities to the employees. Welfare policy should

be guided by idealistic morale and human value. Every effort should be made togive workers/ employees some voice in the choice of welfare activities so long as itdoes not amount to dictation from workers.

There are employers who consider all labour welfare activities as distasteful legal

liability. There are workers who look upon welfare activities in terms of theirinherent right. Both parties have to accept welfare as activities of mutual concern.

Adequacy of Wages:Labour welfare measures cannot be a substitute for wages. Workers have a right to

adequate wages. But high wage rates alone cannot create healthy atmosphere, nor

bring about a sense of commitment on the parts of workers. A combination ofsocial welfare, emotional welfare and economic welfare together would achieve

good results. Social Liability of Industry: Industry, according to this principle, hasan obligation or duty towards its employees to look after their welfare. The

constitution of India also emphasizes this aspect of labour welfare.

Impact on Efficiency:This plays an important role in welfare services, and is based on the relationship

between welfare and efficiency, though it is difficult to measure this relationship.

Programmes for housing, education and training, the provision of balanced diet andfamily planning measures are some of the important programmes of labour welfare

which increases the efficiency of the workers, especially in underdeveloped or

developing countries.

Increase in Personality:


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The development of the human personality is given here as the goal of industrial

welfare which, according to this principle, should counteract the baneful effects ofthe industrial system. Therefore, it is necessary to implement labour welfare

services. Both inside and outside the factory, that is, provide intra-mural and extra-

mural labour welfare services throughout the hierarchy of an organization.

Employees at all levels must accept

Co-ordination or Integration:This plays an important role in the success of welfare services. From this angle, a

co-ordinated approach will promote a healthy development of the worker in his

work, home and community. This is essential for the sake of harmony andcontinuity in labour welfare services.

Democratic Values:The co-operation of the worker is the basis of this principle. Consultation with, andthe agreement of workers in, the formulation and implementation of labour welfare

services are very necessary for their success. This principle is based on the

assumption that the worker is "a mature and rational individual." Industrialdemocracy is the driving force here. Workers also develop a sense of pride when

they are made to feel that labour welfare programmes are created by them and for

them.

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(MYSORE PLANT)GENERAL MANAGER

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Critical review of the structure Receipts of intend Receipts of enquiry Dispatch of acknowledgement of intend

Preparation of goods for export Arranging insurance coverage Obtaining shipping order Dispatching goods Checking of customers formality Sending documents to the importer Receiving payment Claiming benefits Price

Price is a basic and critical factor; in generally the return on capital investment of

business enterprise. Pricing methods and policies contribute directly to the success

or failures of a business irrespective of any other single profit activity. KSIC is

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following a good pricing policy which is providing the ultimate consumer their

privilege of getting goods at reasonable price.

ISO 9001 2000 programs

KSIC Ltd got ISO 9001 2000 Certificate in the year of 2004, company is now

working under the guidance of ISO

Mckinseys 7S Model:

Application of 7 S ModelsThe 7 S Model is better known as McKinsey 7 -S. the two people who

developed this model are, Tom Peters and Waterman, have been consultants at

McKinsey & co that time. They published their 7 S Model in their article

Structure is not organization (1981) and In Search of Excellence (1982).

Perhaps the most important element, which trigged the interest of American

managers in the issue of culture, was the emergence of Japanese competition. As

Japan began to take a leading role in one basic industry after another, the question

of cultural difference emerged as a casual factor to explain Japanese superiority.

There were those who signal the deterioration of sound cultural values as the

central reason behind the slipping of America as a worldwide industrial power.

The most notable exception, which might be the cause of its enormous

popularity, has been the book In search of excellence by Peters and Waterman

(1982), where they emphasize the lessen to be derived from Americas best run

companies. Paradoxically, it is interesting to observe that can be made to an

American firm is that it resembles a Japanese company. McKinneys 7S Model

reflects upon the framework used to evaluate the best managerial companies.


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The model starts on the premise that an organization is not just Structure, but

consists of seven elements.

A. Structure in KSICVery organization has certain goals and objectives, and one of the important

factors affecting their achievement is the structure of the organization. Theefficiency with which an organization accomplishes its goals and objectives is, to a

great extent, dependent on its structure Organization structure refers to the defined

relationships between the elements of the organization people, tasks, information,

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Organization design is defined as the process of developing an

organizational structure. Managers take into consideration a number of factors

when designing organizational structure. One of the important factors is strategy.

Alfred D. Chandler in his book strategy and structure was of the opinion that

organizations frequently change their strategy in order to utilize their resources in

an efficient manner and develop over a period of time.

Organizational structure performs in the following major functions:The overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operations at the location

shall rest with the location in charge. However all the officers working at the

location shall have the following functions as entrusted by the location in charge

from time to time?

Implement all the statutory requirements related to receipts storage anddispatch of product.

Impart adequate training to all subordinates enabling them to perform theirduties satisfactorily.

Develop and maintain good relationship with all customers and otherconnected agency.

It undertakes a wide variety of activities through devices such asdepartmentalization, specialization, division of labor of delegation of

authority.

In the organization the department manager comes under the top level

management. Under these position technical officer, accounts officer and

administrative officer are present they comes under the middle level management


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and other workman, security guard and clerks comes under the lower level

management of the organization.

In KSIC, each department is interlinked with other departments has to maintain

a good control with other department.

B. SkillSkill refers to the fact that employees have the skills needed to carry out the

companys strategy. Training and development ensuring people know how to do

their jobs and stay up date with the latest techniques.

It consists of the capabilities and competencies that exist within the company. It is

the talent, craft or accomplishment, naturally acquired or developed through

training and abilities appropriate for a specific job. The employees need to have

both specific as well generic skills. Generic skills mean problem solving skills,

decision-making skills, communication etc. specific skill like time management,

shop floor management, building teams, leadership and motivation, creativity,

advances safety and environment, industrial safety and environment, industrialsafety and environment.

C. StyleThe management of KSIC Ltd is completely employee oriented. They

receive the feedback from the workers and decide on the changes in the strategies.

The working of the management is democratic in style. KSIC Ltd also munitions

customer feedback process this helps to know the customers opinion about the

companies quality.

D. Strategy


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The determination of the basic long-term objectives of an enterprise and the

adoption of courses of action and allocation of resources necessary to achieve these

goals

The main strategy of KSIC Ltd is aiming at gaining a sustainable advantage over

competition through quality and reduced price. It is also trying to improve its

position in the customers by following up and attending any complaints in more

compensated way. And also the company is allocating the resources available very

legibly to get best out of the availability.

E. SystemIt includes all the processes and information flows that link the organization

together, consisting of production planning and control systems, cost accounting

procedures, capital budgeting systems, recruitment, training and development

systems, planning and budgeting systems, performance evaluation systems.

The KSIC Ltd uses the complete systemized processes in all fields like quality

control systems, performance measurement systems, the date and time analysissystems, manufacturing processes, information systems.

The KSIC there is a committee to plan and control the buying activities in this

department the organization has to account for how much raw materials they have

to bring. The buying is planned according to demand of the silks in the market.

F. StaffIt refers to the people working in an organization. The companys people resources

and how they are developed, trained and motivated. The process of staffing

includes various processes like recruitment and selection procedures, training etc.


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it refer to how the people are developed, trained, socialized, integrated, motivated

and how the employees career is shaped in an organization.

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