Industrial Relations (IR) Industrial relations is used to denote the

collective relationships between management and the workers.

Main concerns:◦ trade unionism◦ collective bargaining◦ workers’ participation in management

Collective Bargaining & Trade Unions Definition:“Process of negotiation between an employer

and trade union”

Primary concern of trade unions◦ Improved wages◦ Improved working conditions

Trade unions often described as;

“a permanent opposition” within capitalist order or “an opposition which can

never become a government”

Significance of good IR Uninterrupted production Reduction in Industrial Disputes High morale Mental Revolution Reduced Wastage

Why do employees join Unions Higher wages and benefits

Greater job security

Influence of Rule

Compulsory Membership

Ineffective role of TU in Pakistan Lack of Education

Lack of commitment of TU leaders

Lack of implementation of labor laws

HRM Functions

HRM

Staffing

Compensation &Benefits

HR Development

Employee Relations

Example of Ethical Misconduct in HR Activities

Goals of HRM

Integration Commitment Flexibility/ Adaptability Seeks to evolve commonality of Interest Quality

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Difference B/w HRM & IRIRIR HRMHRM

Deals with labor law Deals with management of HR

IR has limited objective Comprises of different objectives for the success of organization

IR has a large component of rules, which govern the employment relationship.

Deals with the best way to use the human resource through proper induction, appraisal, training and development, motivation, leadership and rewards

Emphasize on collective relations

Emphasis is on individuals employer-employee relations