module iv
DESCRIPTION
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT AND INDUSTRIAL LEGISLATIONSTRANSCRIPT
MODULE - IVGRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
DEFINITIONS
According to Beach, “any dissatisfaction or feeling of injustice in connection with one’s employment situation that is brought to the notice of the management.”
According to Flippo, “the grievance as a type of discontent which must always be expressed. A grievance is usually more formal in character than a complaint. It can be valid or ridiculous, and must grow out of something connected with company operations or policy. It must involve an interpretation or application of the provisions of the labour contract.”
NEED FOR GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
It disturb the employeesPersonality ConflictsReach the Higher Management
It acts as a pressure valve
CAUSES OF GRIEVANCES
Demands for individual wage adjustments;
Complaints about the incentive system; Complaints about the job classifications; Complaints against a particular foreman; Complaints concerning disciplinary
measures and procedures; Objections to the general methods of
supervision; Economic Work environment Supervision Work Group Miscellaneous
PRE-REQUISITES FOR GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Conformity with Prevailing Legislation
Clarity SimplicityPromptness TrainingFollow-up
APPROACHES TO GRIEVANCE MACHINERY
Try to avoid problems Be a good listener Have patience Avoid personal consideration Remember that you and the employee
will have to work together Do not get upset or resort to threats Appeal to the management’s interest Settle each grievance on its merit Remember that the management too
has its rights Keep the aggrieved worker constantly Permit the employee to correct his
mistake
DEFINITION
According to Dessler, “discipline is a procedure that corrects or punishes a subordinate because a rule of procedure has been violated.”
According to Rue and Byars, “discipline should be viewed as a condition within an organisation whereby employees know what is expected of them in terms of the organisation’s rules, standards and policies and what the consequences are of infractions.”
ELEMENTS OF DISCIPLINE
The objective is orderly behaviour.Orderly behaviour is a group
desireOrderly behaviour assists the
attainment of organisational goalsself-disciplinePunitive actions are needed to
correct them.
OBJECTIVES OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
To enforce rules and regulations. To punish the offender. To serve as an example for others to
strictly follow rules. To ensure the smooth running of the
organisation. To increase working efficiency. To improve working relations and
tolerance. To develop a working culture this
improves performance.
ESSENTIALS OF DISCIPLINE SYSTEM
Rules and performance criteriaDocumentation of the facts.Consistent response to rule
violations.Training of supervisors.Prompt action. Impersonal discipline.Reasonable penalty.Follow up.
DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY
Disciplinary authority;Appellate authority; andReviewing authority.Preliminary enquiry,Framing and serving of charge-sheet,Holding of domestic enquiry,Report of the enquiry officer,Consideration of the report of the
enquiry officer by disciplinary authority,
Order of punishment and its communication, and
Appeal.
JUDICIARY APPROACH TO DISCIPLINE
The industrial employment (Standing orders) act was passed in 1946 with a view to improve the industrial relations climate. The act requires that all establishments
must define the service rules and prepare standing orders.
The term standing orders refers to the rules and regulations which govern the conditions of employment of workers.
They indicate the duties and responsibilities on the part of both the employer and employees.
Any violation or infringement of the following terms and conditions may lead to misconduct and discipline.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD DISCIPLINE SYSTEM
Rules and performance criteria Documentation of the facts. Consistent response to rule violations. Training of supervisors. Prompt action. Impersonal discipline. Reasonable penalty. Follow up.
CONFLICT
Conflict is an expression of hostility, negative attitude, rivalry, disagreement, incompatibility, incongruence etc.
It is manifested in a fight, a collusion, a struggle, a contest, an opposition, a mental strife, an agony etc.
Further, it is manifested in shouting, insulting, cursing, humiliating, making accusations, sulking, shedding tears, withdrawal, physical violence, avoidance, taking revenge, back-stabbing etc.
REASONS FOR CONFLICT
Internal boundaries External boundaries Territorial boundaries Material / Goods resources Weak / Poor management Leadership Style Economic causes Social causes Political causes Technical cau Psychological causes Market causes Legal causes
NATURE OF CONFLICT Non-cooperation Arguments and quarrelsome behaviour – indiscipline. Hostility and irritations. Stress, strain and anxiety. Unwillingness to negotiate or participate in
discussions Resentment or withdrawal Absenteeism, alcoholism or high incidence of
accidents. ‘work to rule’ or ‘go slow’ tactics Demonstrations Strikes. Conflict / Dispute caused by Management A few causes are
Lay-off Lock-out Termination.
TYPES OF INDUSTRIAL CONFLICT
Perceived conflicts Latent Conflict Manifest conflict Line and Staff Conflict Organised and unorganised conflict Levels of conflict