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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Master of Business Administration (MBA) .
Chapters
| 101. |
One of the reasons for India’s occupational structure remaining more or less the same over the years has been that |
| A. | Productivity in agriculture has been high enough to induce people to stay with agriculture |
| B. | People are largely unaware of the significance of transition from agriculture to industry for economic development. |
| C. | Investment pattern has been directed towards capital intensive industries. |
| D. | ceilings-on land holdings have enabled more people to own land and hence their preference to stay with agriculture |
| Answer» B. People are largely unaware of the significance of transition from agriculture to industry for economic development. | |
| 102. |
Imposing discipline in the form of rules and regulations is an inalienable right of the |
| A. | management |
| B. | employee |
| C. | trade unions |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. management | |
| 103. |
Which of the following is an objective of employee discipline? |
| A. | goal accomplishment |
| B. | changing employee behavior |
| C. | promoting industrial relations |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 104. |
Getting the willing cooperation of the employees in voluntarily observing the discipline code of an organization is the essence of |
| A. | a negative discipline |
| B. | positive discipline |
| C. | progressive discipline |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. positive discipline | |
| 105. |
Which is the machinery for settlement of Industrial Disputes? |
| A. | Industrial Tribunal |
| B. | National Tribunal |
| C. | Labour court |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 106. |
Which of the following best explains the term 'union ballots'? |
| A. | A ballot is the system by which union members vote for, e.g. industrial action. |
| B. | A ballot is the method by which a union recruits new members |
| C. | A ballot is the method by which a union expels members |
| D. | A ballot is the system by which union members put forward information for listing |
| Answer» A. A ballot is the system by which union members vote for, e.g. industrial action. | |
| 107. |
What is meant by the term 'collective bargaining'? |
| A. | A process by which a union negotiates with suppliers for the provision of e.g. office furniture |
| B. | A process by which a union meets with another union to discuss recruitment |
| C. | A process by which a union recruits new members |
| D. | A process by which a union negotiates with an employer on behalf of its members on matters concerning the terms and conditions of employment |
| Answer» D. A process by which a union negotiates with an employer on behalf of its members on matters concerning the terms and conditions of employment | |
| 108. |
Which of the following is not an 'industrial tort'? |
| A. | Gross misconduct |
| B. | Conspiracy |
| C. | Inducement |
| D. | Intimidation |
| Answer» A. Gross misconduct | |
| 109. |
Which of the following can a union do once it is 'recognised'? |
| A. | Apply to engage in the 'closed shop' |
| B. | Engage in collective bargaining with an employer |
| C. | Apply to be referred to as a 'workplace union' |
| D. | Apply for union status |
| Answer» B. Engage in collective bargaining with an employer | |
| 110. |
Which of the following is not a characteristic of trade union? |
| A. | Voluntary association |
| B. | Common goals |
| C. | Intermediary |
| D. | Individual actions |
| Answer» D. Individual actions | |
| 111. |
Which union is focused on making the skills of its members valuable and not easily replaceable in organizations? |
| A. | Industrial union |
| B. | Occupational union |
| C. | General union |
| D. | White-collar union |
| Answer» B. Occupational union | |
| 112. |
A union meant to protect the interests and rights of the non-manual employees is called a: |
| A. | white-collar union |
| B. | blue-collar union |
| C. | brown-collar union |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. brown-collar union | |
| 113. |
Employees join unions to fulfil their __ needs. |
| A. | Social |
| B. | Esteem |
| C. | Economic |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 114. |
What should be the minimum number of person’s required to register a trade union? |
| A. | Six |
| B. | Seven |
| C. | Eight |
| D. | nine |
| Answer» B. Seven | |
| 115. |
Which of the following is noted in your text as a current condition that makes it difficult to be specific about the nature of the employment relationship within organisations |
| A. | the nature of work within modern organisations |
| B. | a major reconfiguration of the labour market in most industrialised economies |
| C. | a blurring of traditional boundaries between workers and their employing organisations |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 116. |
Which of the following is NOT one of the three major assumptions that underpin the concept of a 'contract of employment' |
| A. | that the relationship between employer and employee is an individual one, made between two parties of equal bargaining strength |
| B. | that there is an imbalance of power between the two parties |
| C. | it consists of a promise to work (or be available for work) for which payment is promised |
| D. | since there has been a free exchange of promises, the two parties have reciprocal, but different rights and obligations |
| Answer» B. that there is an imbalance of power between the two parties | |
| 117. |
According to your text which of the following is true? |
| A. | Someone who accepts an offer of employment, whether or not the offer is in writing has entered into a binding contract of service |
| B. | Contract of employment only exists where an offer of employment has been made in writing and is accepted in writing |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) are true |
| D. | Neither (a) nor (b) are true |
| Answer» C. Both (a) and (b) are true | |
| 118. |
Which of the following is NOT one of the sources from which the terms of a contract of employment can be derived? |
| A. | expressly agreed terms |
| B. | collectively incorporated |
| C. | distributive justice terms |
| D. | terms implied by common law |
| Answer» C. distributive justice terms | |
| 119. |
Which of the following are sources from which the terms of contract of employment can be derived? |
| A. | custom and practice rules |
| B. | works and organisational rules |
| C. | legislative terms (statute law) |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» B. works and organisational rules | |
| 120. |
Adopting a step-by-step approach in dealing with indiscipline problems is the fundamental principle of |
| A. | progressive discipline |
| B. | negative discipline |
| C. | positive discipline |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. progressive discipline | |
| 121. |
Which of the following is not a disciplinary action against employees? |
| A. | dismissal |
| B. | increments |
| C. | discharge |
| D. | disciplinary demotion |
| Answer» B. increments | |
| 122. |
Which of the following statements indicates a good disciplinary system? |
| A. | An employee must be reprimanded in public. |
| B. | An employee must not be reprimanded at all. |
| C. | An employee must be reprimanded in private. |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. An employee must be reprimanded in private. | |
| 123. |
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Hot Stove Rule of Discipline? |
| A. | immediacy |
| B. | consistency |
| C. | forewarning |
| D. | secrecy |
| Answer» D. secrecy | |
| 124. |
In case of retrenchment, worker is entitled to ____ months notice or notice pay in lieu of notice. |
| A. | One |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Four |
| Answer» B. Two | |
| 125. |
Strike should be called only if at least _____ percent of workers are in support of strike. |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 15 |
| C. | 20 |
| D. | 25 |
| Answer» B. 15 | |
| 126. |
A proactive industrial relations programme must cover the following decision(s) |
| A. | Communication |
| B. | Competence |
| C. | Discipline and conflict |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 127. |
Which Act of Parliament defines a 'trade union' and governs much of the law on industrial relations? |
| A. | The Trade Union Act 1955 |
| B. | The Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 2005 |
| C. | The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1991 |
| D. | The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 |
| Answer» D. The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 | |
| 128. |
Under which of the following situations may a union refuse to admit a person or expel a member? |
| A. | Because they do not feel that they are a suitable member |
| B. | Because of their financial means |
| C. | Because of misconduct |
| D. | Because of their current state of health |
| Answer» C. Because of misconduct | |
| 129. |
Who is responsible for the maintenance of the 'lists' of independent trade unions? |
| A. | The Health and Safety Executive |
| B. | ACAS |
| C. | The Central Arbitration Committee |
| D. | The Certification Officer |
| Answer» D. The Certification Officer | |
| 130. |
A Trade Union means “An association of workers in one or more professions carried on mainly for the purpose of protecting and advancing the members’ economic interest in connection with their daily work”. Identify the author: |
| A. | Sidney and Beatrice Webb |
| B. | J. Cunnison |
| C. | G |
| D. | H. Cole |
| Answer» A. Sidney and Beatrice Webb | |
| 131. |
Who among the following advocated the Trusteeship Theory of Trade Union? |
| A. | N.M. Lokhande |
| B. | B.P. Wadia |
| C. | G.L. Nanda |
| D. | M.K. Gandhi |
| Answer» D. M.K. Gandhi | |
| 132. |
Inter and intra-union rivalry in Trade Unions is reduced by |
| A. | The provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act 1947 |
| B. | By voluntary tripartite code of inter-union rivalry – 1957 |
| C. | By bipartite mutual agreement at the industry level |
| D. | Above all |
| Answer» B. By voluntary tripartite code of inter-union rivalry – 1957 | |
| 133. |
The items for bargaining, that are not allowed to deal by law are classified as |
| A. | voluntary bargaining items |
| B. | permissible bargaining items |
| C. | illegal bargaining items |
| D. | mandatory bargaining items |
| Answer» C. illegal bargaining items | |
| 134. |
In arbitration, dispute parties no longer accord with agreement, willing to change the existing agreement, known as |
| A. | binding arbitration |
| B. | non-binding arbitration |
| C. | interest arbitration |
| D. | rights arbitration |
| Answer» C. interest arbitration | |
| 135. |
Any amount due from an employer under settlement or award can be recovered following the procedures laid down in ______________ |
| A. | The Standing Orders |
| B. | section 15 of the Payment of Wages Act |
| C. | Minimum Wages Act |
| D. | section 33 (C) of the Industrial Disputes Act |
| Answer» D. section 33 (C) of the Industrial Disputes Act | |
| 136. |
Prior intimation to the appropriate Govt to lay off, retrench or close down an establishment is required under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 where there are ________ workers |
| A. | 100 |
| B. | 1000 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 500 |
| Answer» C. 50 | |
| 137. |
Prior permission from the appropriate Govt to lay off, retrench or close down an establishment is required under the Industrial Disputes Act where there are ________ workers |
| A. | 100 |
| B. | 1000 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 500 |
| Answer» A. 100 | |
| 138. |
Forming of a Works Committee under the Industrial Disputes Act, is mandatory where the no. employees is _________ |
| A. | 1000 |
| B. | 100 |
| C. | 500 |
| D. | 250 |
| Answer» B. 100 | |
| 139. |
A System of Industrial Relations were social and labour issues are discussed between Trade Unions and Management at enterprise level is: |
| A. | Bipartism |
| B. | Tripartism |
| C. | Social Dialogue |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» A. Bipartism | |
| 140. |
The first Factories Act was enacted in: |
| A. | 1881 |
| B. | 1895 |
| C. | 1897 |
| D. | 1885 |
| Answer» A. 1881 | |
| 141. |
Who is an adult as per Factories Act, 1948? |
| A. | Who has completed 18 years of age |
| B. | who is less than 18 years |
| C. | who is more than 14 years |
| D. | who is more than 15 years |
| Answer» A. Who has completed 18 years of age | |
| 142. |
A person who has ultimate control over the affairs of the factory under Factories Act, 1948 Is called as |
| A. | Occupier |
| B. | Manager |
| C. | Chairman |
| D. | Managing Director |
| Answer» A. Occupier | |
| 143. |
The space for every worker employed in the Factory after the commencement of Factories Act, 1948 should be_______ Cubic Meters |
| A. | 9.9 |
| B. | 10.2 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 11 |
| Answer» C. 10 | |
| 144. |
The provision for cooling water during hot weather should be made by the organisation if it employs __ or more employees |
| A. | 200 |
| B. | 250 |
| C. | 300 |
| D. | 150 |
| Answer» B. 250 | |
| 145. |
Who is an Adolescent as per Factories Act, 1948? |
| A. | who has completed 17 years of age |
| B. | who is less than 18 years |
| C. | who has completed 15 years but less than 18 years |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. who has completed 15 years but less than 18 years | |
| 146. |
Which one of the following is not a welfare provision under Factories Act, 1948? |
| A. | Canteen |
| B. | Creches |
| C. | First Aid |
| D. | Drinking water |
| Answer» D. Drinking water | |
| 147. |
First Aid Boxes is to be provided for __ of persons |
| A. | 125 |
| B. | 135 |
| C. | 150 |
| D. | 160 |
| Answer» C. 150 | |
| 148. |
Safety Officers are to be appointed if orqanisation is engaging __ or more employees |
| A. | 1000 |
| B. | 2000 |
| C. | 500 |
| D. | 750 |
| Answer» A. 1000 | |
| 149. |
Canteen is to be provided if engaging employees more than __ persons |
| A. | 250 |
| B. | 230 |
| C. | 300 |
| D. | 275 |
| Answer» A. 250 | |
| 150. |
Leave with wages is allowed for employees if they work for __ days in a month |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 20 |
| D. | 28 |
| Answer» C. 20 | |
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