Industrial Relations by Dr. Vijayendra Kumar Shrivastava, published by Mahaveer Publications, is a comprehensive and student-oriented textbook designed in accordance with the B.Com 5th Semester (Major – Human Resource Management) syllabus under the FYUGP / NEP 2020 framework. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the principles, evolution, and dynamics of industrial relations in India, making it equally valuable for BBA and MBA students specializing in Human Resource Management.

The text integrates theoretical knowledge with practical insights into employer-employee relations, collective bargaining, labour welfare, and industrial legislation, helping learners connect academic concepts with real-world industrial practices.

Key Features:

• Syllabus-Aligned: Strictly follows the latest FYUGP / NEP 2020 syllabus for B.Com 5th Semester (HR Major) and is compatible with most Indian universities.

• Comprehensive Coverage: Includes essential topics such as industrial relations systems, trade unions, collective bargaining, grievance redressal, industrial disputes, employee participation, and labour welfare measures.

• Concept to Application: Bridges the gap between classroom learning and practical industrial scenarios through case studies, examples, and real-world references.

• Legal and Policy Context: Explains important industrial legislations, government policies, and reforms affecting labour relations in India.

• Pedagogical Aids: Each chapter contains clear learning objectives, summaries, and review questions to reinforce understanding and aid exam preparation.

• Useful for Management Students: Equally beneficial for BBA and MBA students focusing on HR, labour laws, or organizational behaviour. 

  Contents

  Unit I: Introduction to Industrial Relations (Pages 11–44)

  • Objective

  • Introduction

  • Definition

  • Features of Industrial Relations

  • Objectives of Industrial Relations

  • Scope of Industrial Relations

  • Significance of Industrial Relations

  • Industrial Relations Examples

  • Factors Affecting Industrial Relations

  • Parties Involved in Industrial Relations

  • The Different Responsibilities

  • Theories of Industrial Relations

  • Summary

  • Questions

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  Unit II: Government Policies and Industrial Relations (Pages 41–96)

  • Objective

  • Introduction

  • Role of Government in Industrial Relations

  • Role of Management in Industrial Relations

  • Role of Trade Unions in Industrial Relations

  • Industrial Relations Government Policies in India

  • Role of the State in Industrial Relations

  • Constitution of India and Labour Policies

  • Labour Policies

  • Important Acts of Indian Labour Laws

  • Labour Laws in India

  • Industrial Relation Policies of the Government of India in the Post-Globalization Era

  • Summary

  • Questions

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  Unit III: Management of Strikes and Lockouts

  • Objective

  • Introduction

  • Definition of Strike / Meaning of Strike

  • Strike’s Legal Status

  • Types of Strikes

  • Common Reasons for Strike

  • Causes of Strikes

  • Lockouts – Definition and Legal Status

  • Kingfisher Airlines: A Case

  • Common Reasons for Lockout

  • Prohibition and Causes of Lockout

  • Lockouts in India

  • Differences Between Strikes and Lockouts

  • Justification of Unjustified Strikes and Lockouts

  • Implication of Lockouts on Government or Political Setup

  • Consequences of Unjustified Strike

  • Legal Preconditions for a Lawful Work Stoppage

  • Picketing

  • Replacement Workers

  • Causes and Consequences of Industrial Conflicts (with reference to India)

  • Summary

  • Questions

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  Unit IV: Industrial Disputes and Negotiations (Pages 152–212)

  • Objective

  • Introduction

  • Definition and Characteristics of Industrial Disputes

  • Objectives and Features of the Industrial Disputes Act

  • Causes of Industrial Disputes

  • Machinery for Prevention and Settlement of Industrial Disputes

  • Procedure, Powers, and Duties of Authorities

  • Duties of Conciliation Officer, Board, Court, and Tribunal

  • Duties of Industrial and National Tribunal

  • Precautionary Devices for Handling Industrial Disputes in India

  • Negotiation – Concept, Importance, and Elements

  • Stages and Types of Negotiation

  • Tactics of Negotiation

  • Skill for Negotiation in Business and Dispute Resolution

  • Win-Win Negotiation and Principled Negotiation

  • Strategies and Benefits of a Win-Win Approach

  • Summary

  • Questions