Question

Differentiate industrial relations from human relations. state the importance and various objectives of industrial relations.

Answer 1

Industrial relations describes the relationship between management and labor. This can encompass not only relationships between management and workers but also between management and unions and even between government and the unions. Industrial relations work includes dispute settlement, working conditions, grievance procedures, recruitment, appraisal, communications, team-building and training. The objectives of industrial relations are therefore varied and wide-ranging.