Indian Civil Service Exams (CSE) Syllabus - UPSC Exams

Paper-II

Organisation Theory and Industrial Relations

Organisation Theory

Nature and concept of Organisation-Organisation goals; Primary and secondary goals, Single and multiple goals, ends means chain-Displacement, succession, expansion and multiplication of goals-Formal organisation; Type, Structure-Line and Staff, functional matrix, and project-Informal organisation-functions and limitations.

Evolution of organisation theory: Classical, Neo-classical and system approach-Bureaucracy; Nature and basis of power, sources of power, power structure and politics-Organisational behaviour as a dynamic system : technical, social and power systems-interrelations and interactions-Perception-Status system. Theoretical and empirical foundation of theories and Models of motivation. Morale and productivity-Leadership: Theories and styles-Management of conflicts in organisation-Transactional Analysis-Significance of culture to organisations. Limits of rationality-Organisational change, adaptation, growth and development, Professional management Vs. family management, Organisational control and effectiveness.

Industrial Relations.

Nature and scope of indsutrial relations, the socio-economic set-up, need for positive approach.

Industrial labour in India and its commitment-stages of commitments. Migratory nature-merits and shortcomings.

Theories of Unionism.

Trade Union movement in India-origin, growth and structure; Attitude and approach of management of India-recognition. Problems before Indian Trade Union movement.

Industrial disputes-sources; strikes and lockouts.

Compulsory adjudication and collective bargaining-approaches.

Worker's participation in management-philosophy, rationale; present day state of affairs and future prospects.

Prevention and settlement of industrial disputes in India.

Industrial relations in Public Enterprises.

Absenteeism and labour turnover in Indian Industries-causes

Relative wages and wage differentials; wage policy.

Wage policy in India; the Bonus issue.

I.L.O. and India;

Role of Personnel Department in the Organisation.

Indian Civil Service Exams (CSE) Syllabus - UPSC Exams