Descriptive Continuous Assessment- II
Test DCA-II
Academic Year
2024– 2025
Course Code & Title BA4016&Industrial Relations and Labour legislations
Year / Semester II / III Department MBA Common for MBA
Reg. No. Duration 3 hours Date [Link] 100
Part A (Answer All the Questions) 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
Q. No. Question (s) KL CO PI
1. What role did the International Labour Organization L1 BA4016.3 1.1.3
(ILO) play in Indian labour legislation?
2. List two key principles of labour legislation. L2 BA4016.3 1.2.1
3. What is the primary objective of the Factories Act, 1948? L1 BA4016.3 1.2.3
4. Define the term "factory" as per the Act. L1 BA4016.3 1.1.1
5. State one consequence of paying less than the minimum L1 BA4016.3 1.2.2
wage to employees.
6. Who determines the minimum wages under this Act? L2 BA4016.4 1.3.1
7. What does the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 regulate? L1 BA4016.4 1.3.2
8. Define "wages" as per the Act. L2 BA4016.4 1.3.5
9. What is the minimum percentage of bonus payable under L1 BA4016.4 1.4.1
the Act?
10. When should the bonus be paid to employees under the L1 BA4016.4 1.4.3
Act?
Part B (Answer All the Questions) 5x 13 = 65 Marks
[Link] Question (s) KL CO PI
11(a) Explain the significance of the Industrial Employment L2 BA4016.3 1.3.6
(Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and discuss how it impacts
employee and employer relations in an industrial setup.
OR
11(b) Discuss the historical evolution of labour legislation in L2 BA4016.3 1.1.5
India.
12(a) What are the primary objectives of The Payment of Bonus L1 BA4016.3 1.2.4
Act, 1965? Discuss how it aims to benefit employees and
motivate them.
OR
12(b) Analyze the concept of industrial peace and harmony as a L2 BA4016.3 1.2.5
principle of labour legislation. Why is it crucial for
economic stability?
13(a) Describe the objectives of The Apprentices Act, 1961, and L2 BA4016.3 1.1.7
evaluate its effectiveness in enhancing skill development
among the workforce.
OR
13(b) What are the primary objectives of the Factories Act, L2 BA4016.4 1.4.6
1948? How does the Act ensure the safety and welfare of
workers?
14(a) What is the primary objective of The Equal Remuneration L2 BA4016.4 1.4.8
Act, 1976, and how does it promote gender equality in the
workplace?
OR
14(b) What is the significance of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 L2 BA4016.4 1.5.3
in ensuring fair compensation for workers? Explain the
criteria used to fix minimum wages.
15(a) Explain the eligibility criteria for gratuity under The L2 BA4016.4 1.3.8
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, and discuss the
significance of gratuity as a benefit for employees.
OR
15(b) Discuss the applicability of the Payment of Wages Act, L2 BA4016.4 1.5.4
1936. Which employees are covered, and why is this
coverage significant?
Part C (Answer All the Questions) 1x 16 = 16 Marks
Q. No. Question (s) KL CO PI
16 (a) Critically examine the challenges and controversies L2 BA4016.3 1.5.6
surrounding the implementation of the Payment of Bonus
Act, 1965. How can these be resolved?
OR
16 (b) How has The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, L2 BA4016.4 1.3.9
evolved over time, and what amendments have had
a significant impact on employees and employers?
Prepared by Verified by Approved by Audited by
Faculty In-charge Academic Coordinator Head of the Department IQACMember
Details of Course Outcomes:
Course
Tick the CO’s Weightage
Outcome Description covered of marks
Code
BA4016.1 Ability to understand the Trade Union System
BA4016.2 In-depth understanding about the Industrial dispute and labor
welfare measure
BA4016.3 To understand legal provisions for factory workers, wages and √ 59
bonus
BA4016.4 To know about legal provisions for equal remuneration, √ 41
compensation and industrial employment
BA4016.5 Legal Provisions for EPF,ESI,Maternity,contract labors