NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
JANUARY 2021 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE: MBA 833

COURSE TITLE: INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

CREDIT UNIT: 3

INSTRUCTION: 1. Indicate your Matriculation Number clearly 2. Attempt question one (1) and any other three (3) questions; four questions in all 3. Question one (1) is compulsory and carries 25 marks, while the other questions carry 15 marks each. 4. Present all your points in a coherent and orderly Manner

TIME ALLOWED: 2 Hours

EXAMS QUESTIONS

1. (a) Briefly discuss organs of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association. (10 Marks)

(b) Why is it necessary for government to get involved in the practice of industrial relations? (10 Marks)

(c) In Nigeria, the trade unions can be grouped into major categories. Discuss. (5 Marks)

2. (a) Maintaining Health and Safety at work is imperative due to several reasons. State any Five (5) Reasons. (5 Marks)

(b) Discuss the Essential Elements of a Contract of Employment. (10 Marks)

3. (a) Elaborate on various theories of Trade Union Movement. (10 Marks)

(b) State any Two (2) conditions necessary for effective Industrial Relations in an Organization. (5 Marks)

4. (a) Explain the Inherent Considerations of Siting a Buildings. (10 Marks)

(b) Explain any Two (2) Types of Participation through Team. (5 Marks)

5(a) Certain factors are responsible for the emergence of trade unions in Nigeria. Discuss these Factors. (10 Marks)

(b) Explain any Two (2) Critical Elements of Worker Participation. (5Marks).