Influence of Industrial Relations on the Management of Industrial Dispute (A Study of Selected Private Enterprises in Delta State)

Abstract

This study on "The Effects of Industrial Relations on the Management of Industrial Dispute" was to: determine the association between dispute management style and dispute resolution; ascertain the relationship between industrial dispute settlement machinery and industrial conflict resolution; find out the relationship between industrial democracy and industrial harmony; and determine the association between employee-employer relationships on curbing conflict. This study adopts the descriptive research design. The population of study consists of 465 employees of selected aluminum companies in Asaba Delta State. Structured questionnaires built on four point scale was used to obtain information from the respondents. The results show that: there is a significant association between dispute management style and industrial dispute resolution; there is significant association between dispute settlement machinery and industrial conflict resolution; that there is a significant relationship between industrial democracy and industrial harmony; and there is a significant relationship between employeeemployer relation and curbing of industrial conflict. The study therefore recommends among other things further studies to determine the role of industrial relations in preventing industrial conflicts, as the best way of solving any problem is a proactive approach.

Industrial relations management practice and performance of tertiary institutions in Enugu State Nigeria

“…Good employer-employee relations are essential to the organisation because it inspires employees to work better and produce more results . The application of human relations in managing human resource is critical in today's competitive environment (Idemobi, Ngige & Nkeonyeasoa, 2017). Factors such as job satisfaction is achieved when there is a great working relationship between labour and management.…”

“…Organisations need employees who can peacefully work together towards the achievement of the set objectives and goals, and this can only be achieved if there is a good employee relation in the organisation as the objectives of employee relationship is to achieve harmonious employee relations and minimize conflict situation in employment (Okeke and Ezeodili, 2022). Respectable industrial relations are required to maintain industrial harmony in the workplace since good relations benefit all parties (Idemobi, Ngige & Nkeonyeasoa, 2017). Uduak and Cross Ogohi (2020) assert that industrial relations are a set of organisational function and practices that deals with issues related to people such as staffing, compensation and benefits, performance management, organisation development, health and safety, communication, and administration.…”