The practice of industrial relations in Nigeria began during the colonial era by the British colonial administrative government, which was bequeathed to the post- colonial independent government. First the trade in slaves which existed in Nigeria and most part of Africa for centuries before the colonial period devastated industrial relation at the beginning of the colonial era, because of the master-slave mentality that existed in the European/ African relationship during the trans-Atlantic...
ABSTRACT Several issues in employment and organisation of work have the potential for great impact on the personnel and industrial relations function. One of such issues for which research and adequate information is lacking in developing economies is shift work. This study presents an examination of the management of shift work in Nigeria and its implications for labour-management relations. It also attempts to reverse the trend in current literature on shift work, which focuses on mainly th...
ABSTRACT Communication is the process of transmitting, disseminating information, knowledge and understanding from one officer to another. In this paper, attempt will be made to discuss the various communication processes, barriers to communication, various forms of communication and ways of achieving effective communication in an organization. 1.0 INTRODUCTIONCommunications is fundamental to the existence and survival of humans as wellas to an organization. It is a process of creating and...
Abstract This paper focuses on the Workmen/Employment Compensation. Workmen /Employee compensation refers to the benefits (cash, vacation, etc.) that a Workman/employee receives in exchange for the service they provide to their employer. Cash compensation consisting of wages or salariesis compensations paid to employees. The Workmen/Employee Compensation scheme was established under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 2010. It examines the scheme within the context of its obje...
Disability rights, which are synonymous to basic human rights, have become a central issue in all human right circles around the globe. This work focuses on the role of trade union actions in advancing the working rights and general human rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) through strategic collective bargaining and a disability inclusive collective agreement. This work posits that disability centred trade unions actions and a disability inclusive collective bargaining is the key to s...
Crippled until the milestone enactment of the Third Alterations Act 2010, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria is vested with the special jurisdiction over labour and employment matters in Nigeria. In this work, we critically considered the implications of some constitutional provisions as it relates to providing a veritable platform for the NICN to make great impact on some global trends in Nigeria's labour realm. ABSTRACT Whenever there is an employer/employee rela...
Analysis of a contract of employment Summary dismissal Wrongful termination Remedies
Abstract The study examines the training of union leaders and management representatives in conflict management skills as a result of the failure of the statutory mechanism to stem the incidence of industrial disputes. In view of this, there should be training of union leaders and management representatives in negotiating, human relations, motivational and communication skills in order to improve their conflict handling behaviour. The specific objectives of the study are: to investigate the ...
THE EFFECT OF INDUSTRALISATION AND MODERNISATION IN AFRICAN CULTURE AND THE USE OF GENERAL STUDIES FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Table of content 1.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………….2 1.1 The changing African culture…………………………………………………………………3 1.2 Effect of industralisation and modernization………………………………………..3 1.2.1 Positive effect...
ABSTRACT This research focuses on Manpower Planning and Development as an effective fool for Achieving Original Goals, using star paper Mill Ltd Aba as the case study. The problems of this study are numerous, to which one is the absence of administrative control in achieving the overall approved programs. The objective of this study is to map out enough manpower planning time and skills that will help manager gather information that will help them after ascertaining the organization manpowe...