GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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Who among the following propounded the theory of industrial democracy?
A
John T. Dunlop
B
Allan Flanders
C
Neil W. Chamberlain
D
Sydney & Beatrice Webbs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This theory also known as “theory of industrial democracy” was enunciated by Sydney and Beatrice Webbs. To Webbs, trade unionism is an extension of the principle of democracy in the industrial sphere.

Detailed explanation-2: -Industrial democracy has been typically defined in terms of the exercise of power by workers or their representatives over decisions within their places of employment coupled with a modification in the locus and distribution of authority within the workplace.

Detailed explanation-3: -The term “collective bargaining” was first used in 1891 by Beatrice Webb, a founder of the field of industrial relations in Britain. It refers to the sort of collective negotiations and agreements that had existed since the rise of trade unions during the 18th century.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bakke (1945) contend that: “The worker reacts favourably to union membership in proportion to the strength of his belief that the step will reduce his frustrations and anxiety and will further his opportunities relevant to the achievement of his standards of successful living.

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