Media Release

Mangaluru, Jun 23: The Department of MSW, IMC successfully conducted a Mock Industrial Disputes Redressal Committee Meeting on June 19 providing an enriching practical learning experience for students. The simulation was aimed at fostering hands-on exposure to dispute resolution mechanisms in industrial settings, an essential skill for future HR and social work professionals.

The event was held under the valuable guidance of Dr Venkatesh S Amin, dean, Institute of Management and Commerce (IMC) and Prof Joyson, head of the department (HOD), MSW. The planning and execution of the activity were efficiently supported and Mentored by Prof Vinutha H K, along with faculty members Dr Laveena D'Mello, Dr Stutima Basista and Prof Ranjith Bhat, who ensured the smooth conduct of the simulation.

The structure of the event was as follows:

• One Management team, represented by a chairperson from II MSW and fellow students simulating the role of top-level managers.
• Five teams of MSW students took on the roles of employee representatives forming various trade unions.
• The proceedings followed a structured committee format where grievances were presented, negotiations were held, and settlement attempts were made under a formal dispute redressal framework.

The mock meeting was a highly engaging and insightful experience for all participants. Students demonstrated strong communication, analytical thinking, and teamwork throughout the simulation.