--- title: "Report on frequent strikes at factory" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 9 key: "semester_5/communication_english:report-strikes-dynamics-tools" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/report-strikes-dynamics-tools site: BCT Engineering --- # Report on frequent strikes at factory Communication English · Chapter 9: Formal Reports - Asked in: 2082 Kartik (new course), 7 marks - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/report-strikes-dynamics-tools - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-9 ## Question As a Personnel Manager of Dynamics Tools Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Teku, Kathmandu, you have been deputed to investigate the causes of frequent strikes in the company's factory at Ring Road and to suggest preventive measures. Write only cover page, preface, and recommendations parts of your report. ## Short answer The investigation into six strikes causing 40 lost days involved interviews with 60 workers and review of records. Recommendations: revise wages, improve safety and amenities, establish a monthly grievance committee, recognize the union, ensure fair treatment, offer productivity bonuses, train supervisors, and set up an early warning system. ## Answer #### Cover page ```text REPORT CAUSES OF FREQUENT STRIKES AT THE RING ROAD FACTORY AND MEASURES TO PREVENT THEM Submitted to: The Managing Director Dynamics Tools Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Teku, Kathmandu Submitted by: Mr. Arun Bajracharya Personnel Manager 25 January 2027 ``` #### Preface The factory of Dynamics Tools Manufacturing Co. Ltd. at Ring Road has experienced six strikes in the last two years, which caused the loss of about 40 working days and heavy production and sales losses. As Personnel Manager, I was asked by the Managing Director, in his letter of 10 November 2026, to investigate the causes of the strikes and to suggest ways to prevent them. This report is based on interviews with 60 workers, discussions with supervisors and union leaders, and a review of the company's records from 2024 to 2026. It describes the causes and gives recommendations. I thank the management, the trade union representatives and all the staff who cooperated in the study. I hope that the report will help to establish good industrial relations in the company. Arun Bajracharya #### Recommendations 1. **Revise wages and benefits:** conduct a salary survey and adjust wages to match the industry and the cost of living. Pay overtime and festival bonuses on time and according to the Labour Act. 2. **Improve working conditions:** provide safety equipment, clean drinking water, a canteen and a rest room, and reduce overtime. 3. **Set up a grievance procedure:** create a committee of managers and workers that meets monthly and resolves complaints within 15 days. 4. **Improve communication:** hold a quarterly meeting between management and all staff, and share information about the company's performance. 5. **Recognise the union:** negotiate regularly with the trade union and sign a written collective agreement. 6. **Ensure fair treatment:** adopt clear rules on promotion, transfer and discipline, with no favouritism. 7. **Offer training and career growth:** provide skill training and promotion on merit. 8. **Introduce productivity incentives:** give a bonus linked to production and quality. 9. **Train supervisors** in handling people and in labour laws. 10. **Set up an early warning system:** supervisors should report signs of unrest to the Personnel Department immediately, so that problems are solved before they become strikes. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. The cover page of this report should show which of the following? A. Title, submitted to (Managing Director), submitted by (Personnel Manager) and date B. Only the names of union leaders C. A list of causes of strikes D. Detailed wage tables Answer: A. A cover page carries the title, recipient, author and date. (Key point: Cover page) 2. What does the preface of this report mainly do? A. Lists all ten recommendations B. States the background (six strikes, 40 days lost), who authorised the study, sources used and thanks C. Provides the table of contents D. Gives the final conclusion about the union Answer: B. A preface gives the background and authorisation, the basis of the report and thanks to those who cooperated. (Key point: Content of preface) 3. What does the recommended grievance procedure involve? A. A manager-only committee that meets yearly B. A committee of managers and workers meeting monthly and resolving complaints within 15 days C. Dismissing workers who complain D. Letting the union solve all complaints without management Answer: B. A joint committee that meets monthly and settles complaints quickly lets problems be solved before they grow into strikes. (Key point: Grievance procedure) 4. What is the purpose of the early warning system recommended? A. To punish strikers quickly B. To have supervisors report signs of unrest immediately so problems are solved before they become strikes C. To replace the trade union D. To reduce wages in advance Answer: B. Early reporting allows the Personnel Department to act on problems before a strike starts. 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