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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla;

Reference No: P&IR0017(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case deals with the problems of succession in an expanding organization, the way the Chairman handles the problem, and the reorganization involved. At another level, it deals with problems of authority and peer relationships. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0080 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case highlights a problem faced by the factory manager in strict interpretation of the Factory Laws and its overenthusiastic interpretation by the authorities. ... More

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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla;

Reference No: P&IR0017(C) Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case deals with the problems of succession in an expanding organization, the way the Chairman handles the problem, and the reorganization involved. At another level, it deals with problems of authority and peer relationships. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0041 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Describes the difficulties in taking disciplinary action against a factory worker,dismissed for being caught red-handed by the law, and the delay involved. ... More

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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla;

Reference No: P&IR0017(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case deals with the problems of succession in an expanding organization, the way the Chairman handles the problem, and the reorganization involved. At another level, it deals with problems of authority and peer relationships. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0070 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Labour problems arise due to shifting of a factory to a different location after expansion. The issues pertain to providing transport and housing to workmen and to adjusting their wages. ... More

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Authors: Verma, K K; Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0046(B) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the problems the management faces because of multiplicity of unions and their rivalries. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0046(A) Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Deals with the personnel planning and labour cost control problems faced by a large governmentowned steel company. It also covers the special problems that arise in controlling cost in public sector companies. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, Tarun;

Reference No: OB0058(A) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: This case is the first part of a three-part case. It describe the perception of the chief executive who is also the major stock-holder of the company about his subordinates. The case gives some incidents on which the chief executive bases his opinions as well as the perception of the ... More

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Authors: Verma, K K; Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0046(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the formation of a union in a plant and negotiations to reach an agreement with the management. ... More

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Authors: Haynes, Warren W;

Reference No: ECO0068 Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The case examines a strike in a public sector undertaking. It highlights issues such as recognition of unions, recruitment policies, interunion rivalry and effect of central and state labour laws. It is used to familiarize students with the variety of problems involved in industrial relations situations. ... More

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Authors: Sharma, B R;

Reference No: OB0043 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: A manager of a medium?sized engineering factory was faced with the problem of retrenching two hundred and seventy?five production workers. The case describes the process of retrenchment, which, though, of great material advantage to the company, raises some questions about professional ethics, as well as the long?term ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C; Verma, K K;

Reference No: P&IR0039 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The case relates to a change in the size of lift from 5" to 6" in the roto coner section of the winding department in the subsidiary of a foreign company, and the consequent human problem of resistance. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C; Verma, K K;

Reference No: P&IR0023 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: Describes the tactics and strategies used by professional union leaders in motivating the workers in a plant to organize a union under very adverse circumstances; the union becomes a force to reckon with. The case brings out the role of leaders in organizing a union. ... More

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