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Authors: Maru, Rushikesh M;

Reference No: PSG0029 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The case describes how the government formulated its policy on abortion. Until 1972 Indian law on abortion was based on the Indian Penal Code enacted about a century ago. In 1964 the Shah Committee was appointed to examine the question of legalization of abortion. In 1967, the committee recommended the liberalization of existing ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0004(D) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Describes the action taken by the management in terms of the agreement reached between it and the union on the action to be taken against the officers alleged to be guilty of negligence. This part brings out the involvement of various government agencies in handling a local labour dispute in ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0004(B) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Describes the management's response to the union's threat of mass agitation if the officers alleged to be negligent are not duly punished. The management's conclusion regarding the accidents differs from that of the union, and hence it decides not to take action against the officers. The employees resort to a ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: OB0063 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case is based on a series of interviews with the chief executive of a district panchayat. It describes the various functions expected to be performed by the executive and the various types of role conflict he experiences as a result of pressures generated from the state government as well ... More

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Authors: Mookherjee, S; Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0068(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Reviews events in Indian Railways from February to June 1974. It raises some structural and process issues in the industrial relations system in Indian Railways. The role of the government as an employer is highlighted. ... More

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Authors: Sambrani, Shreekant; U K Srivastava;

Reference No: CMA0309(A) Pages: 17 Published on: 7, November, 1974

Abstract: The formulation of a scheme aimed at providing milk to a major city and resettling Adivasis is discussed. The focus of the scheme is on promoting efficient use of land for animal husbandry and milk production purposes. The government, commercial dairies, and individual farmers are the three partners in the ... More

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Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

Reference No: P&IR0029 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: This case presents the situation where a personnel department has been newly established in the organization. The circumstances leading to the establishment and the events after the establishment are discussed. An attempt is made to evaluate the frictions and the need for a personnel department in this industry as well ... More

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Authors: Agarwal, Rakesh; Jayaraman, N; Rao, D S H; Thomas, K S; Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0262 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The introduction of corporate planning in Indian Railways, the largest public undertaking in country, has been described in detail. This case should be used jointly with the note Indian Railways [F&A0261], which highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways and the problems faced in the planning process. ... More

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