Reference No: BP0167Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Sets out an industrialist's response to demands, pressures, and threats to help the Congress Party financially during the Emergency. After briefly introducing the subject of political finance by businesses, the first part discusses the relevant political environment during Emergency, the industry and the industrialist, and the types and nature of ... More
Reference No: PSG0128Pages: 26Published on: 4, April, 2018
Abstract: The Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), established by the Government of India is one of the World’s Largest Social Security Organizations. The purpose of EPFO is to ensure social security for Industrial workers and their dependents. EPFO maintains more than 15 crore accounts of its members. Traditionally EPFO had been ... More
Reference No: PSG0065TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: This note describes the concept of MOUs conditions for their effectiveness, origin of the concept, different kinds of MOUs and their format, the mechanisms of monitoring MOUs and the lessons for meaningful application of MOU concept. It briefly describes the experiences in some countries and discusses the reasons for the ... More
Reference No: PSG0058Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case examines the composition of the board of the Pallavan Transport Corporation. The members are drawn from various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. This in turn affects the decision-making. It also brings out the low-key role of the chairman, who is drawn from either the IAS or IPS. ... More
Reference No: OB0103TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note describes the main elements of the social and political environment within which the modern administrator works; brings out some of the culture continuities built into Indian society in spite of the process of modernization in all walks of life, and especially focuses on the power distribution within the ... More
Reference No: OB0246(C)Pages: 3Published on: 29, March, 2023
Abstract: Case (C) untangles the series of events where the petition filed by Mistry is heard by NCLAT. In December 2019, NCLAT reversed the earlier order completely. It restored Mistry as the Executive Chairman of Tata Sons and Director in the Tata Group terming his dismissal illegal. ... More
Reference No: OB0073TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note poses some questions about the role of the modern administrator in the context of the social, economic and political realities within which he has to function. Questions are raised regarding the inevitability of the conventional notions about the dysfunctional aspects of bureaucratic culture. The note can serve as ... More
Reference No: MAR0468Pages: 41Published on: 9, May, 2016
Abstract: The case deals with comparison of two events namely Bhopal Gas Tragedy and BP Oil Spill Tragedy. Specifically, the case compares the negotiation process and the outcome of negotiation process. In other words, the case compares how negotiation was carried out on behalf of victims of these tragedies and resulted ... More
Reference No: CIPR0007(B)Pages: 18Published on: 6, July, 2010
Abstract: In October 2005, the representatives of the Planning Commission, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Ministry of Shipping met to discuss the RITES recommendations to work towards framing a policy document for running container trains by private and public sector operators on the IR network. Starting with this ... More
Reference No: OB0081TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note examines the fundamental rights and directive principles of the Indian constitution, elaborates the legislative powers and judicial remedies, adverts to the erosion of power of the state through the creation of other logic, and explains the link between the constitution and labour legislation. ... More
Reference No: OB0246(D)Pages: 2Published on: 29, March, 2023
Abstract: Case (D) describes the verdict of the Supreme Court that upheld the decision of the board of Tata Sons to remove Mistry as the Chairman of the board. The 282-page-judgment set aside the 2019 judgment of the NCLAT that had restored Mistry as the Executive Chairman of Tata Sons and Director ... More
Reference No: BP0331Pages: 18Published on: 5, October, 2009
Abstract: This case discuses the process of unbundling and restructuring of Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board (UPSEB). The UPSEB had accumulated losses of Rs. 6500 crores by year 2000. The state government trifurcated UPSEB into three separate corporations, each handling generation, transmission and distribution of power. There was strong protest against the trifurcation ... More
Reference No: OB0249(C)Pages: 3Published on: 26, June, 2025
Abstract: Part C focuses on the tension between the heads of legal and marketing departments over a proposed innovation. Thus, this part dives deep into cross-functional disagreements. The head of legal believed that the new idea raised compliance issues, while the head of marketing felt that the innovation could provide much-needed ... More
Reference No: BP0096TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note identifies and discusses the different instruments through which the government and the Parliament ensure accountability and control over the managements of public sector undertakings in India. ... More
Reference No: BP0099TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note describes early socialization of a child in an Indian family, child-rearing practices, and authority in an Indian family. It provides an opportunity for discussing Indian values and attitudes towards work, time, authority and organizational life. ... More