Reference No: P&IR0038(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes in a historical perspective the background of the management and employees, and gives an account of the industrial relations machinery existing in the organization before the management formally launched the personnel function. This case acts as background material for the subsequent cases. In itself, it lends itself to a ... More
Reference No: P&IR0042Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Describes the introduction and working of the joint management council/consultative committee in a cotton mill. Can be used for acquainting the class with concepts of joint management councils. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0180Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: A fast-track organization starts showing signs of decline. While prima facie the employees are extremely committed and management is fully alert, some deeper human resources problems seem to account for the turbulence within. A diagnostic study identifies several areas of concerns and the management is wondering what action should it ... More
Reference No: P&IR0099TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note acts as supportive conceptual material for classroom discussions on various forms of industrial conflict, especially between organized groups of management and workers. It examines the degree and levels of conflict and also discusses some of the positive functions of conflict. It then poses industrial conflict as a result ... More
Reference No: OB0100TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This note analyses the nature of social conflict within organizations, its causes and consequences. It also discusses some approaches to management of conflict. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0160Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Matsushita Electric of Japan is among the world's largest consumer electronics companies. Half of its sales and a quarter of its workers are, however, outside Japan. The case describes the operations of Novino Batteries, one of two nearly identical Matsushita joint ventures in India that were established in 1972. The case ... More
Reference No: PSG0130Pages: 33Published on: 27, February, 2019
Abstract: This is a case of a crisis project management which showcases the unpredictable nature of the project and the role of management in handling the crisis. It is the case of a very severe cyclonic storm hitting the city of Visakhapatnam plant during October, 2014. The whole city was devastated and ... More
Reference No: OB0245Pages: 49Published on: 22, March, 2021
Abstract: Headquartered in France, founded in 1976, a family firm with professional management Decathlon started retail operations in India in 2009 in B2B format and in B2C format in 2013. Decathlon India was the first country among 55 other countries where Decathlon operated to earn profit within five years of its selling directly ... More
Reference No: CMHS0037Pages: 27Published on: 31, March, 2016
Abstract: Aravind Eye Care System (AECS) had a dream run on the growth path, providing affordable, quality eye care to the patients by building on economies of scale and developing a cross-subsidization model for financial sustainability. As the organization continued on the pursuit of growth, driven by its mission, ‘to eliminate ... More
Reference No: P&IR0021(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Case (A) P&IR0021(A)describes a prolonged conflict between management and workers, culminating in extreme violence. The legal, social and organizational constraints under which the management has to operate are described. It lends itself to a discussion of how industrial relations can be structured in light of concrete experience ... More
Reference No: F&A0193(B)Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case focuses on the administration of management control systems. The impact of a variety of factors, such as organizational structure, top management commitment, individual personalities, inter personal relationships, plus the role and organizational location of the controller are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0078(C)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Case (C) describes the union strategy of pressurizing the management, and the management's counter strategy to eliminate the union's influence upon the workers. The workers ultimately change their loyalty in favour of the management. Case (D) P&IR0078(D) describes how the management concludes an agreement with the workers' representatives, ... More
Reference No: F&A0147Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Sanjay, the branch manager, is dissatisfied with his performance evaluation during 1965. He has doubts about the soundness of the appraisal system where five different functionaries at the head office evaluate performance. Each functionary evaluates the manager's performance with respect to the work (deposits, advances, public relations, inspection, follow-ups, etc.) for ... More
