Reference No: P&IR0043(B)Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes how the act of indiscipline on the part of an employee was actually handled by the officers concerned. It also describes the points of view of various persons involved in the situation regarding the nature of indiscipline and the constraints within which it should be handled. Ultimately, the employee ... More
Reference No: P&IR0038(C)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Gives a running account of a strike observed by workers under the leadership of one of the two unions operating in the organization. It brings out the dynamics of intergroup as well as interpersonal relations that influence the strike situation. At the end, the strike is described from the ... 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&IR0031(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... More
Reference No: P&IR0038(B)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: A continuation of Case (A) P&IR0038(A), this case describes the changes in the industrial relations structure of the company following expansion of the production programme and the appointment of a personnel manager. It also gives an account of how pressures of technology and market, combined with managerial changes ... More
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&IR0037(E)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: This case follows Parts A to D of the case; describes the role of the state government's labour administration in the long drawn struggle between management and union described earlier; and provides some insights into the working of the labour administration in relation to the task of conflict resolution at ... More
Reference No: P&IR0031(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... 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: P&IR0028Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Union-management problems arise following the introduction of a grievance settlement procedure, even though it was done in pursuance of government policy and according to the rules laid down by the tripartite Indian Labour Conference. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0024Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with an alleged act of indiscipline on the part of an employee in a large public sector corporation. Part A of the case gives some basic information about the charge of indiscipline against the employee as recorded by an officer. On the basis of this information, trainees can be ... More
Reference No: P&IR0025(A)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: A promotion policy for the technical supervisory staff was not implemented by the chief engineer because of a reorganization scheme which he wanted to introduce. The staff then demanded implementation of the promotion policy. The class analyses the promotion policy, reorganization scheme and the personnel problems arising out of it. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0018Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A distant cousin of several executives in Arjun Manufacturing writes to the brother of the Vice President asking him to help "one of his own" to get promotion and an increase in salary. The letter is forwarded to the Vice President, who obtains the comments of Arjun's personnel manager and ... More
Reference No: P&IR0020Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of introducing a job evaluation scheme in large organizations. While the trade union cooperated in the study of various jobs and in the evaluation of the scheme, the scheme itself had to be abandoned because of the opposition from workers. The case describes the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0009Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case refers to a public utility organization where the union had given notice for termination of the existing wage agreement. Since the two parties could not come to a bilateral agreement, the conciliation officer tried to mediate. The process of conciliation is described in the case. Students are expected ... More