Reference No: P&IR0055(B)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the process of computerization and its organizational implications in an industrial undertaking. In Part A, the management's decision to install a computer and its acceptance at various managerial levels are brought out in a historical perspective. Part B describes the effects of computerization on industrial relations in the organization. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0068(B)Pages: 4Published 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
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
Reference No: P&IR0108TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note describes the major dimension of dealing with human resources in formal organizations in the context of the modern management philosophy and practices and the socioeconomic realities within which managers and administrators have to function. The note will provide a basis for discussion on the fundamental aspects of ... 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: 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, interpersonal relationships, plus the role and organizational location of the controller are highlighted. ... 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(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&IR0084Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case illustrates the principle of equity in promotion policies. The equity is disturbed with the introduction of an advanced technology production process. ... 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&IR0087Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the source of supply of labour and the recruitment procedures of a rapidly expanding organization. The case covers the change from an informal to a more formal and objective selection system. Consequent to this change, the main source of new hiring became more broad based, to ... More
Reference No: P&IR0038(D)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: This part describes the management's efforts to stabilize industrial relations in the organization by streamlining the procedure for handling employees' grievances. It also brings out some changes in managerial roles resulting from the strike. ... 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
Reference No: P&IR0061Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: This case refers to the existing wage differentials at the plant level. It focuses on intradepartmental and interdepartmental differentials. The need for job evaluation is seen as the basic problem. ... More