Reference No: CISG0082Pages: 24Published on: 13, September, 2004
Abstract: The case discusses evolution of ?Knowledge Management initiatives in Infosys Technologies Limited. The organizational process, structure and design, schemes for investigation and technology architecture have been discussed. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0192EXPages: 3Published on: 22, March, 2004
Abstract: Three high performing executives availed personal benefit from an event management company who was bidding for a business deal. The E.M.company requested for reimbusement for their expenses, incurred towards hosting the three executives when they lost the deal. The case discusses the aftermath of the complaint and consequences ... More
Reference No: CISG0075Pages: 7Published on: 30, June, 2003
Abstract: The setting of a software development firm is discussed. The Chief Knowledge Officer has detailed requirements of the organization and is conceptualizing on a plan to implement Knowledge Management System. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0190EXPages: 3Published on: 29, May, 2003
Abstract: An HR executive from a software company has been engaged to design a suitable grievance procedure for its tech. (software developers) employees. The current system has some faults, though a section of line mangers do not see the need to change the system. Certain new initiations are proposed. ... More
Reference No: OB0194TECPages: 6Published on: 20, May, 2003
Abstract: Values, beliefs and attitudes have specific meanings but are often used interchangeably in popular literature and in common parlance. This note defines values, beliefs and attitudes and explains their meaning and classification. It further distinguishes between values, beliefs and attitudes and clarifies their usage when applied to social and organizational ... More
Reference No: P&IR0189Pages: 25Published on: 17, October, 2002
Abstract: The case is of Amal Products Ltd. (APL), a company in southern Gujarat, manufacturing intermediate dyes and specialty chemicals, mainly for the textile market. The company went into losses in 1998 due to recession in the textile industry, fierce competition from Chinese manufacturers and from local manufacturers, who sold their products ... More
Reference No: P&IR0188Pages: 4Published on: 23, September, 2002
Abstract: An aggrieved female employee had complained to the Chief Ethics Officer of CTC about the unwarranted behaviour of her boss. The incident took place while she met the boss for the annual Performance appraisal discussion. The boss, though a high performer was known to be brash and pushy. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0187Pages: 7Published on: 1, July, 2002
Abstract: The driver of a lorry that was contracted for transporting alumina to the smelter complained that a company worker demanded Rs. 60 as bribe for unloading the alumina.The accused worker was identified by the driver in presence of a security guard and the supervisor of the area. Based on the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0184(A)EXPages: 10Published on: 27, February, 2002
Abstract: MUL, a joint venture between the Government of India and Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan, known for its pro-labour policies, was embroiled in a dispute in mid 2000, with its workforce of more than 5500 employees. Agitation was taking place at a time when MUL's market share had quickly declined from 82.8 per ... More
Reference No: P&IR0185Pages: 26Published on: 27, February, 2002
Abstract: Scooter India Ltd., a government of India owned enterprise, secured the license to produce two wheelers at a time when its demand far exceeded supply in the country. Government of India, the owner of the company, controlled the industry. Yet, the company could not report profits for nearly 25 years since ... More
Reference No: OB0193Pages: 13Published on: 8, March, 2001
Abstract: Nitish at Solutions Unlimited is a case about a young MBA graduate who changed his job to an organization at the recommendation of his friend and his spouse who also worked in the HR Department. The initial decisions taken by Meena came to the notice of the senior people in ... More
Reference No: P&IR0183Pages: 10Published on: 9, November, 2000
Abstract: Case presents the events related to Industrial Unrest at Maruti Udyog Limited in 2000. Issues related to incentive policies, role of external unions and political leadership is presented in the case. The case is also a reflection of historical perspective of Industrial Relations. The changed economy of the country has made ... More
Reference No: OB0191Pages: 24Published on: 27, March, 1998
Abstract: Asoka Spintex, formerly known as Asoka Mill Ltd., was set up in 1920, not doing well. Most of textile mills in the country were not doing well in the 1980s owing to rising costs, competition from powerlooms, and heavy demand recession. To meet this situation, the company decided to upgrade the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0182Pages: 22Published on: 25, October, 1996
Abstract: The case tries to capture the human resource management ethos, policies and practices in a family business organization. Insights into how the organization manages the transition from an ethos based on personal relationships to a systems driven organization can be gained by analyzing the case. ... More
