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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0107TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The various sources of what is legally known as indiscipline within an organization are discussed. The note suggests that the approach to indiscipline would depend on the assumptions made by managers about its causes and consequences, and discusses the procedures for handling such problems. The latter part of the note ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0004(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case describes the reaction of the employees of a State Electricity Board to some serious accidents that took place within the organization. It describes the steps taken by the employees' association in bringing to the management's notice the fact that the accidents were due to the negligence of some ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0090TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Deals with the problems of industrial relations in India, briefly analyses the history of labour management relations in industrial societies, and raises questions for managers on the type of initiative they need to take in dealing with the structure and involvement of industrial relations. ... More

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Authors: Mookherjee, S; Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0068(B) Pages: 4 Published 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

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0004(D) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Describes the action taken by the management in terms of the agreement reached between it and the union on the action to be taken against the officers alleged to be guilty of negligence. This part brings out the involvement of various government agencies in handling a local labour dispute in ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

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

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0091TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Provides background material for discussing the contemporary structure of industrial relations and the social, economic and political environment within which management of industrial relations has to be planned and implemented. The note gives a brief summary of the history of industrial relations in India and lists the basic issues involved ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: OB0103TEC Pages: 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

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Authors: Mookherjee, S; Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0068(A) Pages: 7 Published 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

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Authors: Girija Devi, P V V; Sheth, N R;

Reference No: OB0100TEC Pages: 5 Published 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

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Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

Reference No: P&IR0029 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: This case presents the situation where a personnel department has been newly established in the organization. The circumstances leading to the establishment and the events after the establishment are discussed. An attempt is made to evaluate the frictions and the need for a personnel department in this industry as well ... More

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Authors: Gupta, V K; Mathur, D P;

Reference No: CMA0300 Pages: 10 Published on: 2, January, 1975

Abstract: Describes the regional and intra-regional organizational structure developed by the paddy marketing board for paddy and rice procurement in Sri Lanka. Organizational efficiency at regional level was studied with respect to staffing pattern, workload of the staff members, quantity of paddy and rice procured and the cost of procurement. ... More

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Authors: Garg, Pulin K; Parikh, Indira J;

Reference No: OB0099TEC(Part I & II) Pages: 5, 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: During the process of socialization, an individual acquires his role identity. He learns the boundaries of the role, the "oughts," "musts" and the "shoulds" of the system. In terms of organizations, socialization can be interpreted as an attempt to modify previous behavioural dispositions of a new entrant. Failure to achieve ... More

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