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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0032 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: A large printing press employing about six hundred persons is operating like a service organization for a state government. There is a large backlog of orders in some sections of the press, whereas some other sections are having excess capacity. The management is working under several constraints, particularly under several ... More

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Authors: Verma, K K; Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0066(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Labour problems arising out of the closing down and shifting of one of the plants of a factory to a new location, issues pertaining to the union's objection to the discharge of surplus workmen and the company's legal position are discussed. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0085 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: An employee is dismissed on the charge of committing an act "subversive of discipline." ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0042 Pages: 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

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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla;

Reference No: P&IR0017(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case deals with the problems of succession in an expanding organization, the way the Chairman handles the problem, and the reorganization involved. At another level, it deals with problems of authority and peer relationships. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0080 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case highlights a problem faced by the factory manager in strict interpretation of the Factory Laws and its overenthusiastic interpretation by the authorities. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0046(A) Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Deals with the personnel planning and labour cost control problems faced by a large governmentowned steel company. It also covers the special problems that arise in controlling cost in public sector companies. ... More

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Authors: Verma, K K; Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0046(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the formation of a union in a plant and negotiations to reach an agreement with the management. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, Tarun;

Reference No: OB0058(A) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: This case is the first part of a three-part case. It describe the perception of the chief executive who is also the major stock-holder of the company about his subordinates. The case gives some incidents on which the chief executive bases his opinions as well as the perception of the ... More

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Authors: Verma, K K; Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0046(B) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the problems the management faces because of multiplicity of unions and their rivalries. ... More

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Authors: Haynes, Warren W;

Reference No: ECO0068 Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The case examines a strike in a public sector undertaking. It highlights issues such as recognition of unions, recruitment policies, interunion rivalry and effect of central and state labour laws. It is used to familiarize students with the variety of problems involved in industrial relations situations. ... More

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Authors: Sharma, B R;

Reference No: OB0043 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: A manager of a medium?sized engineering factory was faced with the problem of retrenching two hundred and seventy?five production workers. The case describes the process of retrenchment, which, though, of great material advantage to the company, raises some questions about professional ethics, as well as the long?term ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C; Verma, K K;

Reference No: P&IR0039 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The case relates to a change in the size of lift from 5" to 6" in the roto coner section of the winding department in the subsidiary of a foreign company, and the consequent human problem of resistance. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C; Verma, K K;

Reference No: P&IR0023 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: Describes the tactics and strategies used by professional union leaders in motivating the workers in a plant to organize a union under very adverse circumstances; the union becomes a force to reckon with. The case brings out the role of leaders in organizing a union. ... More

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