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Authors: Shukla, H C; Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0022(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case deals with the organizational problems arising out of the request of two employees for mutual transfer. Case (A) describes the issues relating to the matter at the lowest level of management. As the matter is not solved at this level, it is taken to the second level of ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0099TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This note acts as supportive conceptual material for classroom discussions on various forms of industrial conflict, especially between organized groups of management and workers. It examines the degree and levels of conflict and also discusses some of the positive functions of conflict. It then poses industrial conflict as a result ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G;

Reference No: F&A0230TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Discusses the merits of short period forecast of cash receipts and disbursements (cash budgeting) as a tool for assessing working capital requirements, and argues that such cash budgeting procedure is a better tool for control of use of credit by financing institutions. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0030 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case describes the problems faced by the top management of a large organization following the chief executive's decision to use a computer for some important areas of management. In the background of these problems, Mr. Goyal, who has been charged with the responsibility of understanding and solving the problems, ... 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: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0220 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Deals with the problem of investment of welfare fund trust created by the company as a substitute for gratuity. ... More

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Authors: Saleem, P A;

Reference No: MAR0130(A) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Case (A) deals with the problem of deciding how much emphasis to put on dealer network vis-a-vis company's own salesmen. It also describes the commission structure of salesmen and related problems. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R; Shukla, H C;

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

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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; Shukla, H C;

Reference No: P&IR0058(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case is a sequel to The Problem of Bashir's Transfer (A) P&IR0058 case. It gives a running account of how the management reacted to an employee's request for cancellation of transfer and the subsequent series of events that took place at the instance of the employee, the management ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C; Sachdeva, P S;

Reference No: F&A0218 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Discusses the problems in providing equity ownership to employees of the corporation. ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0119TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Market indices reflecting relative purchasing power of different market towns in India are discussed. ... 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: Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: F&A0186 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The case describes the planning process in a company in the electricity supply business. It serves to highlight the nature of the strategic choices open to a company that is closely regulated. ... More

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