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

Reference No: P&IR0022(A) Pages: 3 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; Shukla, H C;

Reference No: P&IR0043(C) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: It describes the handling at the top management level of the appeal made by an employee against the decision taken by his officers. ... 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: Sheth, N R;

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

Abstract: Describes the attempts at resolving the industrial dispute between the management and the union through bilateral negotiations with the help of the government's labour department administration and an outside trade union leader. ... 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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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0239 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The company changes its structure from a functional setup to a profit responsible product group setup so that top management can devote more time to future company policies. The case brings up issues relating to design considerations in structural reorganization in the context of the organization's variables and environmental factors. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R; Dave, M C;

Reference No: OB0073TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This note poses some questions about the role of the modern administrator in the context of the social, economic and political realities within which he has to function. Questions are raised regarding the inevitability of the conventional notions about the dysfunctional aspects of bureaucratic culture. The note can serve as ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0233(I) Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: After developing the required understanding of a long range framework for more effective budgeting [described in L&T (D) and (E)], the General Manager (Finance) considers the time appropriate to have a hard look at the existing budgeting system in the organization. Several issues (e.g. the role of the ... 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; Shukla, H C;

Reference No: P&IR0058(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case provides participants with some experience in collecting relevant information for solving a personnel problem. The main issue pertains to an employee's request that his transfer to another place be cancelled due to personal problems. The participants are first given the bare minimum information on this request and then ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0237 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Mr. Kanjibhai Jivabhai Malam was planning the operations of the society and was worried whether the bank loan would be sufficient to meet its requirements. He also wanted to know when funds would be surplus so that he could plan for their optimum use. The case involves the preparation of ... More

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

Reference No: P&IR0024 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Deals with an alleged act of indiscipline on the part of an employee in a large public sector corporation. Part A of the case gives some basic information about the charge of indiscipline against the employee as recorded by an officer. On the basis of this information, trainees can be ... 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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