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  1. Some Aspects of Indian Social and Political Environment **

    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

  2. Civil Service and Social Reality

    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

  3. Accidents and Industrial Relations (D)

    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

  4. Accidents and Industrial Relations (B)

    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

  5. Who Governs the Administrator?

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: OB0063 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This case is based on a series of interviews with the chief executive of a district panchayat. It describes the various functions expected to be performed by the executive and the various types of role conflict he experiences as a result of pressures generated from the state government as well ... More

  6. Strike in Indian Railways (B)

    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

  7. Regulatory Conditions: A Managerial Framework

    Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: F&A0248TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: A micro-view of government action and its implications for the firm. ... More

  8. Mahanagar Milk Supply Scheme: Gokul Dairy Project (A)

    Authors: Sambrani, Shreekant; U K Srivastava;

    Reference No: CMA0309(A) Pages: 17 Published on: 7, November, 1974

    Abstract: The formulation of a scheme aimed at providing milk to a major city and resettling Adivasis is discussed. The focus of the scheme is on promoting efficient use of land for animal husbandry and milk production purposes. The government, commercial dairies, and individual farmers are the three partners in the ... More

  9. Bureaucracy at District Level

    Authors: Gaikwad, V R;

    Reference No: CMA0286TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 9, November, 1974

    Abstract: Examines some assumptions and issues regarding role and functions of civil services. It critically examines district bureaucracy-its performance, internal structure, organization, culture. The paper emphasizes that district bureaucracy does not function in isolation but constantly interacts with the local political system. It points out that the way district bureaucracy and ... More

  10. Gautamabad State Electricity Board

    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

  11. Social Organization and Social Conflict **

    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

  12. Indian Railways **

    Authors: Agarwal, Rakesh; Jayaraman, N; Rao, D S H; Thomas, K S; Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0261TEC Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: The note highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways. It should be used jointly with the case Corporate Planning at Indian Railways: An Initial Version (F&A0262). ... More

  13. Note on Pricing Decisions

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0138TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: This note deals with the problem of price setting. After defining price and discussing the nature of pricing objectives, pricing decisions are discussed under three headings--needbased pricing, costbased pricing and marketbased pricing. In each case, various pricing options are discussed and evaluated. Practical approaches and procedures ... More

  14. Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals

    Authors: Khurana, Rakesh; Dehadrai, Anant P;

    Reference No: MAR0114TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: This note gives a detailed version of the functioning of the organization that is the central purchase organization of the Government of India and buys the major requirements of all ministries and departments of the central government. ... More

  15. Corporate Planning in Indian Railways: The Initial Version

    Authors: Agarwal, Rakesh; Jayaraman, N; Rao, D S H; Thomas, K S; Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0262 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: The introduction of corporate planning in Indian Railways, the largest public undertaking in country, has been described in detail. This case should be used jointly with the note Indian Railways [F&A0261], which highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways and the problems faced in the planning process. ... More

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