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
Reference No: P&IR0090TECPages: 4Published 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
Reference No: PSG0029Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case describes how the government formulated its policy on abortion. Until 1972 Indian law on abortion was based on the Indian Penal Code enacted about a century ago. In 1964 the Shah Committee was appointed to examine the question of legalization of abortion. In 1967, the committee recommended the liberalization of existing ... More
Reference No: ECO0185TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note discusses the manner in which entrepreneurs understand and estimate or evaluate demand at the project planning stage. It largely discusses demand in terms of a few cases of projects. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0068(B)Pages: 4Published 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
Reference No: OB0063Pages: 4Published 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
Reference No: ECO0168TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Note discusses the historical controversy in India whether PL 480 finances are inflationary or not. It examines theoretical as also technical position with regard to credit and use of PL 480 funds. ... More
Reference No: F&A0213Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the structural problems encountered by a service organization in implementing the recommendations of the Review Committee set up to redefine its objectives and recommend appropriate organizational changes. It also describes the activities of the service organization and requires the formulation of an appropriate structure consistent with its operations and ... More
Reference No: OB0103TECPages: 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
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
