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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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Unfair Labour Practices: A Case Study*
AUTHOR(S) : Esrafil Ali, Research & Teaching Assistant, Indian Institute of Management, RaipurPUBLISHED DATE: 05/02/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASELETCASE ID: HRM-2-0050, HRM-2-0050ACASE LENGTH: 5 PagesDESCRIPTION:This case study's objective is to shed light on the issues related to industrial relations in the organization. The Government of India enacted the Factories Act 1948 in order to provide certain labour welfare facilities to the employees working in the organization. The Act regulates that the Principal Employer should provide and maintain the health and welfare of the employees working in the organization. Through the experience of not having canteen for the employees in the organization, the case ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
The Rotating Model*
AUTHOR(S) : Dr. Chandra M Chakravartula, AGM (HRD), SAIL-DSP; Kamakshi Raman, GM I/c(P&A), SAIL-DSP and Prof. Bhavna Agarwal, Director, MIT College of ManagementPUBLISHED DATE: 04/02/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASELETCASE ID: HRM-2-0048, HRM-2-0048ACASE LENGTH: 5 PagesDESCRIPTION:This case is aimed at making the students/participants to understand the finer nuances of organizing HR led competitions for engaging the employees. The case dwells in detail about the range of emotions felt by a team of young managers who did not win or get any prize in a competition. The ability to manage the darker side of HR led competitions or even prevent the darker side from emerging is one of the key responsibilities of the Learning and Development (training) managers. This is easier said ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Organizational Growth: Integrating Business and HR at MD Solutions*
AUTHOR(S) : Shashank Mittal, Anuj Gupta and Amit Kumar Pandey, Doctoral Students, Indian Institute of Management, RaipurPUBLISHED DATE: 04/02/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: HRM-1-0045, HRM-1-0045ACASE LENGTH: 11 PagesDESCRIPTION:The case is about MD Solutions which is a seven year old start-up. The company created the market for sports service industry in India. In the past, MD Solutions faced some issues on quality of customer service. The company was witnessing almost hundred percent year-on-year growth. However, Manish Bhasin (Manish), Founder and CEO, wanted to drive the growth, but with caution and by adhering to core values of the company. He understood the importance of growth but at the same time was very particular ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Mayur’s Turnaround: 360-Degree Feedback – Not One More Human Resource Process*
AUTHOR(S) : Siddhartha Saxena, Faculty, BKMIBA-AMSOM, Ahmedabad University, Divya Acharya. Assistant Manager, Federal Bank Ahmedabad, Sanjana Srivastva, Academic Associate, IIM AhmedabadPUBLISHED DATE: 04/02/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: HRM-1-0046, HRM-1-0046ACASE LENGTH: 10 PagesDESCRIPTION:360-degree feedback process is a performance management tool for employees to identify the areas where one can improve upon in leadership and management. The process involves people whom you work with, giving you an anonymous feedback. 360-degree feedback if used properly can be a good insight and it helps in people development and leadership development, but there are major concerns regarding the process. For instance, people are not open to feedback and look at the negatives of the 360-degree process ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Decision on “Ban on Work from Home!?” At Yahoo! - Impact and Perspectives*
AUTHOR(S) : Dr. Prageetha G Raju, Associate Professor, Symbiosis International University - Pune, Hyderabad Center and Amrutha Deshpande, Doctoral Research Scholar, IBS HyderabadPUBLISHED DATE: 03/02/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: HRM-1-0051, HRM-1-0051ACASE LENGTH: 9 PagesDESCRIPTION:With advancement in technology the physical presence at workplace has become an optional issue. Many growing industries have become virtual, using online technology and have a supportive HR strategy for the same. The flexible work timing has become an important tool to attract the talent across the world and to get work done from experts. In such an environment where flexible work culture is appreciated, Yahoo came up with a strategy of ban on 'work from home' to improve the performance of the employees ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Fair and Lovely Illusion of a Murky Knowledge Studio*
AUTHOR(S) : Shweta Jha and Srirang Jha, Apeejay School of Management, New DelhiPUBLISHED DATE: 03/02/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASELETCASE ID: HRM-2-0049, HRM-2-0049ACASE LENGTH: 6 PagesDESCRIPTION:This case helps in understanding HR issues in a family-run business when the enterprise starts expanding and becomes big. It has been observed that informal HR practices, a characteristic feature of family-run businesses, continue even when the firm has established HR department and intends to have formal systems and practices in place. The present case highlights how star performers quit the company one-by-one as a result of a fluid HR management in spite of very competitive compensation packages, ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Be 'Nirbhaya' At Workplace*
AUTHOR(S) : Dr. Reshmi Manna, Associate Professor, Department of Management (PGPM), Ankit Singh, Student (PGPM), Sonam Patra, Student (PGPM), and Priyanka Bansal, Student (PGPM) - IBS-Gurgaon, Haryana, IndiaPUBLISHED DATE: 12/01/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: HRM-1-0047, HRM-1-0047ACASE LENGTH: 11 pagesDESCRIPTION:The National Capital Region (NCR) of New Delhi flourished due to development and growth of different industries coming and setting up their offices in the area. One among them was Remish Products Limited, a glass utility factory, started in 2010. Within five years, it grew in volume in terms of finance and employees as well. To make the workplace employee friendly, the company designed a HR policy ‘Nirbhaya’, to ensure women empowerment, employee friendly workplace, participation ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Family First: India Inc. Takes Staff Motivation to the Source
AUTHOR(S) : Vandana Jayakumar and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 03/12/2015PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASE FLYERCASE ID: HRM-4-0043, HRM-4-0043ACASE LENGTH: 4 pagesDESCRIPTION:read more
The purpose of this Case Flyer, based on the article in The Economic Times “Family first: India Inc takes staff motivation to the source' (April 10th 2015) by Anumeha Chaturvedi, et al., is to highlight an innovative employee engagement and employee motivation practice touted and practiced by several Indian and foreign companies. This innovative employee engagement practice involves family members to engage with an employee. While for over a century and beyond, innumerable studies (Taylorism ...SHOW DETAILS -
Self-Managed Teams: Transforming Commitment to Growth and Empowerment*
AUTHOR(S) : Dr. Agna Fernandez, Associate Professor, Siva Sivani Institute of Management, HyderabadPUBLISHED DATE: 17/11/2015PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: HRM-1-0031, HRM-1-0031ACASE LENGTH: 9 pagesDESCRIPTION:read more
The case study draws light on the manner in which Self-Managed Teams have promoted empowerment at the workplace. Presented through the study of its implementation at a pharmaceutical company in India, the case study highlights the SMT way of working which involve giving team members skills, resources, authority, opportunity and motivation, as well as a definite pattern of hierarchical responsibility and accountability. This requires a whole new approach towards people beginning with the ...SHOW DETAILS -
It is Not Always Easy to Quit*
AUTHOR(S) : Prof. Diganta Chakrabarti, Associate Professor, FLAME UniversityPUBLISHED DATE: 03/11/2015PUBLISHER: ET Cases - FLAMECATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: HRM-1-0040, HRM-1-0040ACASE LENGTH: 6 pagesDESCRIPTION:read more
The case study focuses on the importance of career management in today's organizations. There is a need for matching an individual's career plans with organization's career development policies and practices. The case study highlights the career progression plans offered by a PSE to Abhilash Dubey. Against this background, the case study offers an overview of the opportunities offered by a private conglomerate four years down the line to the incumbent executive. The case study underlines the importance ...SHOW DETAILS -
Contract Labour: The Maruti Way*
AUTHOR(S) : Prof. Amitabh Deo Kodwani, Faculty, HR&OB, Indian Institute of Management, IndorePUBLISHED DATE: 17/10/2015PUBLISHER: ET Cases - FLAMECATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: HRM-1-0039, HRM-1-0039ACASE LENGTH: 12 pagesDESCRIPTION:read more
The news of Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) Manesar plant's GM (HR) burnt to death by a mob of workers on July 18th 2012 sent shock waves across the nation. This issue raised various concerns related to managing workforce effectively and keeping the right mix of permanent as well as contract workers. It also questioned the role of all the three stakeholders of Industrial Relations (Government, Management and the Union) to uphold peace and harmony in the company. This case study focuses on the ...SHOW DETAILS -
Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives (A): Money and Motivation @ Panache Fashions
AUTHOR(S) : Syed Abdul Samad and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 17/07/2015PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASELETCASE ID: HRM-2-0038(a), HRM-2-0038(a)ACASE LENGTH: 3 pagesDESCRIPTION:read more
This caselet, first in a series of six caselets, is meant to understand the role of money and motivation in structuring an incentive plan. In the conclave on 'Pay-for- Performance in Start-ups' arranged by Professor Vandana at Access Business School, six start-ups share their experiences (challenges) in terms of incentivizing their employees. Panache Fashions India Limited's (Panache) owner Muthukumar Rajasekaran (Muthu) shares the problem of his demotivated workers at the conclave. While Muthu ...SHOW DETAILS -
Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives (E): Team and Organization-wide Incentive Plans @ Ray Tech
AUTHOR(S) : Syed Abdul Samad and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 17/07/2015PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASELETCASE ID: HRM-2-0038(e), HRM-2-0038(e)ACASE LENGTH: 2 pagesDESCRIPTION:read more
Fifth in a series of six caselets on Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives, this caselet is meant to understand the importance of organization-wide incentive plans. Siddarth Ray (Ray) established Ray Tech Pvt. Ltd. (Ray Tech) in January 2011. The company designed a software for doctors and clinics to store, access (from anywhere) and share healthcare records with other doctors. The company also launched a website through which patients can search for doctors and book appointments. However, ...SHOW DETAILS -
Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives (F): Designing Effective Incentive Programs @ Indus Research
AUTHOR(S) : Syed Abdul Samad and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 17/07/2015PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASELETCASE ID: HRM-2-0038(f), HRM-2-0038(f)ACASE LENGTH: 2 PagesDESCRIPTION:read more
The last in a series of six caselets, this caselet's focus is on the critical components of an effective incentive plan. Indus Research Pvt. Ltd. (Indus) started in November 2012, was a market research firm, preparing country, industry, company, product and brand reports that were widely used in India and abroad, especially in Europe and US. Initially, Indus was founded with only 10 employees, but with its growing number of clients, the employee number had increased to 40. With its growing market ...SHOW DETAILS -
Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives (C): Incentives for Salespeople @ Tiles & Styles
AUTHOR(S) : Syed Abdul Samad and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 17/07/2015PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPRODUCT: CASELETCASE ID: HRM-2-0038(c), HRM-2-0038(c)ACASE LENGTH: 2 pagesDESCRIPTION:read more
Third in a series of six caselets, this caselet introduces the participants/students to the challenges involved in designing an effective incentive plan for sales personnel. Thomas Isaac (Thomas) owned a high-end tile and sanitaryware showroom Tiles & Styles (T&S) in a posh locality in the heart of Delhi city. Even after more than one year of the stores' establishment, Thomas observed that the sales at his store were not picking up. Thomas discussed with his Store Manager and his salespeople to ...SHOW DETAILS