1.A manufacturing company was importing raw material for production. The company was incurring huge losses due to delay in
import clearance of raw material as Custom had introduced a new system of clearance of imported cargo through EDI. Mr. Rajan,
who was an old employee of the company, was the in charge of clearance team. He was very diligent, honest and an asset to the
company. But somehow, he was reluctant to switch over to the electronics clearance system of customs. He firmly believed in
custom clearances of stores through hard copies of Bill of entry. He was due for promotion. But his later performance was denying
him the promotion. Company wanted to help him.
Answer the following question.
Q1. What may be the reason for adopting the same old procedure by Mr. Rajan.
Q2. Debate as a HR Manager, how will you help Rajan so he does not loose promotion?
2.Progressive Chemical Industries Ltd is engaged in Manufacturing and export of specialty chemicals, having turnover of Rs 300
crores. The Company is growing and having good export orders. The CEO is in mood to expand the business and aiming to reach
turnover of Rs 1000(thousand) crores in next 5 (five) yrs. The CEO is worried about the increase in input costs and workers’
demands. Union has threatened to go on strike indefinitely. Union has demanded 50% increase in salary and other benefits, But is
not agreeing to link it to productivity. It has also raised issues like unsafe, hazardous working conditions, leakage of poisonous gases
affecting the health of workers. The consultant has advised the CEO to be strict and take strict action against the erring employees
and be ready to declare lockout if situation warrants.
Answer the following question.
Q1. What are the various laws which could be applicable in the above problems?
Q2. Do you feel management policies/practices are right?
Q3. As a HR Head how would you convince the Union and workers?
Q4. Prepare a draft agreement for the above situation which could be acceptable for Management and Union.
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