Offensive Outburst of Restrained Worker Discontent: A Case of Indian Industrial Relations

  • Babu, Vimal (HRM & Organizational Behaviour, IIMT-Oxford Brookes University(U.K.))
  • Received : 2012.07.01
  • Accepted : 2012.12.04
  • Published : 2012.12.31

Abstract

The purpose of this case study is to discuss the issues and challenges pertaining to industrial safety. The case study begins with the shocking incident of the brutal killing of top-executive of the company by agitated workers. Inspite of having conducive environment for business, Italian subsidiary Robusto Muro Ltd had to confront industrial Relations issues at an incredible and unprecedented level. Management perspective, workers viewpoint, competitors approach and diplomatic comments by political bigwigs have also been incorporated so that the students may have 3-dimensional understanding of the scenario. The case of such genre will facilitate the students to comprehend and discuss the employee-employer relationship and industrial safety, in particular and industrial relations and IR machinery, in general.

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