( For Practice ) HRM CASE STUDY ---- 1

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guys... it would b of gr8 help if you all can assist me solving this case study... it wil b a practice for u pppl itself ...for HRM..

i wil b uploading 1 case each weak and we will be together giving answers to these case studies and a final Common Answer wil ber prepared...


here goes the case


CASE STUDY 1



PARITY — IS IT FAIR OR UNFAIR?


Mr. C.S. Sharma joined in 1970 in Indian Institute of Technology - a premier educational institution in the country imparting higher-level education in technology. His job demands higher level and latest knowledge, higher-level teaching skill, and other skills in introducing and practicing different teaching methods and bringing coordination between the institute and industry. The institute implemented the pay scales in 1976 recommended by the University Grants Commission, which were at par with the pay scales of teachers in Universities and Colleges. The demands of the jobs in Universities and Colleges are quite low compared to those of the Institute.

The pay of Mr. Sharma has been fixed at that level of Mr. Singh, who joined the Institute in 1974 as the University Grants Commission did not recommend any weightages for the teachers who put up less than five year's experience. Mr. Shastry was quite unhappy over the parity of salary of the teachers of the institute with those of University teachers and college teachers on the one hand and equalising his pay with his junior Mr. Singh on the other hand.

The institute again revised the pay scales of the teachers in 1987 based on the pay scales recommended by the University Grants Commission in 1986. University Grants Commission again maintained parity in pay scales of Institute teachers, University teachers and College teachers. The pay scale of Mr. Sharma was revised and it was fixed at Rs. 3,700, which was equal to the pay of Mr. Singh, Mr. Kulkarni who joined the institute in 1984 and Mr. Prasad who joined the Institute in 1986.

Mr. Sharma rushed to the chambers of the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology on 20th July, 1988 and told him he was quitting the job in the institute and he was going to join Government Degree College, Rajahmundry. He further said that he was going to get the same salary in a small town. The Director was shocked after listening to Mr. Sharma.

QUESTIONS
1. Do you justify the decision made by Mr. Sharma?
2. Do you suggest any measures to stop Mr. Sharma from quitting the job?
3. Do you think that there is something wrong with the Institute pay practices and the University Grants Commission's recommendations? If yes, what are they? Had do you rectify them?
 
gr8 going vishal...... i can even use the caselets for my online gd.... Keep posting...

p.s. it would be gr8, if u can collate all of them in one thread.

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If think it should be Mr Sharma and not shastry.
 
vishal_1986 said:
QUESTIONS
1. Do you justify the decision made by Mr. Sharma?
2. Do you suggest any measures to stop Mr. Sharma from quitting the job?
3. Do you think that there is something wrong with the Institute pay practices and the University Grants Commission's recommendations? If yes, what are they? Had do you rectify them?
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Well, i'm not very experienced at solving them, but this is my thinking.

I think Mr. Sharma's thinking is totally justified. The professor has been working in the IIT for 16 yrs. IITs are supposed to be the most premier institutes of the country and to be teaching in such institutes, u need to work very hard and have an excellent academic record. So a Btech passed teacher in an ordinary college/university and a PhD prof in an IIT can not have the same levels of salary and hence, this will cause lot of emotional imbalance for the teacher.

Another perturbing factor is that there is no change of pay scales between professors of varying teaching experience. Hence, in a way, Sharma's 17 yrs of exp are treated worthless (as the prof joining in '86 is given the same pay)


I've already suggested what is wrong with the pay practice. The UGC should ensure that there is a difference of pay between teachers of IITs from other colleges. Secondly, there should also be a pay difference in accordance to the experience (the same holds in IITs and other colleges too)
A fresher can't be given the same pay package as that of a 17 yr experienced teacher.

Now, if i were the director, i would take all these factors into account and propose a salary scale to the UGC to avoid such job attrition.


p.s. Pl let me know what do u feel of my solution.
 
Points to b considered :

Wrong pay pratice by the commission

Job enrichment
Job satisfaction
Performance based appraisal
Promotions
Perks
Incentives
 
The Benefits Of Human Resource Management

1. HRM helps in Hiring and Training the Workforce

2. HRM takes care of the Performance Management System

3. HR helps in building culture and values in the organization

4. Conflict Management is also an important responsibility of HR

5. HR is responsible for developing good relations

Here is link for your reference:
HRM practice in india with IT companies
 
vishal_1986 said:
guys... it would b of gr8 help if you all can assist me solving this case study... it wil b a practice for u pppl itself ...for HRM..

i wil b uploading 1 case each weak and we will be together giving answers to these case studies and a final Common Answer wil ber prepared...


here goes the case


CASE STUDY 1



PARITY — IS IT FAIR OR UNFAIR?


Mr. C.S. Sharma joined in 1970 in Indian Institute of Technology - a premier educational institution in the country imparting higher-level education in technology. His job demands higher level and latest knowledge, higher-level teaching skill, and other skills in introducing and practicing different teaching methods and bringing coordination between the institute and industry. The institute implemented the pay scales in 1976 recommended by the University Grants Commission, which were at par with the pay scales of teachers in Universities and Colleges. The demands of the jobs in Universities and Colleges are quite low compared to those of the Institute.

The pay of Mr. Sharma has been fixed at that level of Mr. Singh, who joined the Institute in 1974 as the University Grants Commission did not recommend any weightages for the teachers who put up less than five year's experience. Mr. Shastry was quite unhappy over the parity of salary of the teachers of the institute with those of University teachers and college teachers on the one hand and equalising his pay with his junior Mr. Singh on the other hand.

The institute again revised the pay scales of the teachers in 1987 based on the pay scales recommended by the University Grants Commission in 1986. University Grants Commission again maintained parity in pay scales of Institute teachers, University teachers and College teachers. The pay scale of Mr. Sharma was revised and it was fixed at Rs. 3,700, which was equal to the pay of Mr. Singh, Mr. Kulkarni who joined the institute in 1984 and Mr. Prasad who joined the Institute in 1986.

Mr. Sharma rushed to the chambers of the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology on 20th July, 1988 and told him he was quitting the job in the institute and he was going to join Government Degree College, Rajahmundry. He further said that he was going to get the same salary in a small town. The Director was shocked after listening to Mr. Sharma.

QUESTIONS
1. Do you justify the decision made by Mr. Sharma?
2. Do you suggest any measures to stop Mr. Sharma from quitting the job?
3. Do you think that there is something wrong with the Institute pay practices and the University Grants Commission's recommendations? If yes, what are they? Had do you rectify them?
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Hey vishal, very nice case study and i really liked it. BTW, i have also got a case study related HR practices and i think i should add here so that more and more students can get benefit from this thread. So please download and check my presentation.
 

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