Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management Case Studies CASE STUDY (20 Marks) There was industrial relations problems at Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (TKM), an Indian joint venture between Japan based Toyota Motor Corporation and Kirloskar Motors. There were various reasons, which led to the dispute between the management and the employees of TKM. Ultimately such incidents gave rise to the strike and lockout at the company. The case highlights the growing number of instances of clashes between the employees and the management of companies in India, which is often guided by external parties such as trade unions and political parties.

Answer the following question. Q1. Explain the factors that lead to strikes and lockouts at the factory and the impact of such happenings on the employees and the company. Q2. What HR policies should be adopted by the organizations to prevent labor unrest at work place.

Q3. Elaborate the role of top management in ensuring peaceful working environment. Q4. Analyze the role of external parties such as trade unions ; political parties etc in disturbing the working environment in a company