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Case Code: CLHR032
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| Case Length: 3 pages |
| Period: - |
| Pub Date: 2010 |
| Teaching Note: Not Available |
| Subject : Human Resource Management |
| Price:Rs.100 |
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| Industry : Two-wheelers |
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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Ltd.: Labor Unrest in 2009* |
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| In 2009, labor unrest started in the Manesar plant of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Ltd. (HMSI), the Indian subsidiary of the Japan-based Honda Motor Company. The workers allegedly resorted to a job slowdown and other tactics to push for higher wages and perks.
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| Introduction |
| Labor unrest, which attracted a lot of media criticism against Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (Private) Ltd. (HMSI), the Indian subsidiary of the Japan-based Honda Motor Company Ltd. , in 2005, again raised its head at the company’s Manesar plant in the year 2009... |
| Questions for Discussion |
1. In light of this case, discuss the issues and challenges faced by organizations witnessing labor unrest. How can labor disputes be resolved?
2. Critically analyze HMSI's decision to set up a plant outside of Haryana. Do you think the company could benefit from such a move considering that labor unrest is widespread in India?
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Labor,industrial,Strike
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