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The first decade of the 21st century witnessed a series of conflicts in renowned transnationals as well as their ancillaries in India. Although nearly all these corporations have been characterized by excellent technical capabilities, reached great heights in efficiency, and attained excellence in several areas, they are facing serious problems in their relations with their employees and unions (where present), especially as worldwide recession tightened its grip on the businesses. These conflicts indicate considerable similarities in the issues leading to conflicts as well as management responses to them and raise several questions about their understanding of the industrial law, culture and practices in India and other countries. There are also dissimilarities and unique features among them. This paper presents an analysis of the common and uncommon patterns.
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