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- Socio-technical Analysis of Firm Level Executive Jobs: A Comparative Study in Indian Organizations
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1 Heritage Institute of Technology Calcutta, IN
2 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, IN
1 Heritage Institute of Technology Calcutta, IN
2 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, IN
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Indian Journal of Industrial Relations: Economics & Social Dev., Vol 44, No 4 (2009), Pagination: 628-645Abstract
The theory of socio-technical system has been considered as an effective tool for designing and redesigning jobs in organizations since long. Striking a balance between the technical and social subsystems of a job remains the major challenge till today. The design of jobs at executive level through socio-technical system requires the appropriate analysis of relevant technical and social subsystem constructs/factors in the organization. The present study was conducted in various types of Indian industrial organizations (public and private sectors, manufacturing and service sectors) to make a comparative analysis among them. The paper helps to extract the extent to which the technical and social subsystem factors do exist in the executive level jobs in line with the framework of socio-technical design of jobs.References
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- An Unusual Presentation of Organophosphorus Poisoning in a Young Female with Multiple Boils with Cellulitis
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1 Calcutta National Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, IN
1 Calcutta National Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 3, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 9-10Abstract
We encountered a young female with multiple boils with cellulitis admitted in a surgical ward. Second day after admission, she developed clinical features suggestive of organophosphate poisoning. Repeated enquiry revealed inadvertent application of Malathion on the boils before admission. Dermal absorption of Malathion is not considered as public health hazard. But here we found a florid case of organophosphate poisoning following dermal application. Cause of delayed presentation has been explained.References
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