CH8-ICA-Chapter 8: Relations with External Agencies in Iron & Steel Industry

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Who can represent the executive and nonexecutive employees of a company?

Fertilizer dealers

Labour and Law courts (correct)

Tribunals

Universities and Professional Institutions

Which agency is responsible for regulating the marketing of products in the text?

Universities

State Bank of India

Directorates of Industries (correct)

Municipalities

In the context of transportation, what does SAIL largely depend on for reaching the material to the ultimate consumer?

Railways (correct)

Customer groups

Shipping lines

Road transports

Which agency is mentioned as providing infrastructural support for SAIL's production plants?

SEBs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following state agencies is NOT mentioned as being involved in regulating aspects of SAIL's operations?

State Bank of India Signup and view all the answers

Where does SAIL find major buyers according to the text?

Conversion agents for mild steel and stainless steel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following entities is NOT listed in the text as an external agency that SAIL depends on?

State Bank of India Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of SAIL in the Indian Iron & Steel Industry?

A dominant role Signup and view all the answers

What type of steels does SAIL supply in addition to plain carbon steel?

Both alloy steels and stainless steel Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Government in SAIL's operations?

The Government has a significant role Signup and view all the answers

What type of approval is mandatory in all areas of SAIL's activity?

Government approval Signup and view all the answers

What degree of autonomy and responsibility has been vested in SAIL by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Steel?

A higher degree of autonomy Signup and view all the answers

What type of products does SAIL produce and market throughout the country?

A large variety of products Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of interaction with other organisations, agencies and individuals in SAIL's operations?

Interaction is involved in all situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of the pricing of steel in SAIL's operations?

The pricing of steel is decontrolled Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate ratio of coking coal to electricity required for every tonne of saleable steel produced?

1:1 Signup and view all the answers

How much of the total railway traffic in the country is accounted for by SAIL steel plants?

15% Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of coking coal in the steel industry?

Reductant in blast furnaces Signup and view all the answers

Which company is the major supplier of coking coal in India?

Coal India Limited Signup and view all the answers

What is the ash content of most Indian coking coals?

Nearly 25% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the power generated by DVC is consumed by SAIL steel plants in the Eastern Region?

30% Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate ratio of rail traffic required for every tonne of saleable steel produced?

1:1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge with the availability of coking coal in India?

Not keeping pace with the increasing requirements of the steel industry Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Indian coking coals have to be washed to be used in steel plants?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate contribution of Indian Railways in the steel industry?

25% Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of SAIL's increased tempo of interaction with customer groups?

Quality improvement and product development Signup and view all the answers

Which criterion has not been a top priority for judging the efficiency of an enterprise according to the text?

Profit Signup and view all the answers

What approach has SAIL relied on for achieving its twin objectives?

Participative management Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key contributions of SAIL as mentioned in the text?

Generating employment and providing amenities to the workforce Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of SAIL's interactions with customer groups?

Quality improvement and timely deliveries Signup and view all the answers

What has been SAIL's expectation from everyone in the company to achieve its objectives?

Contribution to company objectives Signup and view all the answers

In which parts of the country does SAIL aim to reach steel according to the text?

Remote, backward, and strategic parts Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of unit level unions and associations in negotiating with SAIL's corporate management?

They have a separate set of negotiations at the unit level after a national agreement is reached. Signup and view all the answers

How does the negotiation process differ between non-executives and executives at SAIL?

National-level agreements for non-executives are adopted at the unit level, while executives have immediate implementation. Signup and view all the answers

Why are coal, power, and rail movement considered as infrastructure?

Because they are vital for uninterrupted production in general. Signup and view all the answers

How do non-executives unions at SAIL negotiate with the company's corporate management?

After reaching a national agreement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Cabinet Committee on Industrial Infrastructure mentioned in the text?

To monitor the availability and allocation of critical resources like coal, power, and rail movement. Signup and view all the answers

How do unit-level negotiations differ between non-executives and executives at SAIL?

Non-executives adopt agreements directly, while executives have separate negotiations. Signup and view all the answers

What happens once a national level agreement is reached between the company and non-executives union?

Non-executives negotiate separately at the unit level. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the units of SAIL have separate sets of unions for non-executives and associations for executives?

To ensure different negotiation processes for non-executives and executives. Signup and view all the answers