The Tata Tea/ULFA Story
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This case study was compiled from published sources, and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion. It is not intended to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. Nor is it a primary information source.
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Case Details: |
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| Case Code |
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BECG008 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs.
200;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 200 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling ChargesThemes
Ethics in Business |
| Case Length |
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09 Pages |
| Period |
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1997-2001 |
| Pub. Date |
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2002 |
| Teaching Note |
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Available |
| Organization |
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Tata Tea, ULFA |
| Industry |
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Food &
Beverages |
| Countries |
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India |
Abstract:
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The case outlines the problems faced by the tea industry due
to militancy in Assam. The case explores in detail the problems Tata Tea faced
following allegations that it was funding militants. The case also presents
arguments put forth by the company as well as the Assam government in the debate
on 'militant-funding vs. protection payment.
The case is so structured as to enable students to gain an understanding of the
special problems faced by the tea industry in Assam due to the socio-political
unrest and terrorism. The case touches upon social, political and legal aspects
of the Assam tea industry/ULFA-NDFB story.
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The case can be used to help students see the
wide gamut of problems that a company operating in a politically
sensitive region could face. The case is aimed at MBA/PGDBA
students, and is intended to be a part of the Business
Environment curriculum. The case can be used to help students
see the wide gamut of problems that a company operating in a
politically sensitive region could face.
Issues:
» Role of Government in safeguarding industries in the State, Social
responsibility of the Industries, funding of terrorist organizations by
Industries
Contents:
Keywords:
Tea industry, militancy, Assam, Tata Tea, funding militants,
militant-funding, protection payment, structured socio-political unrest,
terrorism, social, political, legal, ULFA-NDFB, politically sensitive region,
Business ethics
A Scandal Unravels
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