Reference No: OB0034(B)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of the job requirements and attitudes of the chief engineer, including interviews with his assistants. The class analyses the job demands and relates the analysis with the engineer's emergent behaviour, frustration and withdrawal, and assesses whether or not he "delegates" responsibility. ... More
Reference No: OB0016Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The executive director is trying to decide whether to implement a central training scheme for the recently decentralized group of companies comprising HAFE. The training centre issue focuses on the problems and implications of decentralization and how inter-group rivalries affect decision-making in this area. ... More
Reference No: OB0049(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The managing director wants to give more decision?making responsibility to his subordinates, but, having been autocratic in the past, he is not sure how to start. ... More
Reference No: OB0023Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The general manager explains why he left the mills and his differences with the managing director. In the process, he reveals a great deal about his own ambitions, goals, behaviour and personality. The case is used to illuminate the effects of Indian culture and social system on organizational behaviour and ... More
Reference No: MAR0004Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with issues relating to the impact of sales tax on marketing practices. Because of differential sales tax rates among the states, the company distributors from one state started selling goods to retailers and sub dealers of other states even though the company had demarcated the areas. This ... More
Reference No: MAR0015(A)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Deals with the pricing strategy of a new product by a small manufacturer in an industry dominated by giant multinationals. The case examines how a small unit can enter and expand into the market. The issues related to relative role of price and non-price competition, use of brand names, expectations ... More
Reference No: OB0024(D)Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of the relationship between the foundry sales manager and the production-planning manager. Students analyze the difference between this relationship and those in Cases (C1) and (C2) and try to understand the factors contributing to that difference. ... More
Reference No: ECO0001(E)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case involves the considerations for the purchase of Boeing 707s in order to remain in business in competition with other carriers. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0018Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A distant cousin of several executives in Arjun Manufacturing writes to the brother of the Vice President asking him to help "one of his own" to get promotion and an increase in salary. The letter is forwarded to the Vice President, who obtains the comments of Arjun's personnel manager and ... More
Reference No: MAR0013(G)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Bright Engineering had been forced to reduce its price by 50% for its major product because of fierce competition from a bigger firm. The management desired to drop this item and was looking for new product lines to utilize its excess production capacity. The case involves assessing the marketing potential for ... More
