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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0076(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Sets out the organizational arrangements in the Indian Airlines prevailing in 196871, and describes: a) the historical evolution of the corporation, b) relevant parts of the Air Corporation Act to indicate the governmental framework within which the organization operates, c) the organizational structure, and d) parts of the personnel policies. ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Singh, A K;

Reference No: F&A0263(G) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The planning manager wonders how effective the budgetary control and performance-reporting system has been in terms of its original objectives. Operational and managerial issues relating to environmental scanning, target setting, potential identification, etc., and an inadequate effort on the part of head office officials to guide their branch managers in ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0091(A) Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Sets out the background, including the policy considerations that led to the setting up of the company (FCI), its assigned tasks and objectives, and the initial perception of top management of the corporation and interested outsiders about the strategy it had to adopt to achieve the set tasks. Students would ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0154(A) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: A large consumer products company, which relies on direct distribution to the retail level, is concerned about the selling skills of its sales force in a competitive environment. Sales training in the form of short refresher courses is being proposed to upgrade selling skills. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0081(D) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes an attempt at worker participation in management at Punjab National Bank. It describes how the chief executive went about getting the acceptance of the employees and officers unions to the concept of worker participation. The case highlights the different attitudes of various people towards participation, and the problem of ... More

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Authors: Garg, Pulin K; Parikh, Indira J;

Reference No: OB0099TEC(Part I & II) Pages: 5, 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: During the process of socialization, an individual acquires his role identity. He learns the boundaries of the role, the "oughts," "musts" and the "shoulds" of the system. In terms of organizations, socialization can be interpreted as an attempt to modify previous behavioural dispositions of a new entrant. Failure to achieve ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0263(C) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The phenomenal expansion of SBI in terms of the number of branches, their geographical dispersion, and the areas of activities, necessitated a study of the organizational objectives and structure. The study broadly defined the objectives of the bank, profit, market penetration, and position of leadership in the market. To ensure ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0076(B) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the organizational tasks to be performed by the key functional departments and their heads, the regional directors, and the stations and station managers. The differentiation among the departments and the interdependencies, which demand a high amount of integration, are highlighted. The concept of power through control over resources and ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen;

Reference No: MAR0171(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: After many years of "ethical" promotion, Glaxo's syrupbased tonic, Minadex, was going OTC since the company's management felt that this would help increase sales. A purchase proposition was required to build up an advertising campaign around it. Competitive claims were analyzed by the agency and it was decided to ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0289 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes a corporate planner's perceptions of his roles and responsibilities in the corporate planning process. Questions are raised about the organizational relationship between the corporate planner and the line manager. A related issue for discussion is the need for career development for the corporate planner. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0092(A) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the pressures from labour and political leaders on the government to take over a closed vanaspati unit under the Industries Act. Should it take over? What are the costs and benefits and the administrative implications of each alternative? ... More

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