Reference No: PSG0058Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case examines the composition of the board of the Pallavan Transport Corporation. The members are drawn from various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. This in turn affects the decision-making. It also brings out the low-key role of the chairman, who is drawn from either the IAS or IPS. ... More
Reference No: BP0220(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organizational process of formulating the first corporate plan of Power Projects and Products Limited. The role and contribution of various committees and task forces in preparing the first plan are described. Mr Rajaram, a corporate planning consultant, is required to evaluate the process of planning at ... More
Reference No: BP0217(B)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The case describes the steps taken by Mr. Poonawalla to turn around his company. Sufficient data are given on the various measures taken by him and the rationale behind them. Students are required to evaluate the turnaround strategy and make recommendation for the future. ... More
Reference No: BP0216Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by Ashok Sinha, a newly appointed manager of an industrial estate branch of a large nationalized bank. The organizational arrangements in which he operates, the expectations of his superiors and subordinates, a profile of the branch in terms of its competitive position, kind of ... More
Reference No: BP0224Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The focus of this case is on a service industry which operates as an enterprise. The case focuses on the mission, strategy, structure, systems, skill, and staff of the organization. This case can be used for discussing the 7-S framework. ... More
Reference No: OB0182Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The case centres around correspondence between three middle managers of an organization -- Holiday Planners and Resorts Ltd. The manager who initiated the correspondence was supposed to be coordinating a particular project. The other two managers were expected to contribute to the project, though they belonged to a different division. ... More