Reference No: F&A0263(D)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The exercise of formulating the policy guidelines by way of systematic analysis of the environment in which the bank operated, its competition, end users, operations and past performance is described in the case. It was now possible to formulate the expected performance of the various operating units for the next ... More
Reference No: F&A0280Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The process of collecting environmental information is outlined and a framework for stratification of the environment is provided. A list of sources of national and international environmental information, along with the contents of each source, is provided. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0052(A)Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case relates to collective bargaining. It highlights the type of data that managements should prepare in order to bargain with the union. This case may also be used as the first part of a two- part collective bargaining exercise. ... More
Reference No: QM0100(F)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
Reference No: P&IR0088Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of performance appraisal at the officer level. The system being used in the organization includes self- reporting, followed by ratings by the superior officer against a list of personality traits and job responsibilities. The organizational diagnosis indicates problems at the time of recruitment, work ... More
Reference No: BP0076(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Sets out the organizational arrangements in the Indian Airlines prevailing in 1968 71, 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
Reference No: BP0092(B)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the post takeover operations of Ganesh Flour Mills by a professional group of managers. Raises the question of ownership of the company in the context of the surpluses generated after the takeover and highlights the temporary character of the takeover of management and the problems in the reconstruction of ... More
Reference No: MAR0171(B)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Certain doubts were raised about the effectiveness of promoting Minadex as an iron tonic. The agency set to work on a new proposition which would highlight specific benefits rather than make general claims about health and energy. A survey of tonic users, carried out before test marketing, reflected consumers' perception ... More
Reference No: F&A0289Pages: 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
Reference No: P&IR0056(B)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In 1972, the manager, in charge of training, had to prepare a perspective plan for training for the period 1973- 75, to be submitted for the Board's approval. The priorities required to be kept in view while planning and implementing the training activities, and the specific recommendations to be made for overcoming ... More
Reference No: BP0081(E)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Presents an interview with a new Chief Executive of the bank, and describes how the Chief Executive views the bank and its priorities and style. It might be useful to contrast this case with the Punjab National Bank (B) (BP0082) case to understand the differences between the styles of the ... More
