Reference No: QM0229Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This case illustrates a second level application of a spreadsheet. The context is manpower planning in a road transport undertaking. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0038(D)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: This part describes the management's efforts to stabilize industrial relations in the organization by streamlining the procedure for handling employees' grievances. It also brings out some changes in managerial roles resulting from the strike. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0004(A)Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the reaction of the employees of a State Electricity Board to some serious accidents that took place within the organization. It describes the steps taken by the employees' association in bringing to the management's notice the fact that the accidents were due to the negligence of some ... More
Reference No: HRM0252Pages: 17Published on: 14, July, 2022
Abstract: Aravind Eye Care System (AECS) exploited economies of scale to offer affordable eye care for masses, with a mission to eliminate needless blindness. Over the years, AECS had built a strong organisational culture based on compassion and service. The organisation had made its first foray into large metro cities by ... More
Reference No: OB0017(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Describes how the new general manager tries to change his executives' behaviour, and his attempts to win the executives' and workers' confidence; and its effect on some of the executives who believe in stricter methods. ... More
Reference No: ADCLOD0003Pages: 34Published on: 25, November, 2024
Abstract: The case discusses the organisation – planning, construction, running and the winding-up – of the month-long Pramukh Swami Maharaj (PSM) Shatabdi Mahotsav (centenary festival) on a gigantic 600-acre site called the ‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar ’ held at the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Gujarat from December 15, 2022 to January 15, 2023. The case presents the details of ... More
Reference No: HRM0259Pages: 25Published on: 29, December, 2023
Abstract: The case describes decade-long (1987-1997) struggles that NCJM employees went through while transforming a family-owned company deserted by its owners into an employee-owned worker cooperative. NCJM was one of the largest private worker cooperatives in India. In the backdrop of the challenges that the leaders and employees faced from suppliers, ... More
Reference No: PSG0130Pages: 33Published on: 27, February, 2019
Abstract: This is a case of a crisis project management which showcases the unpredictable nature of the project and the role of management in handling the crisis. It is the case of a very severe cyclonic storm hitting the city of Visakhapatnam plant during October, 2014. The whole city was devastated and ... More
Reference No: OB0226TECPages: 14Published on: 19, May, 2017
Abstract: The purpose of this note is to help readers understand organisational structure better by making them recognize the intricacies of structure and its alignment with various other elements of organisation. We first introduce organisations as open systems, describe the elements of an organisation and stress the importance of alignment of ... More
Reference No: CMHS0037Pages: 27Published on: 31, March, 2016
Abstract: Aravind Eye Care System (AECS) had a dream run on the growth path, providing affordable, quality eye care to the patients by building on economies of scale and developing a cross-subsidization model for financial sustainability. As the organization continued on the pursuit of growth, driven by its mission, ‘to eliminate ... More
Reference No: COMM0006(B)Pages: 12Published on: 26, February, 2010
Abstract: The case deals with the steps taken to strengthen the internal communication channel in order to bring about employee engagement during the branding exercise of the bank in 2005 and to make it a deep change of style of business rather than only a change in logo and colours. ... More
Reference No: HRM0247Pages: 19Published on: 8, June, 2022
Abstract: The Tanda unit of UPSEB was a distressed asset—dues to the power generator supplying UP— NTPC— were mounting. Finally, a resolution of debt was negotiated with the unit to be handed over to NTPC in place of debt. The challenge for NTPC was to turn the plant around from ... More
