Reference No: P&IR0204Pages: 36Published on: 4, March, 2008
Abstract: PepsiCo's takeover of Duke & Sons Ltd. gave the company extra growth and a competitive edge that it was looking for to enter and compete with its other rivals in the food and beverage industry in India. The company faced enormous challenges during the transition period and it took almost a ... More
Reference No: OB0121TECPages: 11, 11, 8Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note comprising five segments is exclusively based on the author's experience of design and development processes in the Indian context. The first part of the note states some of the commonalities observed across many organizations. The second part of the note provides a model of the dynamics of organization ... More
Reference No: P&IR0208Pages: 4Published on: 29, September, 2010
Abstract: A garment manufacturing company located at Gurgaon, Haryana associated with Marks and Spencer (M&S), a large retailer was in the news when The Observer of London exposed the near sweatshop conditions existing in Indian factories. The company and the retailer were accused of violating Ethical Trading Initiatives (ETI) and ... More
Reference No: OB0102TECPages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is primarily based on Talcot Parson and Loomi's model of the social system. It attempts to identify and explore the constituents of a social system, i.e., the individual and groups and their interaction. In the functioning of the social system eight elements and their corresponding processes are ... More
Reference No: OB0116TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This article deals with the processes of authority and power. Power is defined as an influence over others, i.e., one's ability to cause change in the cognition, attitude, behaviour and/or emotion of others. Depending upon its various sources, eight different types of power have been distinguished. These are: ... More
Reference No: HRM0242Pages: 23Published on: 27, February, 2019
Abstract: The case describes Cummins India’s journey of implementing a large scale change to bring about gender diversity and inclusion (D&I) in their organization. The case underscores how this journey from 7% female representation (professional cadre) in 2005 to over 30% representation in the span of 12 years necessitated some tough decisions and ... More
Reference No: P&IR0207Pages: 22Published on: 31, March, 2009
Abstract: The Indian Insurance Industry is facing tough times not only in the business front but also in attracting and retaining talent in the sales function. Aviva India had re-entered the Indian life insurance market in 1995, but started business operations a few years later. In addition to the bank assurance business ... More
Reference No: CMA0663TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The note elaborates concepts of power and leadership. Power is the person's (a) ability to influence another person, (b) because A possess certain qualities which are his source of power and B values A's power resources. These provide motive bases of power. There are two components of the sources of ... More
Reference No: HRM0240Pages: 11Published on: 5, February, 2019
Abstract: The case is based on heated e-mail conversations connected to the delivery of clean bottled water in the campus of a reputed research institute in southern India. The exchange between Tara Sharma (Programme Manager) and Shreejith Nair (Group Head- Engineering Service and Estate) relate to the quality of services provided. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0043(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes a series of minor and major acts of indiscipline committed by an employee of a large public sector organization over a period of fourteen years; records the action taken by the management on various occasions; describes the intention of the management to deal with the employee's conduct ... More
Reference No: HRM0251Pages: 23Published on: 26, January, 2022
Abstract: The premises of Wistron Infocomm Manufacturing (India) Private Limited (WIMPL) a 100% subsidiary of Wistron Corporation (WC), Taiwan, was vandalized by a group of agitated contract workers on December 12, 2020. Located in Narasapura in Karnataka state of India, WIMPL is a contract manufacturer of Apple Inc’s iconic iPhones, under the ‘Make ... More
Reference No: HRM0260Pages: 26Published on: 7, August, 2023
Abstract: SRK Exports Pvt. Ltd., a family-owned diamond firm based in Surat, India, has over 6000 employees. Despite facing economic downturns and the COVID-19 pandemic, the company, under the guidance of founder Govind Dholakia, has managed to avoid employee layoffs.
SRK’s HRM practices, including performance management, training and development, recruitment and ... More
Reference No: F&A0155(A)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Describes a large commercial bank's system of performance appraisal for its branches along five major dimensions: 1) growth in deposits/advances (depending on whether they are deposits- heavy or advance- heavy branches), 2) profits or losses, 3) staff relations, 4) efficiency in internal branch routine, and 5) customer service. In actual practice, however, the management ... More
Reference No: OB0233Pages: 7Published on: 26, June, 2018
Abstract: Mohan Dixit, Head, Sales and Marketing, India Operations, EuroMotoCorp Pvt. Ltd., an automobile manufacturing multinational company headquartered in Munich, Germany. This case outlines the harried nature of his life: professional problems (decrease in the market share, not being able to say 'no', unable to delegate, pressed for time, member of ... More
