Reference No: ADCLOD0008Pages: 15Published on: 10, February, 2026
Abstract: The case describes the diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives undertaken at ACG (Associated Capsules Group) a multinational pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Mumbai, India. A nuanced view of the simultaneous top-down and bottom-up organizational development (OD) approach was taken by the organization to inculcate D&I in everyday functioning of ... More
Reference No: OB0038TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: An organization is defined as a particular patterning of tasks, human skills or abilities, techniques, and formal roles. Thus, in analyzing an organization, it is useful to identify the properties of its tasks, members, techniques and structure, particularly to identify how these are related. What pattern of tasks, techniques, etc ... More
Reference No: OB0239Pages: 21Published on: 12, June, 2020
Abstract: This case discusses the evolution of VIKAS, from a small non-profit organisation to a cluster of non-profit as well as for-profit organisations, collectively attempting to address the issues of poverty and under-development. This case discusses the factors that influenced the evolution of VIKAS (non-profit organisation) and SAVE (for-profit organisation). The ... 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: MAR0382Pages: 29Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case opens with a brief description of the challenge posed by a leading company in petroleum retailing, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, to the ClubHP brand of HPCL. The case provides brief description of Indian Petroleum Industry and the profiles of key competitors in the industry. It also briefly describes ... More
Reference No: MAR0303(C)Pages: 15Published on: 14, December, 1994
Abstract: The case can be used for evaluating data analysis and inferences drawn for selecting one or more product concepts for further scrutiny in the process of new product introduction. The techniques used in this case are for univariate, bivariate, and multivariate regression analysis. The context is that of a research ... More
Reference No: ADCLOD0004Pages: 25Published on: 25, November, 2024
Abstract: The case presents details about how the organisation could inspire its volunteers to complete the project in time with minimal supervision and provide an amazing experience for the visitors. The PSM nagar was constructed within a span of 9 months (including the monsoon period in India from mid-June to September). It ... More
Reference No: MAR0018Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: In 1959, Mr. Vora's family, which has been in grain business, entered the business of processing and selling quick-cooking oats under the brand name Blossom. Even after effective improvements, sales remained sluggish and average below plant capacity. In spite of the losses, Mr. Vora was determined to succeed in this business. ... More
Reference No: OB0080TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Attempts to distil in a few pages the ideas contained in the pioneering work "Friends of Friends" by Jeremy Boissevain as might be relevant to a change agent. It argues that social systems are networks of choice?making people competing for scarce and valued resources. In order to change social ... More
Reference No: PSG0090TECPages: 17Published on: 5, September, 2003
Abstract: This paper examines the rationale for Indian port privatization
and provides a framework for privatization. In this context, the
term privatization is used to connote private ownership (total or
partial) and/or private management of port related services (some
or all). It analyses the initial efforts of port privatization in ... More
Reference No: MAR0416(A)Pages: 28Published on: 21, September, 2010
Abstract: The case tries to capture the dynamics of growth of a diversifying financial services company in the Indian context through the years 1996 to2009. The company moved through four phases expanding its products and services., It studies and evaluates how the firm used various forms of communication and internal procedures; and ... More
Reference No: PROD0210TECPages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note deals with planning and scheduling implementation of projects. It begins by considering the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) of a project as a fundamental requirement for development of planning and scheduling systems. Various methods of structuring the WBS of projects are first discussed at length, including ways of establishing ... More
Reference No: MAR0263TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the decision areas and importance of research in sales and distribution management (Section I) and the process of research (Section II). The last section (Section III) illustrates how research methods could be used for different decision areas. ... More
Reference No: CMA0300Pages: 10Published on: 2, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes the regional and intra-regional organizational structure developed by the paddy marketing board for paddy and rice procurement in Sri Lanka. Organizational efficiency at regional level was studied with respect to staffing pattern, workload of the staff members, quantity of paddy and rice procured and the cost of procurement. ... More
