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: OB0053Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with 1) the factors influencing the identification of products, the setting up of a small?scale industrial unit, and the motivation in entrepreneurial process; 2) a critical assessment of an entrepreneur??his relations with a major research (advanced technology) organization in the context of a time?bound national communication experiment. ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(D)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case focuses on the need for an effective Management Information System, especially for monitoring store performance in a retail chain. The key issues are: 1) Identifying key performance and decision areas, 2) Understanding the role and criticality of information processing, 3) Identifying performance indicators and 4) Specifying the systems required for the information ... More
Reference No: OB0249(B)Pages: 4Published on: 26, June, 2025
Abstract: Part B explores the interpersonal and group dynamics and tensions between the existing CLO, who is nearing retirement, and the deputy general counsel, who is being trained for the future CLO role. The conflict is intra-team (or within a team/subunit) in this case. The current CLO views their role ... More
Reference No: MAR0265(D)TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the sales management practices of a cross-section of Indian organizations. The decision areas about which actual illustrations of practices of specific organizations are: 1) allocation of tasks between own sales personnel and the distributors/dealers, 2) recruitment, training and development of sales personnel, 3) sales effort planning, target, quota setting, call norms, ... More
Reference No: PSG0105Pages: 56Published on: 22, October, 2008
Abstract: The Ghaziabad (GZB) goods shed was one of the top rail goods handling points in the National Capital Region (NCR). The growth was expected to be robust in the forthcoming years, since GZB and Noida were high growth districts in the Uttar Pradesh part of the NCR. GZB goods shed ... 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: OB0039Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure and processes in a state handloom corporation as in existence at the end of two years of operations. The evolutionary process in crystallizing the structure and the apparently flexible style of the managing director are highlighted. Students are expected to evaluate the existing systems ... More
Reference No: CMA0523Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Shilpi, a research organization, conducted a study of the handloom development programme in the country. A review of the literature, including survey of a representative group of weavers, weaver cooperatives, and master weavers, was made to identify the problems of the weavers, the objectives and contents of the programme and ... More
Reference No: OB0041Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes the organizational and social situations existing in a few Indian villages. This case presents data on the organizational setup of the Primary Health Centres (PHCs), roles performed, research data on attitudes of the people towards family planning, and interpersonal transactions of family planning workers with villagers. Given ... 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: MAR0303(B)Pages: 10Published on: 14, December, 1994
Abstract: The case is a continuation of Indian Products Limited (A): Plan for Data Analysis. It describes the process of data preparation, including preparation of the codebook, and proposed data analysis plan for achieving the objectives of the research described in case (A). The objectives were to assess whether an opportunity ... More
Reference No: STR0458(B)Pages: 14Published on: 16, March, 2021
Abstract: This case describes the transformation of the HR organisation of Mahindra’s AFS sector from 2013 to 2017. The CHRO and his team designed and implemented a blueprint aimed at enhancing the strategic role of HR. The migration from a traditional to a strategic role entailed anticipating and allaying apprehensions related to ... More
