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: F&A0233(F)Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the problems experienced by L&T in fixing relative profit responsibilities for its regional offices and product divisions. The nature of operations of these two centres are described and their operational characteristics highlighted. The case requires the formulation of criteria to determine profit centres and the application of such ... More
Reference No: OB0099TEC(Part I & II)Pages: 5, 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: During the process of socialization, an individual acquires his role identity. He learns the boundaries of the role, the "oughts," "musts" and the "shoulds" of the system. In terms of organizations, socialization can be interpreted as an attempt to modify previous behavioural dispositions of a new entrant. Failure to achieve ... More
Reference No: MAR0186Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Based on a cross section of medical representatives of pharmaceutical companies, this study had two major objectives: 1) Identification of the significant determinants of role conflict clarity, quality of supervision, job tension and job satisfaction; 2) Investigation of the strength and direction of relationships between role conflict, job tension, and job satisfaction ... More
Reference No: MAR0303(D)Pages: 4Published on: 14, December, 1994
Abstract: This case presents a Multi Dimensional Scaling map of the products and concepts used in the research and the interpretation of the dimensions are identified. It is possible to use case (D) by itself or use it together with case (C) . It would be helpful to use IPL (A) as ... More
Reference No: MAR0362(A)Pages: 25Published on: 31, May, 2005
Abstract: Bangalore Integrated Systems and Solutions Private Limited ((BISS) was started by a scientist in 1993. It is a technologically driven firm with active interest in developing new products for new markets. Its major product is the shock absorber testing machine used by the automobile industry. The initial years of BISS were ... More
Reference No: CMA0778TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1999
Abstract: This note first defines agro-processing industries and discuses their size in terms of value added and employment contributions. This is followed by the identification of their strengths and weaknesses, besides discussing (a) their relative importance in the process of economic development, (b) changing profile of demand for their products, (c) ... More
Reference No: OB0208Pages: 2Published on: 18, March, 2011
Abstract: The case describes a situation in which a people-oriented manager is surprised by the unexpected reaction of his team members to his work-related demands. The reluctance of his team members to cooperate during a particularly busy time prompts the manager to revisit some of his assumptions and examine the appropriateness ... More
Reference No: OB0194TECPages: 6Published on: 20, May, 2003
Abstract: Values, beliefs and attitudes have specific meanings but are often used interchangeably in popular literature and in common parlance. This note defines values, beliefs and attitudes and explains their meaning and classification. It further distinguishes between values, beliefs and attitudes and clarifies their usage when applied to social and organizational ... More
Reference No: F&A0232Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Mr. Krishnan, a technician entrepreneur, started Sharma Founders and Engineers to manufacture iron cylpebs on a job order basis. When the manufacture of cylpebs proved uneconomical, he took to production of ferrous ground castings by cupola and pit furnace processes. The case describes how the unit is faced with a ... 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: 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&IR0004(C)Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the attempts at resolving the industrial dispute between the management and the union through bilateral negotiations with the help of the government's labour department administration and an outside trade union leader. ... More
Reference No: OB0081TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note examines the fundamental rights and directive principles of the Indian constitution, elaborates the legislative powers and judicial remedies, adverts to the erosion of power of the state through the creation of other logic, and explains the link between the constitution and labour legislation. ... More
