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: OB0189(B)Pages: 1Published on: 4, September, 1996
Abstract: The case documents the process of negotiating the sale of a ship over five months. The case highlights the intricacies of international negotiation involving brokers, and straddling different countries, cultures, languages and time zones. ... More
Reference No: OB0191Pages: 24Published on: 27, March, 1998
Abstract: Asoka Spintex, formerly known as Asoka Mill Ltd., was set up in 1920, not doing well. Most of textile mills in the country were not doing well in the 1980s owing to rising costs, competition from powerlooms, and heavy demand recession. To meet this situation, the company decided to upgrade the ... More
Reference No: OB0189(A)Pages: 22Published on: 4, September, 1996
Abstract: The case documents the process of negotiating the sale of a ship over five months. The case highlights the intricacies of international negotiation involving brokers, and straddling different countries, cultures, languages and time zones. ... More
Reference No: OB0184(C)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the various systems like recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and control used by Natural Resources Corporation to manage its people and the feelings of the people working at different levels in the company. A team of consultants is required to evaluate the people management processes in the company ... More
Reference No: OB0188Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: Mr. Vivek Kumar, a young and well-paid marine engineer, was an applicant to the Doctoral Programme of IIMA. Based on his performance in aptitude tests and personal interview, he was offered admission to the programme starting 1992. He does not accept the Institute's offer of admission and writes a letter to ... More
Reference No: OB0184(B)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure and systems of Natural Resources Corporation and the feelings of the people working within these. A team of consultants appointed by the company is required to evaluate these organizational arrangements and make recommendations to the newly appointed managing director of the company. As background ... More
Reference No: OB0177Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case study deals with the emergence of Maharogi Sewa Samiti as an important institution in the field of leprosy treatment and rehabilitation. Starting with a thumbnail sketch of Baba Amte??the moving spirit behind the institution??the study traces the history of Maharogi Sewa Samiti from a small beginning ... More
Reference No: OB0172TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Introduces the concept of transactional analysis. It discusses briefly the meaning and relevance of TA concepts like ego states, transactions, strokes, time structuring, games, psychological positions, and OK and not?OK managerial styles. ... More
Reference No: OB0170TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This paper attempts to diagnose the possible causes of motivational deficit among employees in Indian organizations, and suggests what management should do in order to motivate employees for greater productivity and organizational effectiveness. Some of the organizational determinants of low work motivation among employees are: poor manpower planning in appropriate ... More
Reference No: OB0167Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This case is about an individual who has become a victim of organizational politics. It highlights how top officials indulge in politics concerning organizational use of lower?level officials; and how an individual, as a consequence of this politics, develops conflict within himself, which in turn leads to a dramatic ... More
Reference No: OB0163TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This note discusses the change process, the change roles and steps, as well as the individual elements, especially from the point of view of a person working within the organization. It provides seven keys for changing from within, based on the author's varied experience. ... More
Reference No: OB0159TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note is a key for analysis of the self-test on working as a change agent and should be used in conjunction with the use of the test scoring should be done by the participants taking the test. It groups the behaviour statements in the self-test into five categories of ... More
Reference No: OB0160TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This is a self-test containing statements intended to provide insights into the behaviour of people as change agents. It is an aid to identify participant's strength and areas for developments as change agents. It should be used in conjunction with a key for its analysis. ... More
Reference No: OB0154TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note discusses the need for training in organizations. It also points out some of the factors that could make training ineffective in organization. A brief discussion then follows on some of the more common types of training. Finally it indicates some of the problems and issues involved in the ... More