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  1. People and Percolation

    Authors: Sheth, N R; Dave, M C;

    Reference No: OB0040 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This case describes the problems arising from a district panchayat's decision to construct a percolation tank in a drought?prone village. This decision creates tension among the villagers whose lands are likely to be submerged. The case brings out the incompatibility between the engineering aspects and the socio?economic consequences ... More

  2. Traditional India in Transition

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: P&IR0130TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The so called traditional institutions in Indian society have always been subject to local variations. The many versions of the caste system, Hindu religion and joint family have undergone changes in response to internal and external forces. At the same time some fundamental aspects of the social structure have survived. ... More

  3. Conformity and Organizational Effectiveness **

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: OB0076TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: This note deals with conforming behaviour and expectations. Having defined conformity and described the profile of a conformer, it goes into the relevance of the two for managerial actions like selection, promotion and placement. ... More

  4. Meera Nair at PhoenixWay: Which Way to Go?

    Authors: Premapuri, Priyanka; Gupta Vishal;

    Reference No: OB0231 Pages: 12 Published on: 8, June, 2018

    Abstract: The case describes the dilemma faced by Meera Nair, chief manager at PhoenixWay – a consultancy firm that has successfully grown over the years. There is a silent conflict in the personalities, work styles and attitude of Meera Nair and Mohit Dubey, her contemporary looking after client relationships. Nair finds inconsistencies ... More

  5. Social Systems, Their Elements, Processes and Patterns**

    Authors: Parikh, Indira J; Garg, Pulin K; Sharma, B R;

    Reference No: OB0102TEC Pages: 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

  6. Note On The Concept And The Process Of Organization Development

    Authors: Pareek, Udai;

    Reference No: OB0141TEC Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The concept of OD has been defined. Various Characteristics of OD have been discussed. Several interventions used in OD Programme are mentioned. Some issues in OD Programme are mentioned. Some issue in OD Work in India are also discussed. ... More

  7. Working as a Change Agent-a self Test

    Authors: Ganesh, S R;

    Reference No: OB0160TEC Pages: 2 Published 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

  8. Vivek Makes the Choice

    Authors: Misra, Sasi B; Ramnarayan, S;

    Reference No: OB0188 Pages: 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

  9. Divya Bhaskar

    Authors: Sinha, Piyush Kumar; Anand, Kamaljit;

    Reference No: MAR0396 Pages: 49 Published on: 13, May, 2008

    Abstract: Dainik Bhaskar group is one of the largest newspaper groups of the country. The case describes their strategy and its implementation for entering Gujarat with a Gujarati newspaper. The context of a duopolistic and largely saturated market had foiled attempts of several other newspapers. The case describes in detail the ... More

  10. A Note on Industrial Conflict

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: P&IR0099TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This note acts as supportive conceptual material for classroom discussions on various forms of industrial conflict, especially between organized groups of management and workers. It examines the degree and levels of conflict and also discusses some of the positive functions of conflict. It then poses industrial conflict as a result ... More

  11. To Reward or Not to Reward

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: OB0057 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This case deals with the problems of implementation of a managerial decision to reward a highly efficient employee of a district panchayat. While the top administrators responsible for evaluating the person clearly recommend the award, the issue gets indefinitely delayed due to procedural questions raised by a superior agency and ... More

  12. Understanding the Design of Organizations

    Authors: Reddy, Jaya; Gupta, Vishal;

    Reference No: OB0226TEC Pages: 14 Published 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

  13. Organization as political systems

    Authors: Ganesh, S R;

    Reference No: OB0093TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This note suggest why a change agent needs to develope a political model of organizational functioning and how he can go about it. The process of emergence and change in social structures in the organization, interest articulation at individual and group level, decision making to resolve conflicting demands, implementation of ... More

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