Reference No: OB0237TECPages: 10Published on: 22, July, 2021
Abstract: Leadership is the process of influencing an individual or a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. Knowledge workers usually have distinct goal orientations, values, need structures and behavioural patterns. Their tasks usually involve a high risk of failure and frequent disruptions, delays and setbacks. Based on research that ... More
Reference No: RJMC0026Pages: 30Published on: 8, June, 2013
Abstract: The case is about a post graduate institute of management education established in Pune in the year 2004 by Prof. M. S. Pillai. The Institute is visualised as a ‘leadership gurukulam’ where students become principled, inspiring leaders capable of making contribution to business and spread happiness in the world. None of ... More
Reference No: ADCLOD0006Pages: 11Published on: 4, August, 2025
Abstract: The case focuses on the multifaceted challenges faced by Dr Vinayak Sahukar, a newly promoted chief district medical officer at the Baranpur District Hospital, including navigating organisational politics, managing under-resourced operations, building a cohesive team and transitioning from a clinical to an administrative leadership role. Sahukar was a passionate surgeon; ... More
Reference No: OB0207Pages: 2Published on: 18, March, 2011
Abstract: The case deals with leadership challenges faced by the manager of a medium-sized branch of a bank. The manager is enthusiastic about enforcing discipline in his branch by applying principles he has learned in an executive development programme. Different responses by different subordinates force the manager to reflect on his ... More
Reference No: CMA0318TEC Pages: 6Published on: 18, April, 1975
Abstract: Reviews the literature on leadership with special reference to rural leadership. Various concepts pertaining to leadership are discussed. Certain characteristics of opinion leaders with reference to Indian rural communities are discussed. ... More
Reference No: OB0244Pages: 14Published on: 18, November, 2021
Abstract: Sardar Patel farm is a 150-acre organic farm located in Kathwada, Gujarat, India with 125 farmers living and working on the farm. Dr Dinesh Patel, a cardiologist and second-generation Farm leader, played a vital role in converting the farm from chemical farming to natural farming. Though he was successful in this ... 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: CMA0099Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is one of the aspect of functional management in dairying organizations, viz. organizational behaviour. The issue raised in this case relates to the problem of relationship between two organizational leadership at village level. The concerned organizations in this case are the Village Panchayat milk producers cooperative society. How ... More
Reference No: PROD0297Pages: 19Published on: 15, February, 2014
Abstract: In this case we describe the gradual transformation of India's largest private sector steel manufacturer Tata Steel that enabled it to win the coveted Deming Prize for quality. The case discusses how the company is able to maintain a relentless focus on meeting the customers' needs, sustain a culture for ... More
Reference No: CMA0145Pages: 5Published on: 4, March, 1968
Abstract: This case deals with localization of functional leadership. It tells about different types of leaders in a given situation and shows how each of them is functional in only specific areas and disfunctional in others. It further suggests that in Indian village communities obvious advantages of the use of fertilizers ... More
Reference No: HRM0252Pages: 17Published on: 14, July, 2022
Abstract: Aravind Eye Care System (AECS) exploited economies of scale to offer affordable eye care for masses, with a mission to eliminate needless blindness. Over the years, AECS had built a strong organisational culture based on compassion and service. The organisation had made its first foray into large metro cities by ... 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: OB0234Pages: 23Published on: 21, August, 2018
Abstract: The case describes how a leader simultaneously addresses various aspects of business and people management to achieve a turnaround. The actions taken by the leader to get rid of the non-functional practices, nurture the existing practices, and create new strategies and processes to accomplish business growth are described. The leader ... More
Reference No: BP0365TECPages: 14Published on: 10, October, 2013
Abstract: Banking in India involves difficult decisions regarding being conservative and risk averse, or liberal with much greater propensity to take risks. It boils down to how the bankers, individuals, make decisions which impact and are impacted by the external business environment and also by closely held and practised ethical values. ... More
