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: OB0105TECPages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The concept of leadership is the relationship between an individual and a group. The note discusses the three significant styles of leadership and the emergent behaviour of the group: a) the authoritarian leadership, b) the democratic leadership, and c) the Laissez?faire leadership. Depending upon the individuals, tasks and situations, ... More
Reference No: OB0250(A)Pages: 11Published on: 14, August, 2025
Abstract: The case highlights the Tata Group’s innovation journey—a story of transformation, resilience, and reinvention. It covers the various innovation-focused initiatives launched between 2006 and 2017 and maps the journey of Tata InnoVerse, an innovation programme. It tracks the leadership teams’ decision-making efforts in the context of internal changes as well ... More
Reference No: CMA0303Pages: 7Published on: 9, November, 1974
Abstract: The case illustrates the nature of interaction between members of a village community on certain special occasions. The pattern of interaction reveals the underlying role relationships the leadership structure. It also brings out the rigidity or flexibility of norms in a village community, the various maintenance tasks of social authority. ... More
Reference No: OB0117TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Discusses the conflict?cooperation problem in industrial settings. After a brief mention of the Lewinian theory of conflict, potential sources of industrial conflict as well as the ways and methods of reducing and resolving the industrial conflict have been suggested. Taking the position that conflict and cooperation are two extremes ... More
Reference No: MAR0415Pages: 27Published on: 10, June, 2010
Abstract: The case describes how Radio Mirchi dealt with competition in the Bangalore FM radio market. Radio Mirchi's market share in Bangalore started declining within a few months of its successful launch, following the entry of new competitors in the market. The case discusses strategies adopted by the company to regain ... More
Reference No: OB0231Pages: 12Published 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
Reference No: F&A0486Pages: 4Published on: 21, September, 2010
Abstract: The case helps students in integrating three financial statements and provides an opportunity to prepare a statement of cash flows using two sequential balance sheets. It covers transactions relating to issue of shares and debentures, depreciation, refundable and non-refundable security deposits, provision for doubtful debts, goods distributed free of cost, ... More
Reference No: P&IR0078(C)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Case (C) describes the union strategy of pressurizing the management, and the management's counter strategy to eliminate the union's influence upon the workers. The workers ultimately change their loyalty in favour of the management. Case (D) P&IR0078(D) describes how the management concludes an agreement with the workers' representatives, ... More
Reference No: P&IR0078(D)Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Case (C) P&IR0078(C) describes the union strategy of pressurizing the management, and the management's counter strategy to eliminate the union's influence upon the workers. The workers ultimately change their loyalty in favour of the management. Case (D) describes how the management concludes an agreement with the workers' representatives, ... More