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
Reference No: COMM0017EXPages: 4Published on: 29, March, 2017
Abstract: The HRD Department at Apogee Ltd had launched a newsletter Apogee Connections in an electronic format about 180 months back. Although meant to be a bimonthly that would initially begin as a quarterly publication, it has so fact had only three issues. The newsletter seems to have not gained much interes ... 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: CISG0003TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1992
Abstract: This note explains the use of Goldworks II, an expert system development tool. This is a hybrid tool that allows a developer to work at two levels, viz., at a user's level and at a programmer's level. The emphasis of this note is in the development of expert systems using ... More
Reference No: P&IR0109TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes several approaches and techniques of attitude measurement, like direct observation, self report, and attitude scales. The specific attitude scales described in some detail are: Thurstone's scale, Likert's scale, the Scalegram techniques, and the Semantic differential. The strengths and limitations of various attitude measurement techniques have also been examined. Is ... More
Reference No: PSG0044TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The note is an attempt to locate the voluntary organization in the development process and understand considerations influencing its choice of strategy. It touches on the voluntary organization's role in the context of voluntary action and other proximate systems working for people's development. ... More
Reference No: F&A0042Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Pertains to a talk delivered on 15th April 1964 at Bombay by Mr Grigori P, Joint Managing Director of Voltas Limited. This was part of a lecture series on "Financial Management" jointly organized by the Bombay Management Association and the Western India Regional Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of ... More
Reference No: MAR0089EXPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This is an exercise to simulate the decision making process in a marketing department in order to provide students with an opportunity to take an integrated approach to marketing decision making and thus get a feel of the interaction of the various elements of the marketing mix. The outcome of ... 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: 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: P&IR0058(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case provides participants with some experience in collecting relevant information for solving a personnel problem. The main issue pertains to an employee's request that his transfer to another place be cancelled due to personal problems. The participants are first given the bare minimum information on this request and then ... More
Reference No: F&A0128TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This note covers the following topics: purpose of preparing a balance sheet; format of a balance sheet; and a detailed description of each asset, liability and owners' equity item that appears in a normal balance sheet. The concluding part of the note describes how the effect of accounting transactions can ... More
Reference No: CMA0808TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 2002
Abstract: The case focuses on understanding various quality attributes of food product such as the sensory and analytical attributes. It, further, motivates participants to identify attributes' relative importance as reveal by the consumers. This is accomplished by performing the price analysis. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0058(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case is a sequel to The Problem of Bashir's Transfer (A) P&IR0058 case. It gives a running account of how the management reacted to an employee's request for cancellation of transfer and the subsequent series of events that took place at the instance of the employee, the management ... More
Reference No: P&IR0196Pages: 5Published on: 31, January, 2006
Abstract: Dr. Akhileswar, a management faculty from a central university experienced the use of the case study method as a teaching tool, while the Faculty Development Programme at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. His observations about the case instructors and the participants' involvement in the learning process through case discussion and ... More
