Search results for 'OB0232/**/and/**/cast(md5('1791310544')as/**/int)>0'

Authors: Pathan, Rukhsana; Garg, Pulin K;

Reference No: OB0084TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The note examines the nature of the traditional Jajmani system in terms of its underlying processes. It also examines the basic assumptions of interpersonal relationships between different economic dimensions of a village society. The note then extends the understanding of these processes and assumptions of interpersonal relationships to the study ... More

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Authors: Ganesh, S R;

Reference No: OB0080TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

Abstract: Attempts to distil in a few pages the ideas contained in the pioneering work "Friends of Friends" by Jeremy Boissevain as might be relevant to a change agent. It argues that social systems are networks of choice?making people competing for scarce and valued resources. In order to change social ... More

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Authors: Garg, Pulin K;

Reference No: OB0082TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The article describes an approch and part of the technology of working with groups. The major focus is in exploring how to be a person with others and not reducing them to enches and shadows of one's own self. ... More

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Authors: Garg, Pulin K; Parikh, Indira J;

Reference No: OB0083TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The concept of motivation is grounded in the basic assumptions of the nature of man and in the stance??social and personal?? toward life and its phenomenon. This note attempts to discuss the viability of the concept of motivation in the Indian context, keeping in mind the Indian manager's goals ... More

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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

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Authors: Garg, Pulin K; Parikh, Indira J;

Reference No: OB0079TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The note attempts to identify and explore individual and organizational role processes. How the role processes set by the broader cultural milieu, which the individual internalizes in his growth process, influence the emergence of the organizational processes is also discussed. ... More

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Authors: Ganesh, S R;

Reference No: OB0071TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1979

Abstract: This note explores the pressures for polarization of social systems into two groups??the powerful and the powerless. It argues that reduction of this power distance is necessary for preventing social systems from catapulting into catastrophes. It points out how change agents can contribute to preventing such catastrophes through bringing ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: OB0069TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This note summarizes the main elements of formal organizations such as personality, norms, value, status, role authority and power, and culture; discusses the operational aspects of the structural variables, and brings out the fundamental organizational processes such as institutionalization, socialization, and boundary maintenance; deals with the relation between an organization ... More

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Authors: Sheth, Tarun;

Reference No: OB0058(C) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes the interactions of the department heads in a group meeting. Although the meeting is supposed to be task oriented, a lot of interpersonal issues and inter?group tensions colour the discussions. The case helps to focus attention on the above issues before any reorganization is suggested. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: OB0063 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case is based on a series of interviews with the chief executive of a district panchayat. It describes the various functions expected to be performed by the executive and the various types of role conflict he experiences as a result of pressures generated from the state government as well ... More

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Authors: Parikh, Indira J; Garg, Pulin K;

Reference No: OB0065TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Four major issues on alienation, based on Kenneth Keniston's book, "The Uncommitted," are discussed. An individual can be alienated from almost anything. He can replace the old relationship by various other relationships. An individual can express alienation in a variety of ways. Alienation can be induced by a number of ... More

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Authors: Sheth, Tarun;

Reference No: OB0058(A) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: This case is the first part of a three-part case. It describe the perception of the chief executive who is also the major stock-holder of the company about his subordinates. The case gives some incidents on which the chief executive bases his opinions as well as the perception of the ... More

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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

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: OB0056(D) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The personnel manager conducts another survey, using summer trainees who use questionnaires and interview thirty regular and thirty chronic absentees selected at random. Certain policy decisions can be derived from these findings, including the need for further surveys. ... More

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