Search results for 'leadership cases'

Authors: Gupta, Vishal;

Reference No: OB0237TEC Pages: 10 Published 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

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Authors: Sharma, Rajeev;

Reference No: RJMC0026 Pages: 30 Published 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

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Authors: Bhatnagar, Deepti;

Reference No: OB0207 Pages: 2 Published 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

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Authors: Panchamia, Jallavi; Vohra, Neharika; Sud, Kashika; Iyer, Veena; Bhakare, Shilpa; Sharma, Bharati; Patnaik, Snigdha;

Reference No: ADCLOD0006 Pages: 11 Published 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

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

Reference No: OB0086TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The note attempts to highlight some of the definitions, theories, functions and the emergence of a leader. The issue whether the leader and leadership is a property of the group or is the characteristic of an individual is discussed. Fourteen functions that a leader can perform and its relationship with ... More

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Authors: Sheth, Tarun;

Reference No: OB0058(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the leadership behaviour of a textile mill director, depicting the various problems that come up to him and how he handles them. The case raises questions about delegation and coordination of work. ... More

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Authors: Gaikwad, V R; Tripathi, B L;

Reference No: CMA0318TEC Pages: 6 Published 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

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Authors: Sundararaman, Ragavan; Joshi, Shilpa; Gupta, Vishal;

Reference No: OB0244 Pages: 14 Published 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

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

Reference No: OB0105TEC Pages: 16 Published 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

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Authors: Bhatnagar, Deepti;

Reference No: OB0208 Pages: 2 Published 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

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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: Rao, T V;

Reference No: OB0009 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: This case presents the dynamics of leadership operations in the research station of an agricultural university. This research station is very productive. An analysis of the dynamics indicates high achievement, power, affiliation and extension motives. Reactions of various categories of staff to the leadership are also presented. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, V K;

Reference No: CMA0145 Pages: 5 Published 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

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Authors: Patel, S M; Kothari, K B;

Reference No: CMA0099 Pages: 2 Published 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

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