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  1. Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Way to Manage Change

    Authors: Gupta, Vishal; Shah, Binita;

    Reference No: OB0229TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 14, March, 2018

    Abstract: In our problems lie our greatest opportunities. Appreciative inquiry creates a dialogic environment that excites imagination. The appreciative conversations that take place one to one, in small groups, and in ever larger circles, serve to build trust and strengthen relationships allowing for the disruption of old patterns of thinking. This ... More

  2. Understanding the Design of Organizations

    Authors: Reddy, Jaya; Gupta, Vishal;

    Reference No: OB0226TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 19, May, 2017

    Abstract: The purpose of this note is to help readers understand organisational structure better by making them recognize the intricacies of structure and its alignment with various other elements of organisation. We first introduce organisations as open systems, describe the elements of an organisation and stress the importance of alignment of ... More

  3. Values, Beliefs and Attitudes

    Authors: Surkund, Deepali; Khokle, Pradyumana W; Vohra, Neharika;

    Reference No: OB0194TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 20, May, 2003

    Abstract: Values, beliefs and attitudes have specific meanings but are often used interchangeably in popular literature and in common parlance. This note defines values, beliefs and attitudes and explains their meaning and classification. It further distinguishes between values, beliefs and attitudes and clarifies their usage when applied to social and organizational ... More

  4. Employment Intensity of Agro-related Industries

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

    Reference No: CMA0727TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1995

    Abstract: This note discusses "direct" and "indirect" employment effects of agro-related industries i.e. food-processing, agro-based other than food-processing, and agri-input industries. It often deals with the relative importance and "direct" employment intensity (i.e. employment per Rs. 1 lakh of capital) for these types of industries vis-a-vis other manufacturing industries based ... More

  5. Internal Change Agentry

    Authors: Bhatnagar, Deepti;

    Reference No: OB0181TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: The note discusses the concept of organizational change, characteristics of change and different approaches to managing problems of resistance, control and power while introducing change, The note also discusses competencies and attributes of an internal change agent. ... More

  6. Employee Selection: Some Issues

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0178TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: Given the increasing complexity and criticality of selection in human resources management, this note raises some issues in such sub-fields of selection as selection policy and procedures, marketing of vacancies, choice of recruitment advertising, campus recruitment, employment exchanges, and reservation. ... More

  7. Power Dynamics in Organization

    Authors: Nair, Vidya; Chhokar, Jagdeep S;

    Reference No: OB0179TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This note discusses how the use of power affects organizational decision making. It discusses power, Authority organizational Politics, Sources of power and power tactics. It delineates Political Models from bureaucratic and national models of viewing organizations. It discussed in some detail how politics affects careers, Executive succession organization structure ... More

  8. Perceptual Processes

    Authors: Bhatnagar, Deepti;

    Reference No: OB0174TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Discusses the characteristics of perceptual processes, and the role of the object, situation and the perceiver in influencing perception. Some common human tendencies that can distort perception are discussed. ... More

  9. Process of Team Building and Leadership

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0664TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Team building is a group effort. However, teams are differentiated from groups. Teams possess only four of the essential elements of groups, viz. goal sharing, interdependence, commitment, and accountability. The team-building process, involves five stages of development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. A team leader requires skills of both ... More

  10. Some Aspects of Power and Leadership

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0663TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: The note elaborates concepts of power and leadership. Power is the person's (a) ability to influence another person, (b) because A possess certain qualities which are his source of power and B values A's power resources. These provide motive bases of power. There are two components of the sources of ... More

  11. The Personnel Function: A Managerial Perspective (Parts I)

    Authors: Monappa, Arun;

    Reference No: P&IR0176TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1987

    Abstract: The analysis is based on a questionnaire response from a cross-section of practising managers. Part I identifies the major problem areas in the P&IR field, while Part II provides some of the solutions as identified by the same set of respondents. ... More

  12. Monitoring of Rural Projects through People's Participation

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0648TEC Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1987

    Abstract: The paper provides a review of literature on the subject and illustrates how rural development projects can be monitored through the participation of people. ... More

  13. Transfer

    Authors: Ghosh, Nihar Ranjan; Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0174TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1987

    Abstract: This note highlights the objectives of transfer. It also discusses various kinds of transfers and describes in detail some of the significant considerations in developing transfer policy. ... More

  14. Salary Administration

    Authors: Ghosh, Nihar Ranjan; Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0175TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1987

    Abstract: This note deals with two important components of salary administration-purpose and administration. Both components have been discussed in great detail. ... More

  15. The Personnel and Industrial Relations Function: Status and Scope of Activities

    Authors: Monappa, Arun;

    Reference No: P&IR0173TEC Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: This technical note seeks to explore the structure, functions and content of the personnel department in Indian industries. Two sources of data are analyzed: 1) Data provided under Section 217(2A) in the annual financial report was analyzed in order to examine the parity of the personnel function visavis other ... More

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