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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0017(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Describes how the new general manager tries to change his executives' behaviour, and his attempts to win the executives' and workers' confidence; and its effect on some of the executives who believe in stricter methods. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: P&IR0018 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A distant cousin of several executives in Arjun Manufacturing writes to the brother of the Vice President asking him to help "one of his own" to get promotion and an increase in salary. The letter is forwarded to the Vice President, who obtains the comments of Arjun's personnel manager and ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0024(A) Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A description of three related top executives who are treated as a small group with norms, values, etc. Students analyze the case using the same conceptual tools as for worker small groups. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0034(B) Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A description of the job requirements and attitudes of the chief engineer, including interviews with his assistants. The class analyses the job demands and relates the analysis with the engineer's emergent behaviour, frustration and withdrawal, and assesses whether or not he "delegates" responsibility. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: PROD0021 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case deals with decisions to be taken for drawing up a wage payment plan for a proposed tyre manufacturing plant. The focus is on the types of policy decisions that must be made and the systems and types of information required for determining wage levels and wage rates for ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0023 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case discusses the problems faced by a milk producers union at the primary society level. It raises the issues of personnel policy at the society level and the pricing policy of milk at the union level. ... More

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Authors: Bolar, Malathi;

Reference No: P&IR0019 Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case provides insights into the various issues related to management training, both in terms of selection, training and evaluation of trainees, and also in terms of the responsibility for training and communication between the various parties involved. It has also lent itself to the discussion of individual behaviour. ... More

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Authors: Bolar, Malathi;

Reference No: P&IR0067(A) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case describes the attempts made by the mill owner's son to streamline the personnel functions of the company. The case lends itself to a discussion on introduction of change and personnel management as well as a more intensive discussion on selection, training, appraisal and organization for personnel management. ... More

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Authors: Parameswaran, K V; Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0022 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: An automobile manufacturer attempts to introduce an employee bonus plan in the machine shop. The student is required to suggest a suitable scheme. Data for two manufactured parts are given which give an idea of the existing efficiency level. ... More

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Authors: Copen, M R;

Reference No: PROD0001 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The general manager (family member) of an established small foundry is concerned about the product quality and quantity, as well as the difficulty of introducing change among long?time workers. ... More

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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla;

Reference No: P&IR0017(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case deals with the problems of succession in an expanding organization, the way the Chairman handles the problem, and the reorganization involved. At another level, it deals with problems of authority and peer relationships. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0070 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Labour problems arise due to shifting of a factory to a different location after expansion. The issues pertain to providing transport and housing to workmen and to adjusting their wages. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0032 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: A large printing press employing about six hundred persons is operating like a service organization for a state government. There is a large backlog of orders in some sections of the press, whereas some other sections are having excess capacity. The management is working under several constraints, particularly under several ... More

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Authors: Verma, K K; Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0066(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Labour problems arising out of the closing down and shifting of one of the plants of a factory to a new location, issues pertaining to the union's objection to the discharge of surplus workmen and the company's legal position are discussed. ... More

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