Reference No: F&A0281(B)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In Case (B), described are the responsibilities and job description of a project manager (and the related information system). Some of the organizational problems arising out of the present project administration are presented. The case brings out the problem of reconciling conflicting objectives of technological development and project execution on ... More
Reference No: OB0099TEC(Part I & II)Pages: 5, 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: During the process of socialization, an individual acquires his role identity. He learns the boundaries of the role, the "oughts," "musts" and the "shoulds" of the system. In terms of organizations, socialization can be interpreted as an attempt to modify previous behavioural dispositions of a new entrant. Failure to achieve ... More
Reference No: QM0100(D)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
Reference No: MAR0173(A)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Dunlop needed a much more distinctive and powerful advertising campaign in 1967 to give its highway tyres an advantageous competitive position in a crowded truck and bus tyre market. In the search for its unique qualities, as against claims of the competitors, Dunlop asked its agency to find out the importance ... More
Reference No: OB0038TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: An organization is defined as a particular patterning of tasks, human skills or abilities, techniques, and formal roles. Thus, in analyzing an organization, it is useful to identify the properties of its tasks, members, techniques and structure, particularly to identify how these are related. What pattern of tasks, techniques, etc ... More
Reference No: MAR0150TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is a part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions"(Ref No) series. It describes a method of retail site selection based on the gravitational mode. A simple self- administered exercise is also provided. ... More
Reference No: QM0100(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
Reference No: MAR0148TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions" series. It describes a simple technique for breaking down the main product benefit into several associated benefits. The "benefit tree" so generated can be used for market segmentation, product differentiation, promotional strategy, etc. ... More
Reference No: OB0095TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note reviews the literature on psychographic variables as they affect consumer behaviour. The review mainly draws upon an article by wells (1975). The review specifically draws the psychographic profile of the heavy user of shotgun ammunition. It also by way of example, shows how market segmentation of stomach remedy users ... More
Reference No: QM0088Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the use of computers for management applications in Air India over the decade 1965-66 to 1975-76. It discusses the applications taken up, and the organizational structure of the computer department. ... More
Reference No: F&A0290Pages: 35Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the accounting adjustments made by the management that is subsequently audited and found to be without any operational basis. The auditors allege that sales have been inflated, adjustments have been made in receivables and inventories, and profit figures increased. This happens when the profit and loss account is to ... More
Reference No: OB0076TECPages: 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
Reference No: OB0083TECPages: 7Published 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
