Reference No: P&IR0125TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note summarizes the conclusions drawn by some scholars regarding the influence of the traditional norms of Indian society on the behaviour and attitudes of Indian managers. ... More
Reference No: CMA0460Pages: 8Published on: 14, February, 1978
Abstract: Discusses problems in managing the government/enterprise interface in the marketing of pesticides. Changes in government policies regarding credit, distribution channels, subsidy and other factors, and their impact on the pesticides market in general and that of the company in particular have been highlighted. ... More
Reference No: CMA0457TECPages: 9Published on: 24, June, 1978
Abstract: The note outlines the functions and working of the Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation and then briefly discusses its organizational set up. ... More
Reference No: MAR0222Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This short case is an exercise in problem formulation when the collection of basic data relating to a variety of decisions in the field of marketing is evolved. ... More
Reference No: MAR0250TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note explains the various dealer promotion schemes employed by manufacturers and retailers. Incentive programmes for dealers help in obtaining the maximum cooperation from the distribution channels. Certain incentives given to the sales personnel are also included. ... More
Reference No: OB0109TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note posts centrality and image as two key concepts in working across organizational boundaries. It suggests that a change agent can alter perceptions of centrality and images of subsystems in ways to increase the chances of changes coming about. ... More
Reference No: OB0080TECPages: 3Published 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
Reference No: OB0006Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case presents a situation where the government of a hypothetical country seeks help in designing the basic organizational form (directorate, corporation and/or cooperative) for taking over its handloom industry. It also gives a list of functions to be performed, based on which a detailed organizational structure is required ... More
Reference No: OB0039Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure and processes in a state handloom corporation as in existence at the end of two years of operations. The evolutionary process in crystallizing the structure and the apparently flexible style of the managing director are highlighted. Students are expected to evaluate the existing systems ... More
Reference No: MAR0207(B)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case deals with the positions taken by various microcomputer-manufacturing companies that came into the market after Tez Computers Limited. In light of the positions taken by competitors, should the company change its position, or should it maintain the same old position? ... More
Reference No: OB0071TECPages: 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
Reference No: OB0159TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note is a key for analysis of the self-test on working as a change agent and should be used in conjunction with the use of the test scoring should be done by the participants taking the test. It groups the behaviour statements in the self-test into five categories of ... More
Reference No: MAR0207(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case concerns the positioning of a new micro computer. The problem is where to position the new computer in the existing range of computers. ... More
Reference No: MAR0231TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Advertising is effective mass communication between producers and consumers. There are different models that explain the way advertising works. According to the stimulus response model, the receiver of the advertising message is stimulated to react according to the advertiser's intentions. Certain other models explain that advertising may help in changing ... More
