Reference No: CMA0644TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The note is based on the minutes of the district dairy union in a backward district during the period 1972 to 1982. The purpose is to analyse the challenge that an evolving loosely-coupled organization faces in an uncertain environment. The issues relating to the process of organizational evolution are given in Part ... More
Reference No: CMA0740TECPages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The note deals with the structure and development of leather industry in India. A historical perspective is presented on the export performance of different leather products to different destinations and brings into focus the plight of the artisans belongings to schedule cast and schedule tribes.
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Reference No: CMA0670TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The note is restricted to three types of group models: 1) conflict model; 2) structural and functional model; and 3) cybernetic-growth model. The conflict model assumes that no group has sufficient resources to fulfil either all internal needs or all external demands. As some members of the group are more competent, conflict is ... More
Reference No: OB0176TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Despite the pervasiveness of political behaviour in organizations (Indian organizations being no exception), it has only recently started receiving the attention of organization theorists and researchers. This note presents a conceptual framework for understanding political behaviour. It discusses the meaning of political behaviour and suggests some organizational influences and target ... More
Reference No: CMA0667Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Six sets of situations have been reproduced from "The Rural University: Experiment in Educational Innovation" to identify four types of risks, viz. technical, economic, social, and environmental. The case analysis suggests that there could be at least three propositions about "risk and rural entrepreneurship." These are: 1) In any set of ... More
Reference No: OB0174TECPages: 6Published 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
Reference No: CMA0665TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The note describes the process of group formation. The key elements of groups are 1) individuals who are members of the group and not an arbitrary collection of people, and 2) who are related to one another in some definite way. The study of group is a twentieth century phenomenon, aimed at ... More
Reference No: CMA0663TECPages: 8Published 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
Reference No: F&A0388Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: It is an introductory product evaluation case for the agro- processing industry. The use of various capital budgeting technues are introduced. ... More
Reference No: OB0177Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case study deals with the emergence of Maharogi Sewa Samiti as an important institution in the field of leprosy treatment and rehabilitation. Starting with a thumbnail sketch of Baba Amte??the moving spirit behind the institution??the study traces the history of Maharogi Sewa Samiti from a small beginning ... More
Reference No: CMA0668Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case deals with inter-group conflicts inherent in a highly differentiated village power structure. It is centred on the village grazing land leased out to low castes (Dalit) in the village, who are dominated by Jats or upper castes. The conflict manifested itself when the two groups (lower and upper ... More
Reference No: PSG0054Pages: 50 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: This is a comprehensive case that looks at an urban road transport undertaking. It traces the growth of the organization by examining the major decisions of the past chief executives. The current status of the organization and the key corporate level decisions that need to be taken are presented. ... More
Reference No: CMA0666Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case discusses some aspects of an "experiment" in educational innovation and rural development in a backward block-Jawaja in Ajmer district of Rajasthan. The experiment is still continuing; hence the observations presented are tentative, subject to such revisions as further experience may suggest. The case describes the formation of two ... More
