Reference No: CMA0662Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case relates to mess management in an educational institute which is used by four hundred and fifty students and by four hundred non-supervisory staff who are unionized, frequently resorting to mass leave, campaigns and agitation. There is a mess committee represented by students, faculty, the warden and the staff ... More
Reference No: F&A0381Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case evaluates the competitive strengths and weaknesses of the company using the financial analysis approach. It also highlights the strategies adopted by the company for increasing the shareholders' value. ... 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: 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: 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: 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: F&A0405Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The case focuses on the process of business reorganization and divestment decision. The need for emphasizing both financial and non-financial aspects of reorganization is highlighted. The case also provides opportunity to discuss the financial policy of the company in the context of its corporate philosophy. ... More
Reference No: OB0179TECPages: 9Published 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
Reference No: CMA0684Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with project proposals in different agro-based industries. The case includes information on the project's socio-economic justification, location selection, market analysis, manufacturing process, proposed organizational set-up,required capital investment, operational revenue, and cost data. The case can be used to teach in a comprehensive way the cost concepts, ... More
Reference No: PSG0057Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case examines the interaction between the Pallavan Transport Corporation and some of the agents in the environment like the consumer, the Madras Municipal Corporation, the Madras Metropolitan Development Authority, the Finance Department, and the Home Department. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0177Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Based on a long-felt need the People's Bank was reorganized. One of the major changes was the creation of a full-fledged department of personnel/industrial relations. Although there were technically qualified persons already on the rolls of the bank to head this department, an outsider with several years banking experience ... More
Reference No: OB0180Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case presents the culture of a successful advertising Agency. It describes the mechanisms used by the organization in shaping its culture. ... More
Reference No: PSG0058Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case examines the composition of the board of the Pallavan Transport Corporation. The members are drawn from various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. This in turn affects the decision-making. It also brings out the low-key role of the chairman, who is drawn from either the IAS or IPS. ... More
