Reference No: P&IR0170Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case refers to the personnel policies of a large organization engaged in the tourism and hotel industry. Some of the major problems arising from the nature of the business are highlighted. The economic and social constraints on human resources management are also revealed by the case. ... More
Reference No: PROD0192(B)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case can be used for discussing an effective management control system for projects. Aspects such as selection of project team, preparation of network diagrams, budgeting, activity planning at the site, coding, reporting, etc can be discussed. ... More
Reference No: F&A0370Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Highlights the determination of cash flows for investment analysis. Its main focus is on the treatment of interest on debt in computing projects' cash flows. ... More
Reference No: OB0172TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Introduces the concept of transactional analysis. It discusses briefly the meaning and relevance of TA concepts like ego states, transactions, strokes, time structuring, games, psychological positions, and OK and not?OK managerial styles. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0168TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This note describes some of the problems in the implementation of social change programmes and suggests a few strategies for taking care of these problems. ... More
Reference No: OB0167Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This case is about an individual who has become a victim of organizational politics. It highlights how top officials indulge in politics concerning organizational use of lower?level officials; and how an individual, as a consequence of this politics, develops conflict within himself, which in turn leads to a dramatic ... More
Reference No: PROD0192(A)Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The case can be used to discuss the management control system in a new project. An existing MCS for a large construction company is described and management problems faced by the company in handling a new project are highlighted. The new MCS that can be suitable for the situation can ... More
Reference No: OB0170TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This paper attempts to diagnose the possible causes of motivational deficit among employees in Indian organizations, and suggests what management should do in order to motivate employees for greater productivity and organizational effectiveness. Some of the organizational determinants of low work motivation among employees are: poor manpower planning in appropriate ... More
Reference No: QM0194Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This case describes an engineering firm that has grown in the last decade and increased its line of products. The case can be used to highlight the concept of "focused factory." ... More
Reference No: F&A0340Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Asian Food Products Limited is a company with excellent sales and profits. However, the managing director notices with concern the problems of liquidity and seeks help from a management consultant. The case contains data on policies, production costs, sales, etc. The focus is on distinction between liquidity and profitability and ... More
Reference No: CMA0594TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Discusses the rationale for a cooperative form of organization and outlines why the credit/single purpose cooperatives usually have been successful. It develops the hypothesis that only integrated cooperatives can be successful in our environment. Further, such cooperatives may be single-product yet multipurpose. ... More
Reference No: PROD0190TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Describes an organization's experience in organizing the productivity programme. The technical and organizational aspects are dealt in the context of an engineering industry. The implementation of productivity programme is also discussed with the shop?level experience. ... More
Reference No: CMA0583TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Includes background, objectives and coverage of the programme with organizational linkages to assist the beneficiaries under different schemes. Achievements of the programme and preliminary observations from the field are also included. ... More
Reference No: MAR0280Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of communicating special features of a trademark referring to processing of fabric to the target audience. A comprehensive research was commissioned by the company for obtaining data on behavioural characteristics and awareness of advertising for this and similar processes. The focus is on the ... More
Reference No: MAR0275(D)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case is concerned with the vital issue of creative execution. The various stages in the development of the campaign and interaction between the advertiser and the advertising agency are brought out with the help of the material prepared by the agency for providing alternatives for consideration to the client. ... More