Reference No: OB0114Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Dr Shekhar joins Navjivan Enterprises as a Behavioural Scientist in the Personnel Department, and, within a month of joining, resigns and leaves the organization. The factors responsible for his resignation are examined through a series of interviews with Dr Shekhar, and a few others associated with his work. The case ... More
Reference No: MAR0257TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note is meant for users of marketing research. It provides an understanding of purposes of research in a decision- making situation in marketing research, alternative research designs used in marketing research, and criteria/guidelines for selection and evaluation of alternative designs for specific research studies. The specific research designs ... More
Reference No: OB0121TECPages: 11, 11, 8Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note comprising five segments is exclusively based on the author's experience of design and development processes in the Indian context. The first part of the note states some of the commonalities observed across many organizations. The second part of the note provides a model of the dynamics of organization ... More
Reference No: CMA0526Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Outlines a state government's attempt to obtain refinance for continuation of a development scheme. The role of AFC as consulting organization has been discussed in the case. ... More
Reference No: F&A0339(D)Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Analyses, interprets and illustrates many aspects of the concepts and practices of financial management. The case facilitates discussion of: 1) conversion of a private limited company into a public limited company; 2) public issue; 3) stock exchange listing; 4) cost of capital; 5) capital expenditure planning; 6) capital structure planning; 7) analysis of business and financial risks ... More
Reference No: OB0112Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Managers with ideas are likely to emerge successful if they have patience and perseverance. This case demonstrates how a young manager is able to get his ideas across with patience. A new system of payrolls suggested by him is resisted in the beginning. When he pursues it patiently he succeeds ... More
Reference No: P&IR0003Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The Administrative Reforms Commission recommended that the personnel function in public enterprises should be strengthened. In a number of organizations, what was once a record keeping, welfare and IR-oriented department, the Personnel Department has become proactive, professional and progressive. This case is an attempt at understanding the evolution of the ... More
Reference No: OB0119TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note explores the area of organizational change by employees low in the organizational hierarchy. In the past, the emphasis has always been on change processes initiated or supported by top management. Increased specialization, however, has resulted in a high calibre of people at all organizational levels, who strive to ... More
Reference No: CMA0523Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Shilpi, a research organization, conducted a study of the handloom development programme in the country. A review of the literature, including survey of a representative group of weavers, weaver cooperatives, and master weavers, was made to identify the problems of the weavers, the objectives and contents of the programme and ... More
Reference No: OB0110Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Sometimes the formal behaviour of status?conscious bosses can have a high impact on the motivation of employees. An incident described here illustrates such insensitivity on the part of a boss to the needs of the subordinate and over sensitiveness to his own status and status symbols. Unknowingly, the boss ... More
Reference No: MAR0220TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: There is a set of ingredients that have to be blended in order to accomplish marketing objectives. Advertising is one of the several forces contributing to awareness, comprehension, conviction and action. Other factors will vary, depending on whether it is a consumer or industrial product. Advertising decisions have to be ... More
Reference No: P&IR0001(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Deals with the problems of promotion for an employee who has acquired all possible qualifications and yet cannot be considered for promotion. The thoughts of his immediate supervisor and those involved with him give us an indication of the issues involved in promotions. ... More
Reference No: OB0117TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Discusses the conflict?cooperation problem in industrial settings. After a brief mention of the Lewinian theory of conflict, potential sources of industrial conflict as well as the ways and methods of reducing and resolving the industrial conflict have been suggested. Taking the position that conflict and cooperation are two extremes ... More
