Reference No: OB0122TECPages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Emphasizing that, while change is inevitable, people often resist it. This note attempts at explaining why change is resisted, and what can be done to overcome this resistance to change. The note mainly suggests how structural elements can be so modified that the change process is facilitated. It also includes ... More
Reference No: OB0113Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Demonstrates the techniques used by the working class to express their resentment, to the management, on bonus issues, as well as the techniques used by top management to resolve such conflicts. In resolving conflicts there is a need for top management to think of long?term implications. In this case, ... More
Reference No: QM0158Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Considers the problem of annual production planning for a handloom development corporation. Despite having a large number of products, formulation leads to a knapsack problem that can be solved easily without a computer and has intuitive appeal. ... 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: 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: OB0118TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This technical note is based on the author's research of the nature and processes of the emergent social personality of young professionals in India. It explores the nature of transactions between these young professionals and the organizational hierarchy so heavily loaded with experienced managers. The note further postulates how Indian ... 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: P&IR0002EXPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This is an exercise to generate data regarding the personnel function in an enterprise. The views of earlier groups who have played the exercise, i.e., trade unions, managers and bureaucrats are given sequentially to understand the different approaches to the function. ... More
