Reference No: OB0075TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Briefly discusses the concept of role as used by scientists and sociologists and social psychologists, and the nature and causes of role conflict faced by the incumbent of social role. ... More
Reference No: OB0068TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: At some time or the other, in the course of our social life, those of the people with whom we come in contact influence, in some way, our cognitions, beliefs, attitudes and behaviour. The basis of such social influence may be voluntary or enforced, and dependent or independent. Information, reward ... More
Reference No: OB0092TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This note elucidates the concept of an organization as an open socio?technical system. It summarizes the important elements of the concept as it emerges from the relevant research work. ... More
Reference No: CMA0311Pages: 3Published on: 1, November, 1974
Abstract: A television set was installed in a village for enabling the cultivators to watch a programme on agricultural practices (Krishi Darshan). But the set was used mainly for entertainment purposes. Villagers from nearby areas used to frequent the village for watching the entertainment programmes. This and various other factors led ... More
Reference No: OB0040Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the problems arising from a district panchayat's decision to construct a percolation tank in a drought?prone village. This decision creates tension among the villagers whose lands are likely to be submerged. The case brings out the incompatibility between the engineering aspects and the socio?economic consequences ... More
Reference No: PSG0029Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case describes how the government formulated its policy on abortion. Until 1972 Indian law on abortion was based on the Indian Penal Code enacted about a century ago. In 1964 the Shah Committee was appointed to examine the question of legalization of abortion. In 1967, the committee recommended the liberalization of existing ... More
Reference No: BP0055Pages: 48Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the operational problems faced by the first company set up to manufacture complete bicycles in India; illustrates how the pricing policy (to fight competition from imported cycles) and higher wage structure became detrimental to the survival of the company; and brings out the policy of tariff protection and other ... More
Reference No: OB0103TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note describes the main elements of the social and political environment within which the modern administrator works; brings out some of the culture continuities built into Indian society in spite of the process of modernization in all walks of life, and especially focuses on the power distribution within the ... More
Reference No: OB0101TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note deals with the following: group versus individual controversy, definition and clarification of groups, and a preliminary discussion on group dynamics. Published research studies have been discussed. ... More
Reference No: PSG0030(A)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The first part of the case describes the remarkable growth of the oral contraceptive industry in China, which dates back to 1958. In China, It is estimated, 50 per cent of the contraceptive adopters may be using the pill. In India, too, the history of contraceptive pill research dates back to late 1950 ... More
Reference No: CMA0240Pages: 13Published on: 19, October, 1972
Abstract: The case discusses the planning and implementation of the Rs 50 crore financing area development scheme for the development of minor irrigation sources in two years. The strategy adopted for planning and implementation is analysed, the achievement of the programme is also discussed. The focus is on the financing of the ... More
