Reference No: BP0081(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A sequel to the Punjab National Bank (B) (BP0082) case. It describes the bank officials reactions to the changes introduced by Mr Prakash Tandon [described in Case (B)]. It highlights the perceptions about the change agent and the problems created by the changes. ... More
Reference No: MAR0149TECPages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is a part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions" series. It describes how Markov analysis can help in predicting longrun market shares based on elementary brand switching data. A short, selfadministered exercise is included. ... More
Reference No: MAR0180(A)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In 1969, CARE India executives were interested in selling the idea of proper nutrition for a healthier life to the rural population. They believed that the same marketing principles, style of advertising and media strategy used in urban commercial sales campaigns could be applied to a rural noncommercial campaign. A ... More
Reference No: OB0086TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note attempts to highlight some of the definitions, theories, functions and the emergence of a leader. The issue whether the leader and leadership is a property of the group or is the characteristic of an individual is discussed. Fourteen functions that a leader can perform and its relationship with ... More
Reference No: BP0091(B)Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Gives data about the performance of the FCI between the years 1965 and 1970 which makes it possible to appraise the achievements of the corporation in the context of the "plan" hypothesized at the end of Case Food Corporation of India (A) (BP0091). ... More
Reference No: MAR0169Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: There had been a great deal of similarity in the advertising for transistor radios. Early in 1972, the agency for Phillips wanted to break new ground in campaigning. But the company managers asked if a distinctive treatment would make sense to the less sophisticated target consumers in semiurban markets. Besides ... More
Reference No: F&A0263(G)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The planning manager wonders how effective the budgetary control and performance-reporting system has been in terms of its original objectives. Operational and managerial issues relating to environmental scanning, target setting, potential identification, etc., and an inadequate effort on the part of head office officials to guide their branch managers in ... More
Reference No: BP0081(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Focuses on a new chief executive who has taken over the fourth largest nationalized bank in India at a time when the banking industry is undergoing profound changes, adapting itself to the needs of a developing economy. It describes the industry problems, the organization and culture of Punjab National Bank, ... More
Reference No: MAR0175Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Clearasil is an antipimple cream, a brand leader in its category, marketed by Richardson Hindustan Limited. The company had appointed a research agency to gauge the impact of a recent Clearasil radio commercial. The case records in detail the methodology and the findings; and at the end poses questions ... More
Reference No: OB0038TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: An organization is defined as a particular patterning of tasks, human skills or abilities, techniques, and formal roles. Thus, in analyzing an organization, it is useful to identify the properties of its tasks, members, techniques and structure, particularly to identify how these are related. What pattern of tasks, techniques, etc ... More
Reference No: OB0082TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The article describes an approch and part of the technology of working with groups. The major focus is in exploring how to be a person with others and not reducing them to enches and shadows of one's own self. ... More
Reference No: BP0069(C)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Presents the problems the authorized controller faced in running a unit after taking over the company under the Industries Act. The case is particularly useful in focusing or reestablishing the relations with foreign collaborators and suppliers for turning the company around. ... More
Reference No: F&A0281(B)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In Case (B), described are the responsibilities and job description of a project manager (and the related information system). Some of the organizational problems arising out of the present project administration are presented. The case brings out the problem of reconciling conflicting objectives of technological development and project execution on ... More
Reference No: BP0076(C)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Gives extracts from the recommendation of a study committee on Indian Airlines which submitted its recommendations in 1971. Only recommendations dealing with reorganization are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: MAR0145TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note, based on a lecture by the marketing manager of IPCL, describes the product mix and customer mix of IPCL. The strategic thinking with regard to different product groups is briefly described. Implications for organizational design are discussed. ... More