Reference No: BP0069(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A comprehensive case, Hindustan Tractors Limited (AR) brings the functional and general management policies of the company into sharp focus against the background of industry trends, competitor strategies, and government licensing and pricing policies. The case is helpful in explaining how the companys basic policies were ill tuned to techno ... More
Reference No: BP0092(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the pressures from labour and political leaders on the government to take over a closed vanaspati unit under the Industries Act. Should it take over? What are the costs and benefits and the administrative implications of each alternative? ... More
Reference No: MAR0170Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In 1969, the marketing executives of Hindustan Lever were discussing the creative strategy to be adopted for Pears with their agency, Lintas. The company, having increased its production, now wished to expand the market for the brand. The case has a detailed look at consumer behavior and past advertising. It also ... More
Reference No: F&A0289Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes a corporate planner's perceptions of his roles and responsibilities in the corporate planning process. Questions are raised about the organizational relationship between the corporate planner and the line manager. A related issue for discussion is the need for career development for the corporate planner. ... 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: BP0081(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case follow upon the Punjab National Bank (AR) (BP0081) case, describing the changes that were introduced by Mr Prakash Tandon, Chairman and Managing Director of Punjab National Bank, in organization, budgeting, personnel, culture, public relations and publicity, and performance. The case sets the stage for an evaluation of the ... More
Reference No: MAR0148TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions" series. It describes a simple technique for breaking down the main product benefit into several associated benefits. The "benefit tree" so generated can be used for market segmentation, product differentiation, promotional strategy, etc. ... More
Reference No: PSG0028Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case describes the kind of information collected by field workers and other officials in Kanhas PHC. The registers and records include target couple registers, stock registers, education register, case register, and daily diary. The ANMs and FPHAs are expected to maintain twelve registers. An interview with the block extension ... More
Reference No: BP0091(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Sets out the background, including the policy considerations that led to the setting up of the company (FCI), its assigned tasks and objectives, and the initial perception of top management of the corporation and interested outsiders about the strategy it had to adopt to achieve the set tasks. Students would ... More
Reference No: F&A0282Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Building Products Limited (a company with 65% foreign ownership of equity) is a major producer of asbestos- based products in the country. The product is currently very profitable, but viewed as "mature" by the new managing director. The company has accumulated large liquid funds out of its past profits. It has ... 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: MAR0091(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the marketing strategy of a medium sized textile mill. The management's attitude towards advertising and consumer information systems is highlighted, and details about the role of the channel are provided. Decisions to be taken, relate to evaluating the promotion and distribution policies of the company in light of its ... More
