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  1. Corporate Model: An Aid to Corporate Planning

    Authors: Dixit, M R;

    Reference No: BP0184TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: This note attempts to answer the following questions: (1) What is the structure of a model and what are its constituents? (2) How does a model assist the planning process? (3) How do we build a model? (4) What are the conditions for the success of a model? (5) What are the limitations of a ... More

  2. A Note on Formal Corporate Planning

    Authors: Dixit, M R;

    Reference No: BP0182TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: This note presents a comprehensive view of the various dimensions of formal corporate planning. It covers aspects like stepwise process for formulating corporate plans effectively and efficiently; discussion of various types of plans like strategic, operational and project plans; organizing for planning and the role of the corporate planner; reasons ... More

  3. Introduce Yourself to Transactional Analysis

    Authors: Bhatnagar, Deepti;

    Reference No: OB0172TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Introduces the concept of transactional analysis. It discusses briefly the meaning and relevance of TA concepts like ego states, transactions, strokes, time structuring, games, psychological positions, and OK and not?OK managerial styles. ... More

  4. The Other Side of the Developed World: Case of Farm Workers in England

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0660 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: It is generally assumed that contradiction developments are less severe in the developed world. The case, based on interviews with farm workers in England, provides some aspects of credit, product and labour markets in which the workers may have to operate simultaneously. The relationship of the worker with the employer ... More

  5. Process of Team Building and Leadership

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0664TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Team building is a group effort. However, teams are differentiated from groups. Teams possess only four of the essential elements of groups, viz. goal sharing, interdependence, commitment, and accountability. The team-building process, involves five stages of development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. A team leader requires skills of both ... More

  6. SEWA: A Trade Union with a Difference

    Authors: Bhatnagar, Deepti;

    Reference No: OB0173 Pages: 31 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: SEWA, or the Self?Employed Women's Association, is a trade union devoted to the cause of the upliftment of poor, self?employed women. Unions are often known as protest organizations aimed at wrestling maximum advantages from the employers for their worker? members. SEWA as a trade union has pitched itself ... More

  7. Where work is fun : Ad Creations

    Authors: Nair, Vidya;

    Reference No: OB0180 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This case presents the culture of a successful advertising Agency. It describes the mechanisms used by the organization in shaping its culture. ... More

  8. Natural Resources Corporation Limited: People Management (C)

    Authors: Chhokar, Jagdeep S; Dixit, M R;

    Reference No: OB0184(C) Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: This case describes the various systems like recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and control used by Natural Resources Corporation to manage its people and the feelings of the people working at different levels in the company. A team of consultants is required to evaluate the people management processes in the company ... More

  9. Holiday Planners and Resorts Limited

    Authors: Chhokar, Jagdeep S;

    Reference No: OB0182 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1990

    Abstract: The case centres around correspondence between three middle managers of an organization -- Holiday Planners and Resorts Ltd. The manager who initiated the correspondence was supposed to be coordinating a particular project. The other two managers were expected to contribute to the project, though they belonged to a different division. ... More

  10. Monitoring Generates Design (I & II)

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0711TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: The two notes develop the idea that, in an organization, changes can be brought about through changing the monitoring system, indicators, and heuristics. The note gives examples from public sector rural developmental organizations and includes propositions which pre-existing managers can use. ... More

  11. Six Essentials of Test Making

    Authors: Misra, Sasi B; Desai, T P;

    Reference No: OB0186TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: This note describes the basic steps of psychological test construction in terms of its psychometric dimensions. These are: test specification and item selection, item analysis, tests of reliability and validity, test standardization, and objectivity. ... More

  12. Memorandum of Understanding

    Authors: Manikutty, S;

    Reference No: PSG0065TEC Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1993

    Abstract: This note describes the concept of MOUs conditions for their effectiveness, origin of the concept, different kinds of MOUs and their format, the mechanisms of monitoring MOUs and the lessons for meaningful application of MOU concept. It briefly describes the experiences in some countries and discusses the reasons for the ... More

  13. MMTC Limited: 1992 (B)

    Authors: Chhokar, Jagdeep S; Jain, Abhinandan K; Vyas, Preeta H;

    Reference No: MAR0302(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1994

    Abstract: The case describes the strategies developed and changes planned by a large trading company to deal with a radically changed economic environment in India. MMTC Limited, a public sector company, found itself facing a likely sharp fall in its turnover in mid 1992, due to the liberalization and restructuring of the ... More

  14. MMTC Limited: 1992 (A)

    Authors: Chhokar, Jagdeep S; Jain, Abhinandan K; Vyas, Preeta H;

    Reference No: MAR0302(A) Pages: 18 Published on: 17, November, 1994

    Abstract: It is a case of a large trading company faced with a radically changed economic environment. The case describes the situation of MMTC Limited, a public sector company under the Ministry of Commerce, in mid 1992. The economic environment in India was changing rapidly due to restructuring of the economy, and ... More

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