Reference No: P&IR0117TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note analyses the interpersonal and inter group power relationship obtaining within organizations such as a business enterprise and a trade union, as well as between these organizations. The note raises the question whether all politics is harmful, and suggests that it is necessary to distinguish between the functional and ... More
Reference No: F&A0213Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the structural problems encountered by a service organization in implementing the recommendations of the Review Committee set up to redefine its objectives and recommend appropriate organizational changes. It also describes the activities of the service organization and requires the formulation of an appropriate structure consistent with its operations and ... More
Reference No: P&IR0004(C)Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the attempts at resolving the industrial dispute between the management and the union through bilateral negotiations with the help of the government's labour department administration and an outside trade union leader. ... More
Reference No: F&A0230TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the merits of short period forecast of cash receipts and disbursements (cash budgeting) as a tool for assessing working capital requirements, and argues that such cash budgeting procedure is a better tool for control of use of credit by financing institutions. ... More
Reference No: F&A0269Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes in detail the corporate plan introduced by a new management team in a large public sector undertaking after there has been considerable criticism of the inability of indigenous suppliers of power equipment to deliver the promised supply. The corporate plan is described in detail and adequate data relating to ... More
Reference No: P&IR0055(B)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the process of computerization and its organizational implications in an industrial undertaking. In Part A, the management's decision to install a computer and its acceptance at various managerial levels are brought out in a historical perspective. Part B describes the effects of computerization on industrial relations in the organization. ... More
Reference No: BP0058Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Focuses on a pioneer garment-manufacturing companys failure to consolidate its position due to its inability to take advantage of an early entry into the industry. Failure to evolve a clear product-market strategy and to follow up on a national distribution system developed earlier; organizational problems of family enterprise management; and ... More
Reference No: P&IR0068(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Reviews events in Indian Railways from February to June 1974. It raises some structural and process issues in the industrial relations system in Indian Railways. The role of the government as an employer is highlighted. ... More
Reference No: MAR0124TECPages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note describes the marketing research scene in India, based on data provided by a few good marketing research agencies. It describes the kind of marketing research studies that are carried out by selected research agencies in India, and also gives relevant information about a few reputed agencies. It attempts ... More
Reference No: QM0047TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note is mainly concerned with the mathematical formulation of programming problems. Programming problems deal with determining optimal allocations of limited resources to meet given objectives when there are alternative users of resources. Here we built up objective function and are essentially interested in finding out for what values of ... More
Reference No: P&IR0122TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note discusses several selection methods used by organizations for selecting personnel. The discussion has covered such tools for selection as application blanks, interviews, physical examination, business games, and leaderless group discussion. Psychological tests have not been covered because a detailed discussion on them is available elsewhere. An effort has ... More
Reference No: F&A0186Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case describes the planning process in a company in the electricity supply business. It serves to highlight the nature of the strategic choices open to a company that is closely regulated. ... 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
