Reference No: OB0083TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The concept of motivation is grounded in the basic assumptions of the nature of man and in the stance??social and personal?? toward life and its phenomenon. This note attempts to discuss the viability of the concept of motivation in the Indian context, keeping in mind the Indian manager's goals ... 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: MAR0214TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is a part of the series, "Techniques for Marketing Decisions." It describes an approach to quoting the most appropriate price in a competitive bidding situation. ... More
Reference No: F&A0290Pages: 35Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the accounting adjustments made by the management that is subsequently audited and found to be without any operational basis. The auditors allege that sales have been inflated, adjustments have been made in receivables and inventories, and profit figures increased. This happens when the profit and loss account is to ... More
Reference No: P&IR0052(B)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case is a sequence to National Utility Corporation (A) P&IR0052. It discusses the process of management- union negotiations. The output of the process is also covered. The case may be used as the second part of a two- part collective bargaining exercise. ... More
Reference No: ECO0224TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note describes how Marx related simple economic concepts to the analysis of the process of development under capitalism. He pointed out that the capitalist system would develop certain internal contradictions, ultimately resulting in the collapse of the system itself, and giving way to socialism. The note includes explanation of ... More
Reference No: PROD0107Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This comprehensive case deals with all aspects of materials planning and control in a medium?sized public sector manufacturing organization with an annual sales turnover of over Rs 3 crore. The emphasis is on spare parts management. The case raises the following issues: fixing of targets for investment in inventories; inventory ... More
Reference No: BP0076(B)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the organizational tasks to be performed by the key functional departments and their heads, the regional directors, and the stations and station managers. The differentiation among the departments and the interdependencies, which demand a high amount of integration, are highlighted. The concept of power through control over resources and ... More
Reference No: OB0042Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case discusses the career decision situation of a management graduate. The theme of the case is to illustrate the effect of assumptions, perceptions and feelings on interpersonal relations and communication processes. ... 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