Reference No: P&IR0022(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case deals with the organizational problems arising out of the request of two employees for mutual transfer. Case (A) describes the issues relating to the matter at the lowest level of management. As the matter is not solved at this level, it is taken to the second level of ... More
Reference No: ECO0161Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Jaya Pipes Limited was promoted in October 1960 by Mr. M L Agrawal to manufacture pipes, tubes, and other contrivances out of iron, steel and such other such materials. As steel scrap was relatively cheaper at the time of its inception the planet installed was suitable for the manufacturing scrap-based pipes. ... More
Reference No: OB0154TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note discusses the need for training in organizations. It also points out some of the factors that could make training ineffective in organization. A brief discussion then follows on some of the more common types of training. Finally it indicates some of the problems and issues involved in the ... More
Reference No: ECO0191Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the stages through which a technician entrepreneur has passed. It gives a good account of how a project is prepared before giving it for financial assistance to a bank/termlending institution. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0043(B)Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes how the act of indiscipline on the part of an employee was actually handled by the officers concerned. It also describes the points of view of various persons involved in the situation regarding the nature of indiscipline and the constraints within which it should be handled. Ultimately, the employee ... More
Reference No: OB0007TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the nature and functions of formal norms within organizations. An analysis of the norms leads to the introduction of the concept of bureaucracy and functions of rules within an organization. The note also discusses the power dimension within organizations and the corresponding commitment generated among members. Finally, the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0058(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case provides participants with some experience in collecting relevant information for solving a personnel problem. The main issue pertains to an employee's request that his transfer to another place be cancelled due to personal problems. The participants are first given the bare minimum information on this request and then ... More
Reference No: P&IR0098TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note highlights several personal, emotional and environmental factors that are the cause of a high rate of industrial accidents. It points out that to prevent accidents, more emphasis should be placed on the selection of the "right" person, on education and training, and on job satisfaction. The note argues ... More
Reference No: OB0063Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case is based on a series of interviews with the chief executive of a district panchayat. It describes the various functions expected to be performed by the executive and the various types of role conflict he experiences as a result of pressures generated from the state government as well ... More
Reference No: BP0053Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: History of a large Indian business house is provided to discuss intercompany investments, sole selling agency agreements, multiple subsidiary companies, and the nature of controls exercised in large groups. These topics can be discussed in the context of changing social values. ... 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: F&A0239Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The company changes its structure from a functional setup to a profit responsible product group setup so that top management can devote more time to future company policies. The case brings up issues relating to design considerations in structural reorganization in the context of the organization's variables and environmental factors. ... More
Reference No: ECO0203TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note discusses the four alternative hypotheses about the form of the total cost function, and it infers, mathematically, the shape of the average and marginal cost curves, under different values of the coefficients, for each form of the total cost function. ... More
Reference No: OB0014TECPages: 57Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This exercise is to demonstrate the effect of four types of sales orientations (product?centred, company?centred, consumer?centred, self?centred) on the decisional probabilities of four types of consumers (strong need, marginal need, no need, and negative need). This exercise is played in groups of eight. Each exercise contains ... More