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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
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CASE LENS ON TEAM BUILDING IN THE BACKDROP OF HOLLYWOOD MOVIE, COACH CARTER*
AUTHOR(S) : Vandana Jayakumar and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 15/12/2016PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: OB-7-0049, OB-7-0049ACASE LENGTH: 3.36 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on Team Building is prepared based on Hollywood movie, Coach Carter. Based on a true story, the movie demonstrates how Ken Carter (played by Samuel L. Jackson) coaches and transforms a team, which was operating on absolutely low-order selfish skirmishes, from being highly undisciplined and unfocused to a resolutely disciplined team with a sharp focus on personal-professional goals. While all the players play basketball for winning the game, Coach Carter enthuses them with success and ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
CASE LENS ON SELF-MOTIVATION IN THE BACKDROP OF HOLLYWOOD MOVIE, SOUL SURFER*
AUTHOR(S) : Vandana Jayakumar and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 15/12/2016PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: OB-7-0050, OB-7-0050ACASE LENGTH: 3.24 MinutesDESCRIPTION:This Case Lens on self-motivation is prepared based on Hollywood movie Soul Surfer. The movie, based on a true story, depicts how young Bethany Hamilton (Bethany) motivates herself and fights back to pursue her dream of becoming a professional surfer after she loses her left hand in a shark attack. With a ‘never give up’ attitude and support from her family, Bethany remarkably demonstrates what self-motivation can do to propel one’s dream. Self-motivation is one of the most sought-after ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
CASE LENS ON ADAPTABILITY IN THE BACKDROP OF HOLLYWOOD MOVIE, THE INTERN*
AUTHOR(S) : Y. Bala Bharathi and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 02/12/2016PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: OB-7-0046, OB-7-0046AACASE LENGTH: 3.34 MinutesDESCRIPTION:read more
This Case Lens on Adaptability, prepared in the backdrop of Hollywood blockbuster, The Intern, attempts to sensitize the participants to the nuances of adaptability, especially corporate adaptability. One of the most sought-after and wished-for traits expected of any career-professional is adaptability. Adaptability, in simple terms is an ability (and most importantly, the willingness) to deal effectively with new situations and new people. There are enough and more examples of those who could ...SHOW DETAILS -
Prospecta Engineering: The Dynamics of Industrial Relations
AUTHOR(S) : Dr. Mihir Ajgaonkar, Associate Professor, Dr. Keith C. D’Souza, Professor - S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, MumbaiPUBLISHED DATE: 02/12/2016PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: CASELETCASE ID: OB-2-0048, OB-2-0048ACASE LENGTH: 8 PagesDESCRIPTION:read more
This caselet deals with the challenges facing Dilip, HR Manager at Prospecta Engineering (Prospecta), a manufacturing company located in the industrial belt at Bhosari, Maharashtra, India. Rakesh Sinha (Rakesh), a businessperson (currently designated as Director Operations), with multiple businesses to manufacture auto ancillary parts, floated this company. However, the venture was not very successful due to lack of capital, technology and management capabilities. Hence, Prospecta was forging ...SHOW DETAILS -
CASE LENS ON SELF-IMAGE IN THE BACKDROP OF HOLLYWOOD MOVIE, THE BLIND SIDE*
AUTHOR(S) : Vandana Jayakumar and Dr. Nagendra V. ChowdaryPUBLISHED DATE: 30/11/2016PUBLISHER: ET CasesCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: Case LensCASE ID: OB-7-0047, OB-7-0047ACASE LENGTH: 4.36 MinutesDESCRIPTION:read more
This Case Lens, on self-image, with the help of Hollywood blockbuster, The Blind Side, attempts to sensitize the participants to the importance of a positive self-image. Based on a true story, The Blind Side demonstrates the power of external and positive reinforcements and the effect of the same on self-image. Focused on how Michael Oher’s negative self-image (leading to low self-esteem) gets transformed into a positive self-image through Leigh Anne Tuohy’s munificent interventions, ...SHOW DETAILS -
Is He a Trainer or an Agent of Our Organization?
AUTHOR(S) : Prof. Milind Fadnavis, Associate Professor, Marketing, Institute of Management Technology, NagpurPUBLISHED DATE: 01/07/2016PUBLISHER: Institute of Management Technology, NagpurCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: CASELETCASE ID: OB-2-0045, OB-2-0045ACASE LENGTH: 4 PagesDESCRIPTION:This caselet enables an understanding of the concepts of training and development, importance of icebreaker at start of training program, barriers to effective communication and intraorganizational conflicts. The caselet also facilitates a discussion on the win-win matrix in conflict resolution with the backdrop of the relationship between trainer and trainees, at the training program at the training centre of Farmers Fertilizers Corporation in Nagpur. Critical component of a training program ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Strategic Leadership: The story of Maruti Udyog Ltd. and R. C Bhargava*
AUTHOR(S) : Dr.Deepak Sharma, Associate Professor, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, DelhiPUBLISHED DATE: 14/04/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: CASELETCASE ID: OB-2-0034, OB-2-0034ACASE LENGTH: 6 PagesDESCRIPTION:This case study’s objective is to establish that organizational success brought about by strategic leaders is the result of a studied fit between four fundamental functions that they internalize and apply them in the organization’s environment. Presented through the dynamic achievements of R.C.Bhargava (Bhargava), Chairman, Maruti Udyog this case seeks to establish the role of a strategic leader in creating, questioning and transforming a company from a mere Public Sector Undertaking to ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Who is Right Here?
AUTHOR(S) : Milind Fadnavis, Associate Professor, Marketing, Institute of Management Technology, NagpurPUBLISHED DATE: 14/04/2016PUBLISHER: Institute of Management Technology, NagpurCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: CASELETCASE ID: OB-2-0044, OB-2-0044ACASE LENGTH: 5 PagesDESCRIPTION:The caselet is built around communication breakdown within/outside organization, across hierarchy and its possible consequences. Communication per say can be formal or informal, written or oral, verbal or non-verbal and can be upward, downward or across hierarchy. The caselet deals with oral and written communication from top to down and vice versa but across organizations/department (not directly reporting to the sender). The caselet intends to inculcate among student managers the importance of both ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Capable Employees - Our Biggest Strength
AUTHOR(S) : Ritika Chadha, Student, and M Srimannarayana, Professor - XLRI Xavier School of Management, JamshedpurPUBLISHED DATE: 11/03/2016PUBLISHER: XLRI Case Development CentreCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: OB-1-0043, OB-1-0043ACASE LENGTH: 22 PagesDESCRIPTION:This case study enables a discussion on the training and development practices of a leading multinational FMCG organization – Creatica – that has grown over time owing to the dynamic skillset of its employees. Over time, Creatica has recognized the need to build the capability of all its employees to sustain competitive advantage in the market and worked hard to do the same. Over years, it has tried to build the best practices in training needs analysis, designing training interventions ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Reflections on the Journey of a Peace Ambassador, Dr. T.D. Singh*
AUTHOR(S) : Dr. Suhas Chavan, Sinhagad Institute of Business Management, Mumbai and Jayanti Ranganathan Chavan, Dr. T.D. Singh’s Institute of Science and Religion, Navi MumbaiPUBLISHED DATE: 24/02/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - FLAMECATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: OB-1-0037, OB-1-0037ACASE LENGTH: 23 PagesDESCRIPTION:Through the illustrious journey of Dr. T.D. Singh; a Peace Ambassador and a multifaceted intellectual personality from an economically backward state Manipur; this case study aims to demonstrate the importance of humanness and excellence as significant enablers to transform varied adversities to opportunities. His journey as a Peace Ambassador conveys especially to the despondent intellectuals and underprivileged about the nature of the changing phenomenal world as progressively challenging, but ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Transformation of PDS System in Chhattisgarh: Dr. Raman Singh’s Leadership*
AUTHOR(S) : Shubham, Doctoral Student; Shashank Mittal, Doctoral Student and Atri Sengupta, Assitant Professor, Indian Institute of Management Raipur, IndiaPUBLISHED DATE: 05/02/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: OB-1-0042, OB-1-0042ACASE LENGTH: 15 PagesDESCRIPTION:This case study intends to develop an understanding of various dimensions related to transformational and motivational styles of leadership. Further, it intends to develop an understanding of crucial institutional and organizational changes and how leader brings about these changes in sync with technological and process changes.read more
Pedagogical Objectives: To increase the understanding of a situation where the person chosen as a leader is not the first choice for leadership. This situation ...SHOW DETAILS -
Validity of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs at Bisleri International*
AUTHOR(S) : Teena Saharan, School of Management, JRE Group of Institutions, Sushil Pasricha, School of Management, JRE Group of Institutions and Deepak Changa, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.PUBLISHED DATE: 05/02/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: CASELETCASE ID: OB-2-0039, OB-2-0039ACASE LENGTH: 7 PagesDESCRIPTION:Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a pyramidal structure, is so commonly applied in business organizations today that it appears it still maintains its sheen. However, does it? The model places human needs in a hierarchical structure with the bottom about the physiological or basic needs and the top being self-actualization state. The needs at the base are instinctive, the survival needs. Once the basic needs are met, the second level is about the safety or security needs. Next level is about need for belonging, ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Tata Motors: Struggling for Leadership*
AUTHOR(S) : Dr. Lakhwinder Singh Kang, Professor and Abha Bhalla, Senior Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Guru Nanak Dev University, AmritsarPUBLISHED DATE: 04/02/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: OB-1-0041, OB-1-0041ACASE LENGTH: 13 PagesDESCRIPTION:Tata Motors Ltd. (Tata Motors) launched its first commercial vehicle in 1954 in a technical collaboration with Daimler-Benz AG. Since its first launch, it has produced a variety of commercial and passenger vehicles like Tata Sierra, Tata Estate, Tata Mobile, Tata Sumo, Tata Safari, Tata Indica, Tata Ace and Tata Nano. Though, Tata Motors expanded globally, its customer base was found mainly concentrated in the Indian subcontinent. To consolidate its position in various product segments in Indian and ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
To Change or Not to Change: The Curious Case of Managing Change at CIITS*
AUTHOR(S) : Agrata Pandey - Doctoral Student, Prof. Ranjeet Nambudiri - Associate Professor, Payal Anand, Doctoral Student - IIM IndorePUBLISHED DATE: 04/02/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: OB-1-0038, OB-1-0038ACASE LENGTH: 11 PagesDESCRIPTION:Like any business organization, educational institutions also face competitive pressures and need to re-examine their systems, processes and undergo transformation to sustain and grow. The higher education sector in India is extremely competitive with a large number of privately funded institutions competing for intake of students. Furthermore, the student community is becoming more discerning and increasingly questioning the return on investment from higher education. This case describes the transformation ...read moreSHOW DETAILS -
Choosing the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) for Ahmedabad*
AUTHOR(S) : Margie Parikh, Lecturer, BK School of Business Management, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and G. Raghuram, Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.PUBLISHED DATE: 03/02/2016PUBLISHER: ET Cases - GSMCCATEGORY: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIORPRODUCT: CASE STUDYCASE ID: OB-1-0040, OB-1-0040ACASE LENGTH: 18 PagesDESCRIPTION:**IIM RAIPUR- ET CASES Award (GSMC 2016) – For a Case Having Interdisciplinary Scope This case study describes how an organization managing public urban transport in the city of Ahmedabad lapsed into prolonged decline as its managers allowed its ‘social goals’ to dominate over ‘business goals’ rather than balancing both, even if contradictory. This trade-off engendered neglect of changing commuter needs. Various institutional pressures and incentives presented ...read moreSHOW DETAILS