CASE STUDY – 1
Last year, Mr. Manohar had received promotion to the position of Manager of
Engineering Deptt. of Madras Manufacturing Co., a medium-sized firm
producing numerous household products. Manohar had an electrical
engineering degree and had been with the company for about seven years
since graduating from a reputed institute of technology.
Manohar’s record as a design engineer was excellent. He had developed
three new products that are being marketed around the world and was widely
respected for his innovative contributions to the company recognized for its
reputations as the industry leader in new product research and development.
Not only was Manohar an effective engineer, he was also popular with almost
everyone in the company. Throughout his seven years with the Madras
Manufacturing Co., Manohar had kept himself “up-to-date” in his field by
reading engineering journals and by attending conferences and workshops.
Because of his technical/engineering experience with the company and his
ability to get along with people, top management felt very confident in
promoting Manohar to the position of Manager of Engineering Deptt.