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Compact case
A Hectic Day
Case
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Reference no. 622-0037-1
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Sarbjit Oberoi (Institute of Management Technology - Nagpur (IMT)); Bibhuti Tripathy (Institute of Management Technology - Nagpur (IMT))
Originally published in: 2022
Length: 3 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
Topics: Project; Project management (PM); Project manager; Project team
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Abstract

This case shows a glimpse of what it is like to be a project manager. It also underscores that being a project manager is more social than technical and that project managers spend the majority of their time interacting with various people who impact a project. One of the dilemmas faced by the protagonist here is launching a similar product by the rival company and to attract customers by proposing extra features by the marketing team. Another issue discussed is whether his contribution as a project is fine or not.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2020.

Geographical setting

Region:
Asia
Country:
India
Location:
Mumbai

Featured company

ABC Company
Employees:
501-1000
Turnover:
INR 200,000
Type:
Privately held
Industry:
Manufacturing

Featured protagonist

  • Ram (male), Project Manager
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A Hectic Day
Teaching note
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Reference no. 622-0037-8
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Sarbjit Oberoi (Institute of Management Technology - Nagpur (IMT)); Bibhuti Tripathy (Institute of Management Technology - Nagpur (IMT))
Originally published in: 2022
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
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Abstract

This case shows a glimpse of what it is like to be a project manager. It also underscores that being a project manager is more social than technical and that project managers spend the majority of their time interacting with various people who impact a project. One of the dilemmas faced by the protagonist here is launching a similar product by the rival company and to attract customers by proposing extra features by the marketing team. Another issue discussed is whether his contribution as a project is fine or not.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 2020.

Geographical setting

Region:
Asia
Country:
India
Location:
Mumbai

Featured company

ABC Company
Employees:
501-1000
Turnover:
INR 200,000
Type:
Privately held
Industry:
Manufacturing

Featured protagonist

  • Ram (male), Project Manager

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A Hectic Day
Teaching note
-
Reference no. 622-0037-8
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Sarbjit Oberoi (Institute of Management Technology - Nagpur (IMT)); Bibhuti Tripathy (Institute of Management Technology - Nagpur (IMT))
Originally published in: 2022
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
View full details