Report on HR Case Crunch – Takshak Perception 202
MSRIM
Report on HR Case Crunch – Takshak Perception 2023
1. Introduction
As part of the annual management fest Takshak, the Department of Human Resources organized an intensive two-day event titled HR Case Crunch on 10th and 11 April 2023. The event was designed to test participants’ analytical skills, industry awareness, HR competencies, and their ability to respond to real-time organizational challenges. Across four competitive rounds, the event integrated case-based learning, HR creativity, managerial decision-making, and rapid response under pressure.
The event was coordinated by Kasturi, Pragati, and Angeleen, and judged by respected faculty members and external experts.
2. Day 1 Activities
ROUND 1: When HR Met Hollywood – WORD SEARCH
The event began with an engaging activity where participants viewed a video clip and searched for HR-related terms using a word scramble grid. The task assessed quick thinking, observational skills, and HR vocabulary.
Rules & Structure
The round set an energetic tone for the event and allowed teams to warm up intellectually while displaying team coordination and concentration.
ROUND 1 (Part 2): DARK ROOM – Behavioral & Problem Diagnosis
This round required deeper thinking. Based on the video shown, participants analyzed HR problems from the perspectives of both employees and employers.
Task Requirements
Judging Criteria
This critical-thinking round was judged by Yashaswini Ma’am.
Participants demonstrated strong creativity and understanding of HR behavior analysis, retention challenges, and conflict diagnosis.
LUNCH BREAK
ROUND 2: Job Description & Title Creation
In the second major activity of Day 1, teams prepared recruitment posts for multiple platforms such as LinkedIn, newspapers, and job portals.
Task Elements
Judged By
Teams showcased imagination, clarity, and professionalism in designing visually appealing and contextually accurate job posts.
ROUND 2 (Part 2): RAPID FIRE – HR Concepts
A fast-paced quiz round that tested participants’ foundational HR knowledge.
Rules
The round encouraged quick recall, accuracy, and confidence under pressure.
3. Day 2 Activities
ROUND 3: HR Dashboard Analysis & Presentation
Participants were provided with different HR dashboards and were expected to interpret the data, develop insights, and present their analysis in a PPT.
Structure
Judge
This round strengthened participants’ analytical and decision-making capabilities using HR metrics and data visualization.
ROUND 4: CASE CRUNCH – Boardroom HR Crisis Simulation
The final and most challenging round simulated a high-stakes HR crisis.
Case Context
A group of laid-off employees resort to whistleblowing regarding:
Participants, acting as HR Managers, were summoned by the Board of Directors to:
Rules
Judging Panel
This round showcased participants' ability to demonstrate leadership, crisis communication, ethical judgement, legal understanding, and strategic HR thinking.
4. Overall Event Impact
HR Case Crunch successfully blended theoretical understanding with hands-on HR problem solving. Students displayed strong teamwork, creativity, ethical judgment, and analytical clarity throughout all rounds.
The event achieved its objectives by:
5. Conclusion
The HR Case Crunch event at Takshak was a dynamic and enriching platform that enabled students to apply HR knowledge in challenging simulated environments. The detailed rounds, expert judging, and active participation made the event a memorable learning experience and a key highlight of Takshak.
The HR Department extends its appreciation to all coordinators, judges, volunteers, and participants for their enthusiastic involvement and commitment to excellence.
