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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R; Kulkarni, G R; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: BP0172 Pages: 45 Published on: 1, January, 1982

Abstract: This case describes the growth of L&T Limited as a whole and its business groups in particular since inception. Information on two major subsidiaries is also provided. The case is intended as a vehicle for analyzing and discussing issues in corporate growth. Examples of backward integration, possibilities for forward ... More

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Authors: Subramanian, Ashok;

Reference No: PSG0045 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1982

Abstract: The case traces the evolution of a rural health project in a backward district. It describes the reasons for the project team's work in this field and identifies its activities and their interrelationships. Managerial responses in terms of charges that have taken place in the project over time are presented. ... More

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Authors: V Raghunathan; Barua, Samir K;

Reference No: F&A0353 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1982

Abstract: The case is meant to illustrate the basic concepts of inventory management. Some knowledge of EOQ is necessary. It throws light on variable lead times, discount on items purchased, and the two systems of managing inventory?the continuous review and the periodic review systems. ... More

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Authors: Gopalkrishnan, C; Rao, Sreenivas S;

Reference No: BP0165 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: Discusses the coal crisis and related issues like transport, labour, organizational structure, and pricing. ... More

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Authors: Haribhakti, Shailesh;

Reference No: F&A0349 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: The basic elements of the control system initially envisaged by the company were 1) PERT/cost system to monitor project progress and related costs; 2) material and labour cost standards to form the basis of comparison with actuals; and 3) an overhead budget which identified the various manufacturing, finance, and administration overheads by ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0170 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: This case deals with offloading decision in a heavy engineering type manufacturing organization. The case covers both the procedures as well as criteria used for the offloading decision. ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0538(D) Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: Deals with cashewnut development through the Plantation Corporation of Kerala as a sub-project of the Kerala Agricultural Development Project. A delay in government procedures in transferring property from one department to the government-owned corporation has created problems. It raises questions as to why these procedural problems were not taken into ... More

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Authors: Gupta, V K;

Reference No: PSG0001 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: This case investigates the variables that characterize human relations in a PHC. It describes the functions and position of each official at the PHC level and their relationships, and traces the patterns of conflict and adjustment. ... More

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Authors: Bhatt, Anil; Maru, Rushikesh M; Upadhyay, Bharat;

Reference No: PSG0042 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: The two cases analyze the contrasting profiles of a better performing community health volunteer and a poor performing community health volunteer. ... More

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