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Authors: Mehta, S C; Thomas, Philip S; Maslekar, A R;

Reference No: CMA0508 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1979

Abstract: The new managing director of a recently formed state government undertaking is interested in developing a suitable marketing strategy for the disposal of timru leaves, a product widely used as the wrapper for beedis. Problems encountered include poor leaf quality, lack of market information, inadequate warehouse facilities, etc. A tentative ... More

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Authors: Mittal, B L;

Reference No: PSG0027(A) Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1979

Abstract: The first Case (A) describes how the state family planning bureau guides and controls the field operations, particularly the nature of interaction between the state bureau and the district bureau. Based on an interview with the chief of family planning at state level, the case provides information on the functions ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0238 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979

Abstract: The case describes the implementation problems of the cash credit scheme for handloom cooperatives. The scheme disburses central funds through local cooperative banks under state handloom officials' supervision. Three conversational situations describe the operating problems when the scheme is put into action. ... More

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Authors: Parekh, Jayshree; Khurana, Rakesh;

Reference No: MAR0207(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979

Abstract: The case concerns the positioning of a new micro computer. The problem is where to position the new computer in the existing range of computers. ... More

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Authors: Moulik, T K;

Reference No: CMA0476 Pages: 5 Published on: 9, July, 1979

Abstract: Describes the traditional business practices in the unorganized/decentralized handloom sector with special reference to the master-weavers system. The managerial need to protect the human needs of the weavers through organization interventions are the basic issues raised in the case. ... More

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Authors: Vyas, V S;

Reference No: CMA0386 Pages: 10 Published on: 13, December, 1979

Abstract: Gambhirpura Collective Farming Society was formed in 1953. Within two years, the society ran into problems. In the general body meeting, the Chairman listed the problems faced by the society and stated that the members could improve their economic conditions if they could identify an operational solution to involve all the ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0160 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Part I deals with basic computations in PERT network, namely: 1) computation of critical path, 2) expected time to complete the project, 3) probability of completing the project by specified due dates, and 4) manpower loading. Part II deals with the problem of resource levelling in projects under conditions of, 1) single resource requirement, and 2) ... More

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Authors: Srivastava, U K; Rao, Sreenivas S;

Reference No: CMA0524 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Discusses the uncertainties involved in providing tubewells in Chaloda village as a part of the developmental activities of a voluntary agency. Though, formal sources are available for financing the project, the farmers are not organized in getting the finances and managing the project. For want of data of the risk ... More

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Authors: Patel, Nitin R; Anantaram, B;

Reference No: QM0158 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Considers the problem of annual production planning for a handloom development corporation. Despite having a large number of products, formulation leads to a knapsack problem that can be solved easily without a computer and has intuitive appeal. ... More

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Authors: Govindarajan, V;

Reference No: F&A0344 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Deals with control of working capital in a travel agency. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

Reference No: CMA0520 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: A non-official rural development agency took up a rural works programme in Pratappur block of Hazibagh district, Bihar, to create additional irrigation facilities through excavation and construction of tanks and check dams, and to provide wage employment to local unskilled labourers. A schedule of work was prepared on the assumption ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0167 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: This case deals with the production scheduling of multiple products using a single facility for production. Production rates are assumed to be very high compared to consumption rates. There is a major setup cost for the family of products scheduled and minor set up cost for individual products. The concept ... More

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Authors: Jaikumar, V;

Reference No: F&A0341 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Raises the issue of the impact on production when an item is repeatedly produced because of the increasing efficiency of workers due to learning (or experience). ... More

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