Reference No: PROD0006(D)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0017(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of succession in an expanding organization, the way the Chairman handles the problem, and the reorganization involved. At another level, it deals with problems of authority and peer relationships. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0042Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Describes the introduction and working of the joint management council/consultative committee in a cotton mill. Can be used for acquainting the class with concepts of joint management councils. ... More
Reference No: CMA0095Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The situation in the dairy relates to the problem of interpersonal relationships between the production manager the chief engineer of the plant. ... More
Reference No: F&A0052Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case relates to long range planning in an engineering company. It is used to discuss the objectives and mechanics of long range planning and the problems encountered in implementing such plans. ... More
Reference No: CMA0122Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: One of the important policy questions being debated today is the viability of village cooperative societies. The case discusses an administrative set-up where governmental machinery is the decision maker of such issues as viability. It shows how mass prescriptions tend to ignore circumstances pertinent to individual business situations. It further ... More
Reference No: ECO0005(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Deals with the AMTS pricing policy. Students are to prepare a proposal for revising its fare policy using the guidelines given in the case. ... More
Reference No: F&A0028Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: A small bank, by selling a substantial part of its assets and liabilities, merges with a big scheduled bank. The case deals with the problems of valuation of the enterprise, and leads to an appreciation of the problems of expansion through the policy of merger. ... More
Reference No: MAR0077Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: An industrial equipment marketing company which markets mining machinery to the coal mines decides to sell boots and uniforms for miners. The company perceives these products as consonant with the rest of its product mix on the ground that they will involve "industrial marketing" to the coal companies. After the ... More
Reference No: F&A0046(A)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Deals with the personnel planning and labour cost control problems faced by a large government owned steel company. It also covers the special problems that arise in controlling cost in public sector companies. ... More
Reference No: OB0058(A)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case is the first part of a three-part case. It describe the perception of the chief executive who is also the major stock-holder of the company about his subordinates. The case gives some incidents on which the chief executive bases his opinions as well as the perception of the ... More
Reference No: F&A0074Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of measurement of departmental performance in an integrated steel foundry, and raises questions on transfer pricing practices. In the class, questions on transfer pricing policy and the mode of departmental performance evaluation are raised. The question whether decentralization should at all be adopted is ... More
