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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0217 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The case deals with 1) relevance of convertible securities for raising longterm funds in the Indian environment, 2) choice between shortterm borrowing and mediumterm bonds, which are convertible into equity at the option of holders, and 3) comparative merits of loan converted into equity by lending institutions, and convertible bonds ... More

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Authors: Mampilly, Paul;

Reference No: F&A0275 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case focuses on an expansion programme coupled with a change in the product mix. The situation provides material for 1) assessment of the impact of product mix change on working capital, and 2) assessment of the incremental working capital requirements on expansion. The case shows how the additional working funds needed ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0004(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case describes the reaction of the employees of a State Electricity Board to some serious accidents that took place within the organization. It describes the steps taken by the employees' association in bringing to the management's notice the fact that the accidents were due to the negligence of some ... More

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Authors: Anand, R K; Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0094(D) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case describes the market development (in different towns), development of product mix, and distribution arrangements of the company. Special emphasis has been put on the distribution costs. Along with the pricing data, it can be used as a case for formulating marketing strategy. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R; Shukla, H C;

Reference No: P&IR0058(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case provides participants with some experience in collecting relevant information for solving a personnel problem. The main issue pertains to an employee's request that his transfer to another place be cancelled due to personal problems. The participants are first given the bare minimum information on this request and then ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R; Shukla, H C;

Reference No: P&IR0024 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Deals with an alleged act of indiscipline on the part of an employee in a large public sector corporation. Part A of the case gives some basic information about the charge of indiscipline against the employee as recorded by an officer. On the basis of this information, trainees can be ... More

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Authors: Mookherjee, S; Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0068(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Reviews events in Indian Railways from February to June 1974. It raises some structural and process issues in the industrial relations system in Indian Railways. The role of the government as an employer is highlighted. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0055(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Describes the process of computerization and its organizational implications in an industrial undertaking. In Part A, the management's decision to install a computer and its acceptance at various managerial levels are brought out in a historical perspective. Part B describes the effects of computerization on industrial relations in the organization. ... More

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Authors: Saleem, P A;

Reference No: MAR0130(A) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Case (A) deals with the problem of deciding how much emphasis to put on dealer network vis-a-vis company's own salesmen. It also describes the commission structure of salesmen and related problems. ... More

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Authors: Shukla, H C; Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0022(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case deals with the organizational problems arising out of the request of two employees for mutual transfer. Case (A) describes the issues relating to the matter at the lowest level of management. As the matter is not solved at this level, it is taken to the second level of ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0220 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Deals with the problem of investment of welfare fund trust created by the company as a substitute for gratuity. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0030 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case describes the problems faced by the top management of a large organization following the chief executive's decision to use a computer for some important areas of management. In the background of these problems, Mr. Goyal, who has been charged with the responsibility of understanding and solving the problems, ... More

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