Reference No: ECO0022Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This case an interview account of an industrialist belonging to the cotton textiles industry giving on account of his strength and weaknesses. This case, together with "Kasturbhai lalbhai and the Cotton Textiles industry" is used for the purpose of familiarizing the student with the variety of factors responsible for the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0018Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A distant cousin of several executives in Arjun Manufacturing writes to the brother of the Vice President asking him to help "one of his own" to get promotion and an increase in salary. The letter is forwarded to the Vice President, who obtains the comments of Arjun's personnel manager and ... More
Reference No: OB0016Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The executive director is trying to decide whether to implement a central training scheme for the recently decentralized group of companies comprising HAFE. The training centre issue focuses on the problems and implications of decentralization and how inter-group rivalries affect decision-making in this area. ... More
Reference No: OB0049(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The managing director wants to give more decision?making responsibility to his subordinates, but, having been autocratic in the past, he is not sure how to start. ... More
Reference No: OB0023Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The general manager explains why he left the mills and his differences with the managing director. In the process, he reveals a great deal about his own ambitions, goals, behaviour and personality. The case is used to illuminate the effects of Indian culture and social system on organizational behaviour and ... More
Reference No: MAR0004Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with issues relating to the impact of sales tax on marketing practices. Because of differential sales tax rates among the states, the company distributors from one state started selling goods to retailers and subdealers of other states even though the company had demarcated the areas. This ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Students have to evolve an inventory model which should take into account the procurement difficulties regarding uncertain lead time, obtaining imported materials, etc. The case also gives an opportunity to identify the need for standardization of materials and costs associated with it. ... More
Reference No: MAR0015(A)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Deals with the pricing strategy of a new product by a small manufacturer in an industry dominated by giant multinationals. The case examines how a small unit can enter and expand into the market. The issues related to relative role of price and non-price competition, use of brand names, expectations ... More
Reference No: OB0024(D)Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of the relationship between the foundry sales manager and the production-planning manager. Students analyze the difference between this relationship and those in Cases (C1) and (C2) and try to understand the factors contributing to that difference. ... More
Reference No: OB0003(A)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of the clerical staff of AIRTC job requirements, administrative setup, seating arrangements, and status factors. Students are to predict the emergent behaviour. ... More
Reference No: ECO0001(F)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case concerns the consideration on a proposal to purchase additional aircraft when the local factors by the airline industry in general and AirIndia in particular raised doubts about the need for additional capacity. ... More
Reference No: OB0019Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A young businessman grants an interview in which he airs his doubts and some opinions regarding the place of business and business administration in the personal life of an individual. Raises questions of possible divergence of objectives. ... More