Reference No: ECO0183Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the inception-level problems faced by an electronics company. The change in the definition of a small-scale unit has apparently created problems in getting raw materials and foreign exchange allocated. The case also highlights the procedural aspects of industrial development and the role of various regulatory authorities. ... More
Reference No: BP0052Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the history and growth of an Indian company that was the first to manufacture polystyrene in the country. Useful in identifying the strategies and policies followed by the company and the evaluation of their results; provides a comparison with the Synthetics and Chemicals Case (BP0040) in terms of product, ... More
Reference No: P&IR0004(B)Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the management's response to the union's threat of mass agitation if the officers alleged to be negligent are not duly punished. The management's conclusion regarding the accidents differs from that of the union, and hence it decides not to take action against the officers. The employees resort to a ... More
Reference No: P&IR0058(A)Pages: 12Published 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
Reference No: PSG0030(A)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The first part of the case describes the remarkable growth of the oral contraceptive industry in China, which dates back to 1958. In China, It is estimated, 50 per cent of the contraceptive adopters may be using the pill. In India, too, the history of contraceptive pill research dates back to late 1950 ... More
Reference No: MAR0094(D)Pages: 18Published 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
Reference No: P&IR0064(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Case (A) P&IR0064(A) pertains to the payment of bonus in a textile mill. By changing the method of calculating depreciation, the management reduces the quantum of bonus. This is objected by the union. A strike is averted by the timely intervention of the manager. In Case (B), both ... More
Reference No: PROD0099Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The objective of the case is to study the suitability of different forecasting methods for regular and maintenance inventories. A computer programme that uses exponential smoothing to forecast (developed by IIMA Computer Centre) is used. Finally, the focus shifts to devising a forecasting system. ... More
Reference No: ECO0174Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case illustrates how the effectiveness of advertisement expenditures can be assessed; say, a model for sales of Voltas is set up and formalized sales of costbenefit analysis of advertisement expenditure. ... More