Most Popular cases

List of Most Popular Cases

  1. Dealing with Indiscipline (A)

    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

  2. Electric Manufacturing Company: Forecasting Problem **

    Authors: Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0099 Pages: 4 Published 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

  3. Rate of Return from Sales Promotion **

    Authors: Swamy, Dalip S;

    Reference No: ECO0174 Pages: 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

  4. Polychem Limited**

    Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

    Reference No: BP0052 Pages: 17 Published 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

  5. The 'Standard Mills Company Limited

    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

  6. Mr. Goyal's Personnel Functions

    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

  7. Managerial Accounting - Cost Accounting

    Authors: Seshan, Suresh A;

    Reference No: F&A0252 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This is an introductory note on management accounting, with particular reference to cost accounting. It describes the need for managerial accounting information, the purpose for which managerial accounting information can be used, the nature of the managerial accounting process and its interrelationship with other fields of knowledge, and the role ... More

  8. The Case of Mutual Transfer (C)

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

    Reference No: P&IR0022(C) 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

  9. On Having a Computer (A)

    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

  10. Quasar Corporation (B)

    Authors: Saleem, P A;

    Reference No: MAR0130(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Case (B) suggests a formula for compensation structure, including commissions for salesmen. ... More

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