Reference No: P&IR0077(F)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Cases (E) P&IR0079(E) and (F) are about disciplinary action. Case (E) P&IR0079(E) provides the chargesheet, written reply, and necessary background for discussing and analyzing the procedure used for conducting the disciplinary enquiry. After Case (E) P&IR0079(E) has been discussed, Case (F), Part I, which ... More
Reference No: F&A0116Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Deals with the problems involved in formulating and implementing budgets for repairs and maintenance. The main issues are 1) alternative ways of classification of R&M costs say, into minor and major, routine and non routine, preventive and curative, etc. 2) the criteria for such classifications, and 3) the utility of such classifications ... More
Reference No: P&IR0026(C)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Cases (B) P&IR0026(B) and (C) P&IR0026(C) are about fixation of working hours and workload and payment of overtime for the technical supervisory staff. They also lead to an examination of some aspects of bureaucracy in the organization. Case (C) P&IR0026(C) is given for discussion ... More
Reference No: PROD0078Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Presents a situation where there is scope for simplification of work and for relating the simplification to financial implications. Provides an opportunity to students to quantify the benefits of suggested work simplifications and their effects on the workload of employees. In a sense it makes the students challenge the conventional ... More
Reference No: MAR0083Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case presents a research problem and expects the student to formulate a questionnaire for use by field investigators in a survey. Three different groups of respondents are expected to be covered: 1) recent first time purchasers, 2) repeat purchasers, and 3) purchasers who had bought insurance but have now discontinued for various ... More
Reference No: P&IR0078(D)Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Case (C) P&IR0078(C) describes the union strategy of pressurizing the management, and the management's counter strategy to eliminate the union's influence upon the workers. The workers ultimately change their loyalty in favour of the management. Case (D) describes how the management concludes an agreement with the workers' representatives, ... More
Reference No: F&A0149Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Brings out the initial problems in establishing a factory; helps in analyzing the technical feasibility and other aspects relating to establishing a business; and provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of strategic planning and its implementation. ... More
Reference No: BP0040(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case describes the history of the company since its incorporation (in 1960) to 1968. It focuses on the major proxy fight between the Firestone Rubber and Tyre Company and the Kilachand interests which arose over the issue of the appointment of a firm in which the Kilachands were interested as the ... More
Reference No: PROD0014Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: A layout exercise in which the student is asked to establish the layout for a new plant which will be manufacturing two distinct product lines, one of high volume and the other of low. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0025(A)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: A promotion policy for the technical supervisory staff was not implemented by the chief engineer because of a reorganization scheme which he wanted to introduce. The staff then demanded implementation of the promotion policy. The class analyses the promotion policy, reorganization scheme and the personnel problems arising out of it. ... More
Reference No: MAR0081Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: This case deals with the marketing problems of a company, following its modernization and expansion programme. Students are expected to discuss the problems of product policy and the nature of changes that need to be made in the sales organization to cope with the expansion programme. ... More
