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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0235 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The case deals with a large consumer panel (more than 5,000 families) operations. The Textiles Committee, Bombay, is operating this panel on a continuous basis. Executives of a group of textile mills have been considering how they use the information generated by the Textiles Committee. It requires evaluation of panel operation, ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0324 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The third of the set, this case describes the organization's efforts to introduce budgetary control systems at the regional level. It also describes the Financial Adviser's efforts to help the regional managers prepare a set of semi-annual budgets from the trial balance generated by the financial accounting system. ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0184 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: A leading manufacturer of refrigerators is planning to introduce a new product -- an airconditioner. A study is commissioned to understand the target consumers' buying behaviour. The marketing manager, aided by the findings and recommendations of the research group, needs to devise a promotional strategy. The case provides an ... More

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Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S;

Reference No: BP0141(A) Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: In May 1978, the companys Managing Director was concerned over the delay in getting government sanctions for starting an export-oriented tool-manufacturing venture. His dilemma was how best he could communicate the urgency of the situation and the need for speedy clearance of the project to the government, particularly the bureaucracy. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M.G.;

Reference No: PROD0144(G) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Roy Dholakia, Ruby; Bothra, K C;

Reference No: MAR0194 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The market position of a large and regionally dominant matches manufacturer has eroded over the years. A market research study reveals interesting facts about the preferences, attitudes and behavior of consumers and retailers. A creative marketing strategy is required to stay on top of a price conscious market. ... More

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Authors: Ramani, K V;

Reference No: QM0132TEC(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: This section describes the various factors influencing "bias" in the estimators derived from a simulation run. Some of these factors are: 1) initial conditions, 2) final conditions, 3) sampling methods, and 4) estimation methods. ... More

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Authors: Jain, Vivek; Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0108(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Case (A) describes the evolution of a familyowned business over fortyseven years, from paper trading to a multibusiness organization. The group, managed by three generations of a family, now faces either stagnation or entry into new and unknown fields. The case provides an opportunity to identify and ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: OB0056(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: A personnel manager begins a casual statistical analysis of absenteeism. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0322 Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The first of a set of three related cases, this case gives the historical background of the Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Society Limited (Cooptex) since its inception, and the objectives set for1971-1978 as part of an MBO system being introduced. ... More

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Authors: Matthai, Ravi J;

Reference No: BP0134 Pages: 47 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, like many laboratories of the Councils of Scientific and Industrial Research, India, was being criticized for not being relevant to the needs of the nation. There was an explicit change in policy from "basic" to "applied" research and administrative practices were introduced to bring about ... More

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Authors: Issac, Akkanad M;

Reference No: OB0053 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Deals with 1) the factors influencing the identification of products, the setting up of a small?scale industrial unit, and the motivation in entrepreneurial process; 2) a critical assessment of an entrepreneur??his relations with a major research (advanced technology) organization in the context of a time?bound national communication experiment. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0320 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The case describes in detail the costing system of a handloom development corporation. The immediate problem faced by the organization is the apparent overpricing of its silk sarees and the resultant inventory build-up. Students can suggest revised prices and evaluate the system from the point of view of cost ... More

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