Reference No: F&A0233(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Traces the growth of Larsen and Toubro Limited from an import house of engineering goods to its current position as one of the largest industrial houses, manufacturing engineering goods. The environmental, organizational and market variables responsible for the growth of L&T are traced, and the relative changes of the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0043(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes a series of minor and major acts of indiscipline committed by an employee of a large public sector organization over a period of fourteen years; records the action taken by the management on various occasions; describes the intention of the management to deal with the employee's conduct ... More
Reference No: BP0040(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Covers the history of Synthetics and Chemicals Limited between 1958 and 1961, and describes its plans for further expansion in synthetic rubber manufacturing in the wake of the developments in the Indian petro chemical industry since 1961. Provides scope for discussing the pros and cons of further expansion. ... More
Reference No: OB0048Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This is the study of a passive entrepreneur who could not prosper because of lack of initiative, although the environment offered him a lot of opportunities. ... More
Reference No: F&A0247Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the budgetary control system and management control systems and processes. Emphasis has been placed on the components of budgeting and preparation of budgets. Other aspects touched upon are capital budgeting and long range planning. ... 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: BP0049(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Presents an account of the development of the largest rayon filament yarn producer in the country; discusses the strategy which successfully integrated company operations for the manufacture of chemicals required by it, but failed to manufacture the most essential raw material--rayon-grade wood pulp; and illustrates how the company diversified its ... More
Reference No: F&A0213Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the structural problems encountered by a service organization in implementing the recommendations of the Review Committee set up to redefine its objectives and recommend appropriate organizational changes. It also describes the activities of the service organization and requires the formulation of an appropriate structure consistent with its operations and ... More
Reference No: P&IR0004(C)Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the attempts at resolving the industrial dispute between the management and the union through bilateral negotiations with the help of the government's labour department administration and an outside trade union leader. ... More
