Reference No: ECO0219Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The study aims at describing the general method of national forecasting followed by official agencies of developed countries. It discusses the procedures of forecasting through two methods, viz. successive approximation method and the method of simultaneous solution of equations in connection with econometric models. Finally, it compares the approaches followed ... More
Reference No: BP0098Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes: a) company history, b) its owner chairman and his style of management, and c) the opportunities and threats posed by a set of impending changes in leadership, appointment of a new deputy general manager, expansion, diversification, and professionalization. This case is a supplement to "Ajit Verma: The MBA' (F& ... More
Reference No: OB0008Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This is a description of the career background of a high achievement oriented small industry entrepreneur. This is useful for studying the behaviour backgrounds of small industry entrepreneurs. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0029Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This case presents the situation where a personnel department has been newly established in the organization. The circumstances leading to the establishment and the events after the establishment are discussed. An attempt is made to evaluate the frictions and the need for a personnel department in this industry as well ... More
Reference No: P&IR0040(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case Jagat Mills (A) to (D) are expected to be run as exercises in the determination of salary structure. Case (A) refers to the background to the problem of salary determination in Jagat Mills. Case (B) discusses the possible methodology to be employed in formulating salary structure and the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0054(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The three cases refer to the problem of apprentice training not covered under the Apprentice Act, 1961. Case (A) relates to the situation where the apprentices in a department were able to produce output equivalent to that of regular employees but they were paid only a fixed stipend. The regular employees ... More
Reference No: MAR0139Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case is based on a brand awareness study among high school students in Ahmedabad. The purpose of the case is to expose participants to data analysis. The situation offers possibilities of using various analytical techniques. The primary data are stored on computer tapes. ... More
Reference No: F&A0256Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case is designed to emphasize the essential factors to be kept in mind while making a bonus issue. It also provides an opportunity for making the necessary calculations for deciding the issue of bonus shares. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0076Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of promotion in a textile mill. The situation arose when a salesman died and his position was to be filled in by one of the two joint salesmen who were working under him. One of them had many years' experience in the sales department, ... More
Reference No: F&A0273Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Deccan Refrigerators Limited produced and marketed refrigerators, gas cylinders and bus bodies. After an initial spell of successful operations, the company began to face a tough time in the market. A technical problem with its refrigerators seemed mainly to account for this. The case presents the situation at a time ... More
Reference No: QM0052Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This case deals with estimating credit needs and examining the relationship between the credit needs and the operational decisions of procurement, milling and sales. The optimal purchase, production and sales decisions can be made with the help of linear programming. ... More
Reference No: QM0071Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with a proposed pineapple-processing factory in Northeast India that was to be the largest of its kind when completed. The case sets out details of environmental constraints, procurement of raw material, investment analysis, and so on. A feasibility report by consultants supplemented by data from Indian ... More