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: P&IR0077(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Case (A) P&IR0077(A) is about the emergence and behaviour of two unions socialist and communist in an American firm of architects and engineers. It raises discussions on several industrial relations, issues, such as union recognition, inter union rivalry, union pressures, management response, etc. The class is expected to ... 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: BP0027Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: A large textile company is considering whether to enter into the manufacture of readymade garments as a few competitiors have already done. The case also presents several alternative arragements by which the company could distribute readymade garments without manufactring garments themselves. ... More
Reference No: CMA0152(A)Pages: 6Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Introduces the Sarangpur ICD project and its project officer as at the beginning of the project. It tries to illustrate the problems that arise in ranking jobs for status hierarchy. The case illustrates a typical situation in the administrative process of shifting people from one place to another, and how ... More
Reference No: CMA0149(B)Pages: 10Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Relates to the use of managerial tools rather than the norms for determining the feasibility of a rural electric cooperative. Emphasis is given on the use of breakeven analysis for determining economic feasibility during different phases of electrification and different volumes of turnover after final phase is over in retail ... More
Reference No: CMA0159(B)Pages: 9Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The study concentrates on the ICD project officer's problems concerning the techno-economics of the semen bank which is producing semen for the entire district's artificial insemination programme. ... More
Reference No: CMA0158Pages: 5Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The case deals with three factors 1) VLI's concept of his work, 2) the VLI's place in the village structure in which he works, and 3) his place in the ICD structure as a final implementor. ... More
Reference No: CMA0152(C)Pages: 9Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The text examines the comparative situation between the Sarangpur ICD, the District Milk Procurement Cooperative and the urban liquid milk scheme which provides the market. The case shows, in action, the communications between the PO, his parallel officers in the cooperative and the urban liquid milk scheme and how each ... More
Reference No: CMA0151Pages: 16Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: This is a general introduction to the Sarangpur Project. The case shows that while there is considerable increase in the animal husbry activities, there is no commensurate increase in funds other resources. It further shows that little is being done to devise a system of appraisal control which would enable ... More
Reference No: CMA0161Pages: 10Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Summarizes the history of a small ready-mixed cattle feed plant planned as part of the ICD project. It refers to the conception and implementation of the cattle feed factory and its paralised nature of operations. It emphasizes the effect of initial administration of project planning, the nature of the practical ... More
Reference No: CMA0149(A)Pages: 18Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The promoters of a rural electric cooperative, to be established for retailing only electricity, are advised to take up all allied services also. But they have different views on the aims objectives of the rural electric cooperative hence they view the advice from differing angles. ... More
Reference No: CMA0159(A)Pages: 12Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Illustrates the need for organization, integration of activities which cannot bear control from two different organizations. It further illustrates the factors responsible for making the administrative machinery ineffective in the achievement of the objectives of the organization. It shows how understanding and commitment of people within the organization can be ... More
Reference No: CMA0155(B)Pages: 2Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: This text details the pressures under which the PO is working. It shows factors like massiveness of the project, its wide geographic coverage combined with low budget, affecting his efficiency. It further shows that the manner in which the delegation of job has been made to two officers immediately under ... More
