Reference No: CMA0335(B)Pages: 10Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This is in continuation of "Ïntegration of Paddy-Rice System - Srilanka Paddy Marketing Board (A)". After analysing the procurement, paddy milling and rice distribution, the Chairman of the Paddy Marketing Board comes out with certain assumptions and proposes a new system to coordinate the task. The details of the proposed ... More
Reference No: CMA0315Pages: 8Published on: 18, March, 1975
Abstract: This case discusses design rules for building organizational structures. It also discusses the various bases for organizations. It helps to delineate questions like managerial decentralization, building of effective task group and exercise of controls at different levels. ... More
Reference No: BP0061(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This is a follow-up of the caseThe Hindu (AR) (BP0061). Case (B) may be given during class discussion on The Hindu (AR), say after thirty or forty minutes. The class discussion on Case (B) could focus on the evaluation of strategy of The Hindu. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0009Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case refers to a public utility organization where the union had given notice for termination of the existing wage agreement. Since the two parties could not come to a bilateral agreement, the conciliation officer tried to mediate. The process of conciliation is described in the case. Students are expected ... More
Reference No: BP0061(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The single-centre publication strategy of The Hindu is posing problems in light of competition from multi-centre publications, local loyalties, regional differences, and transportation problems. The Hindus strategy raises some short-, medium- and long-term issues in light of scarcity of newsprint and increasing costs. ... More
Reference No: CMA0293Pages: 7Published on: 20, November, 1974
Abstract: The Indian field organization of an international voluntary agency has proposed a rural development project for providing assistance. The objectives of the field organization and the parent organization seem to clash, bringing out relevant issues regarding the interpretation of objectives of rural development, tailoring of the programme in view of ... More
Reference No: CMA0304Pages: 13Published on: 16, October, 1974
Abstract: The chief executive officer of a district (CEO) introduced some changes in methods of work and other organizational practices. He introduced PERT and CPM at the district level trained various officers in the new techniques. After his transfer from the district, the organization reverted back to the old practice. This ... More
Reference No: CMA0273TEC Pages: 6Published on: 24, September, 1974
Abstract: The need for quantitative aids to decision-making and their broad framework is discussed. Various classes of techniques are introduced without formulation. ... More
