Reference No: QM0051(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes the situation a municipal corporation faces while computerizing some of its operational systems. The application areas are described in sufficient detail so that costs and benefits of each can be estimated. ... More
Reference No: OB0009Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This case presents the dynamics of leadership operations in the research station of an agricultural university. This research station is very productive. An analysis of the dynamics indicates high achievement, power, affiliation and extension motives. Reactions of various categories of staff to the leadership are also presented. ... More
Reference No: QM0060Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This case describes the strategy for introducing a computer- based management information system in a large firm producing a single major product at several factories. ... 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: P&IR0071(B)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The three cases refer to the problem of discipline in industry. They highlight the fact that disciplinary measures can be taken by the management under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act even when misconduct takes place outside the factory premises. Case (A) describes the problem and the philosophy of the ... More
Reference No: QM0048(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case illustrates the use of the mathematical programming technique where price volume relationships exist. The limitation of linear programming is illustrated. The problem is solved through the use of mixed integer programming technique. ... More
Reference No: OB0002Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This is one of a series of cases describing the career background of a high?achievement oriented small industry entrepreneur. It is useful for studying the behaviour background of small industry entrepreneurs. ... 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: QM0058Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Investment alternatives under uncertainty in a personal situation are discussed. The opportunity rate of return can be illustrated along with the concept of choice of criterion for decision making under uncertainty. ... More
