Reference No: PROD0049(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case describes how, in a small rubber company, the introduction of a new hydraulic press to replace hand?operated presses brings up questions of meeting production targets and wages of workers in the new press. Targets can be met only if working time is reduced by improving the layout ... More
Reference No: OB0017(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Describes how the new general manager tries to change his executives' behaviour, and his attempts to win the executives' and workers' confidence; and its effect on some of the executives who believe in stricter methods. ... More
Reference No: PROD0013(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Capacity planning is the step subsequent to forecasting the future sales pattern. The note discusses how to find out the plant sizes and their time phasing so that the demand is satisfied at minimum cost. The total cost is discounted to first period. ... More
Reference No: QM0002Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case revolves around the issue of pricing in an oligopolistic market. It discusses issues like use of price cutting for introducing a new product, ability of the firm to withstand retaliation from competitors, and the benefit the society receives from the price fall. The other minor issues raised are ... More
Reference No: MAR0285(B)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with the decision problem of discontinuing some items from the product line of the company. Arguments in favour and against continuing two specific products are given. In case these products are withdrawn, implications on company's costs, revenues and profits are described. ... More
Reference No: OB0024(C2)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A report on the interrelationship of rolled products sales and production with the export department. Students analyze the transcript of a joint meeting in light of the nature of the task to be done. ... More
Reference No: OB0049(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The managing director wants to give more decision?making responsibility to his subordinates, but, having been autocratic in the past, he is not sure how to start. ... More
Reference No: MAR0285(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This caselet has been prepared for the first session for beginners in the study of marketing management. The concept of selective marketing is highlighted. The idea of matching marketing effort to the marketing opportunity available is highlighted. ... More
Reference No: CMA0009Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1963
Abstract: An explanation of the functions of dairy husbandry division of a major dairy, giving the problems before the manager in establishing a new feed plant. ... More
Reference No: BP0010(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1963
Abstract: A major paper manufacturer is trying to decide whether to bid for some interest in a small government paper mill which has on hand machinery needed to make it a larger unit. ... More
