Reference No: PSG0016Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: A project was undertaken under the aegis of India Population Project in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh to study the possible effects of improved nutrition on human fertility. This case describes the objectives of the programme and includes a review of the project undertaken in Karnataka in 1974. ... More
Reference No: BP0158TEC(E)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The forms of parliamentary control are discussed in this note. It lists the various channels through which Parliament exercises its control. The effectiveness of various channels, including the Committee on Public Undertakings, is brought out. The discussion of parliamentary control is in the context of the autonomy and accountability of ... More
Reference No: MAR0227Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case deals with interpretation of data obtained by the company on pretesting the proposed advertisement. A special feature of the pretest is the focus of the pneumonic used in the advertisement in order to register a high recall amongst the various segments of consumers, literate or illiterate. The decision ... More
Reference No: MAR0243Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) was manufactured for the first time in India by ABS Plastics Limited. The company had to direct its strategies to two different levels: the end-users of the plastic products and the manufacturers of plastic goods. Students are required to suggest marketing strategies for this purpose. ... More
Reference No: F&A0325Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Narrates the discussion between the managing director and the chief accountant of a forest development corporation regarding the commencement of a boat-building yard. It gives a detailed breakup of the price and cost structure of a typical 48-feet teakwood- based boat they intend to manufacture as an ongoing activity. Students ... More
Reference No: CMA0486Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Illustrates the management problems of handloom weavers' cooperatives vis-a-vis the responsibilities of the public handloom projects. This case particularly reflects the organizational and human resource problems of the handloom sector. ... More