Reference No: PROD0167Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This case deals with the production scheduling of multiple products using a single facility for production. Production rates are assumed to be very high compared to consumption rates. There is a major setup cost for the family of products scheduled and minor set up cost for individual products. The concept ... More
Reference No: OB0114Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Dr Shekhar joins Navjivan Enterprises as a Behavioural Scientist in the Personnel Department, and, within a month of joining, resigns and leaves the organization. The factors responsible for his resignation are examined through a series of interviews with Dr Shekhar, and a few others associated with his work. The case ... More
Reference No: CMA0535Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Mr. Badruzaman assumed charge as special officer of Kundha Industrial Tea Factory. He started examining the possibilities of increasing the income of farmer members. He realized that improvement in the quality of leaf received by the factory would increase the income of farmers. But, as a cooperative, he encountered resistance ... More
Reference No: MAR0254Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Presents a new concept in health care where the promoters plan to set up a modern hospital having all necessary facilities with the assistance of Indian doctors settled abroad. The concept requires a donation from these doctors, in return for which they shall get attractive facilities for settling in India. ... More
Reference No: OB0161(A)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Presents the history and growth details of a bank with several thousand employees. The organizational structures at the branch level, at the zonal level and at the central level are presented. Some of the critical roles and their evaluation in the bank are also described. ... More
Reference No: PROD0165Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Deals with the problems of acceptance sampling by attributes. It involves evaluation of some sampling inspection plans used for a transcription project, and design of an inspection plan for a pre?specified average outgoing quality limit, which will ensure minimum average Total Inspection. Rectifying Inspection is presupposed and the problem ... More
Reference No: F&A0341Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Raises the issue of the impact on production when an item is repeatedly produced because of the increasing efficiency of workers due to learning (or experience). ... More
Reference No: OB0112Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Managers with ideas are likely to emerge successful if they have patience and perseverance. This case demonstrates how a young manager is able to get his ideas across with patience. A new system of payrolls suggested by him is resisted in the beginning. When he pursues it patiently he succeeds ... More