Reference No: PROD0050Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More
Reference No: ECO0129Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the problems created by the restrictions of the Reserve Bank of India on the use of "public deposits" by non banking companies. The Indian Cotton Mills Federation, whose members were adversely affected by the regulation, was considerin manner in which the case was to be presented ... More
Reference No: OB0058(B)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about the leadership behaviour of a textile mill director, depicting the various problems that come up to him and how he handles them. The case raises questions about delegation and coordination of work. ... More
Reference No: PROD0033Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about the use of statistical control charts for controlling day?to?day finished stock inventories in an automobile manufacturing company. It highlights the fact that control charts can help in identifying other areas and problems and in solving them. ... More
Reference No: ECO0065(D)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case is a sequel to Modern Cable Company (C), dealing with the problem of incorporating the market limitation on various products of the company into the linear programming model set up earlier. ... More
Reference No: ECO0123Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Concerns the purchasing policy of a large iron and steel company. The company's policy for procuring coal was based on certain considerations and environmental factors that had radically changed during the period under review in the case. How should the company modify its procurement policy in the light of the ... More
Reference No: OB0037Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the expansion and diversification of Hindustan Lever and the organizational choice that was made to meet the new demands of the situation. It also discusses the role and membership of committees in relation to organizational studies. Lastly, it describes the way a consultant studied the problem ... More
Reference No: F&A0062Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: A closely held company enters into a new foreign collaboration agreement. It must weigh the tax implications of alternative patterns of shareholding of the new company for Indian and foreign shareholders of the venture. Alternative assumptions of distribution of profits may be made to discuss the issue of shareholding pattern ... More
Reference No: ECO0065(B)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: To examine critically the methods employed by the marketing and production departments for planning the production and marketing operations of the company. To evolve an alternative approach which would help the company to increase its profits Performanc. ... More
Reference No: MAR0060Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case revolves around the concept of the purchase decision making unit for industrial marketing. The participants are expected to identify the individuals of each decision making unit and their role in the purchase decision making process. A number of decision situations are described. Excerpts from the research study, "Purchasing ... More
