Reference No: OB0023Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The general manager explains why he left the mills and his differences with the managing director. In the process, he reveals a great deal about his own ambitions, goals, behaviour and personality. The case is used to illuminate the effects of Indian culture and social system on organizational behaviour and ... 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: CMA0019Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The manager of the cotton ginning factory is considering whether he should replace old gins with modern ones. The teaching focus is on the problems of processing the innovation needed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0013(J)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Dissatisfied with the system of distribution through stockists, the top management of the firm was considering whether it should replace this distribution system by its own distribution system. Criteria for evaluating alternative systems of distribution can be discussed effectively with the help of this case. ... More
Reference No: QM0015Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Demonstrates the use of relevant costs in a decision problem and the application of the theory of queues in deciding man-machine allocation. In solving the problems posed, it should be ensured that the class understands the exhibits. ... 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: MAR0002Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with the various procedures adopted in the development of the new "Daisy" soap that was to replace the "Daisy" soap that had lost market shares. ... More
Reference No: MAR0012Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Describes various salesmen's incentive schemes. Arguments in favour and against group incentive versus individual incentive systems are put forward. The question as to whether the company should use a different incentive scheme for managers as compared to the salesmen is discussed. Problems of implementation of incentive schemes are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: ECO0024Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The note contains factual information regarding and role played by the Managing Agency system in the promotion, Financial and management of Indian business. The existing information o this system is document in this note which servers as a background reading material for "Flogging the Dead Horse Should the Managing
Agency ... More