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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0034(B) Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A description of the job requirements and attitudes of the chief engineer, including interviews with his assistants. The class analyses the job demands and relates the analysis with the engineer's emergent behaviour, frustration and withdrawal, and assesses whether or not he "delegates" responsibility. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0024(A) Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A description of three related top executives who are treated as a small group with norms, values, etc. Students analyze the case using the same conceptual tools as for worker small groups. ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0009 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A discussion of the problems faced by the management in getting a new issue underwritten and the considerations to be kept in mind at the time of employing underwriters. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Parameswaran, K V;

Reference No: PROD0049(A) Pages: 10 Published 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

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Authors: Pruthi, S P S;

Reference No: ECO0028(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: The case highlights the experience of a lending company in its dealing with the government machinery. It includes an analysis of the problems of (A) Industrial Licensing, (B) capital issue, (C) Import of capital goods, (D) Foreign collaboration ... More

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Authors: Karim, A A;

Reference No: MAR0002 Pages: 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

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Authors: Copen, M R;

Reference No: PROD0013(A) Pages: 6 Published 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

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Authors: Mote, V L;

Reference No: QM0002 Pages: 5 Published 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

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0019 Pages: 9 Published 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

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0015(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Deals with the pricing strategy of a new product by a small manufacturer in an industry dominated by giant multinationals. The case examines how a small unit can enter and expand into the market. The issues related to relative role of price and non-price competition, use of brand names, expectations ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: PROD0021 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case deals with decisions to be taken for drawing up a wage payment plan for a proposed tyre manufacturing plant. The focus is on the types of policy decisions that must be made and the systems and types of information required for determining wage levels and wage rates for ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: BP0136 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: This case is a revised version, combining the material covered in Mahanagar Municipal Dairy (A) & (B) ( BP0014 & BP0015), to facilitate discussion in one class session. The problems of managing multiple constituencies in a public system context are highlighted. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0024(E) Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The president explains his ideas on the relationship between distance, formality and authority. Other executives also report their ideas. Students explore these statements in order to understand better each of these concepts and the influence of Indian culture on their conception. ... More

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Authors: George, P.S.;

Reference No: CMA0014(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: An overall picture of a large commercial milk producer who prepares an indigenous milk product and sells it in a big city. ... More

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