Reference No: BP0044Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes the pressures and problems faced by a man with a PhD in Organizational Behaviour from abroad, and consulting experience in India, when he decides to get involved in his family business. Dr C.A. Narayanan takes charge of Kannagi Mills, a unit of the Alagappa Group headed by his ... More
Reference No: F&A0188Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The officer in charge of the credit authorization section is evaluating a request for granting credit for meeting working capital requirements. The case presents data for assessing the need for working capital requirements, availability of funds from various sources, past performance, and history of credit granted by the bank from ... More
Reference No: P&IR0038(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes in a historical perspective the background of the management and employees, and gives an account of the industrial relations machinery existing in the organization before the management formally launched the personnel function. This case acts as background material for the subsequent cases. In itself, it lends itself to a ... More
Reference No: F&A0179(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Relates to the introduction of a formal planning system in the international division of the bank. Includes issues of the process of selling and introducing the system and technical design considerations. For maximum effectiveness, this case should be followed in the next class session by Case (B),F&A0180 which ... More
Reference No: P&IR0084Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case illustrates the principle of equity in promotion policies. The equity is disturbed with the introduction of an advanced technology production process. ... More
Reference No: MAR0099Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the development of demand forecast for a product which is presently in a totally sellers' market and commands a considerable premium over the control price. As a result, there are serious distractions in the marketplace, and the registration queue gives very little useful indications of the ... More
Reference No: PROD0097Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: An integrated case about the problems of a silk filature. Provides ample scope for discussion of the production management aspects in a rural industry. How the general business environment affects the industry is examined. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0038(D)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: This part describes the management's efforts to stabilize industrial relations in the organization by streamlining the procedure for handling employees' grievances. It also brings out some changes in managerial roles resulting from the strike. ... More
Reference No: MAR0090Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case outlines the information needs of a company in planning the introduction of any product. The investigation process used by the company's marketing research executive for meeting the various information needs is given. Students are expected to evaluate the investigation process and the information generated by the research. On ... More
Reference No: F&A0228Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case focuses on a relatively small company caught in a squeeze between rising costs and fixed selling prices determined by the government, and its approach to planning as a means of halting the erosion of profits. The major issue relates to the relevance of a formal planning system to ... More
Reference No: F&A0182Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Deals with project appraisal for capital participation and provision of funds by a bank, and evaluation of assumptions on which forecasts are used. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0087Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the source of supply of labour and the recruitment procedures of a rapidly expanding organization. The case covers the change from an informal to a more formal and objective selection system. Consequent to this change, the main source of new hiring became more broad based, to ... More
Reference No: BP0045Pages: 42Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: TI Cycles is one of the two largest cycle manufacturing units in the country as of 1972. The Case poses the problem of formulating a strategy for TI Cycles in the face of severe competition, sluggish demand, escalating costs, and governmental pressures to hold the prices. The companys response is to ... More
