Reference No: MAR0128Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: A national laboratory has changed the focus of its work from "basic" to "applied" research. The change creates new problems in relation to the "culture" of the laboratory, the organization, the motivation of scientists and boundary relationships. ... More
Reference No: BP0053Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: History of a large Indian business house is provided to discuss intercompany investments, sole selling agency agreements, multiple subsidiary companies, and the nature of controls exercised in large groups. These topics can be discussed in the context of changing social values. ... More
Reference No: F&A0269Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes in detail the corporate plan introduced by a new management team in a large public sector undertaking after there has been considerable criticism of the inability of indigenous suppliers of power equipment to deliver the promised supply. The corporate plan is described in detail and adequate data relating to ... More
Reference No: P&IR0055(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the process of computerization and its organizational implications in an industrial undertaking. In Part A, the management's decision to install a computer and its acceptance at various managerial levels are brought out in a historical perspective. Part B describes the effects of computerization on industrial relations in the organization. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0043(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes a series of minor and major acts of indiscipline committed by an employee of a large public sector organization over a period of fourteen years; records the action taken by the management on various occasions; describes the intention of the management to deal with the employee's conduct ... More
Reference No: F&A0251Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The chairman of the company has assured the shareholders of a minimum dividend following increase in the company's licensed capacity. The chief accountant and other senior executives analyse the market for beer, the demand potential, plus the structure and behaviour of material costs and operating expenses, to see if the ... More
Reference No: F&A0236Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with marginal income accounting for planning purposes. Involves separation of fixed and variable costs and making a distinction between direct and indirect costs, and the irrelevance of allocation of overhead and common costs for planning purposes. ... More
Reference No: CMA0308(A)Pages: 10Published on: 21, January, 1974
Abstract: The case focuses on the problems the Paddy Marketing Board of Sri Lanka faces in the procurement of rice paddy, maintenance of quality control measures and high cost of procurement. A suitable organizational strategy has to be evolved under the existing system in order to achieve maximum efficiency. ... More
Reference No: CMA0308(B)Pages: 4Published on: 21, January, 1974
Abstract: The case deals with the findings of the expert committee set up by Sri Lanka Paddy Marketing Board to suggest changes in the organizational structure of the Board. The attempt is to find out the feasibility of adoption of the suggested changes by the expert committee in the existing organizational ... More
Reference No: CMA0313Pages: 7Published on: 24, July, 1974
Abstract: This case discusses the problem as to the decision whether an investment for expanding the production facilities through additional equipment and of labour is worthwhile for Kishore Bharat. ... More