Reference No: P&IR0061Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: This case refers to the existing wage differentials at the plant level. It focuses on intradepartmental and interdepartmental differentials. The need for job evaluation is seen as the basic problem. ... More
Reference No: BP0043Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Should an educational institution become a member of a cultural organization for obtaining the special member rates offered in its hostel? In evaluating the alternatives, relevant costs need to be determined and both the quantitative as well as qualitative evidence need to be evaluated. ... More
Reference No: F&A0156(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Describes how the top management of a large and growing bank contemplates setting up an organization for providing an induction and refresher training programme to its clerical staff. The case studies the details of the training organisation's setup at the head office; and the region, content and objectives of the ... More
Reference No: F&A0147Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Sanjay, the branch manager, is dissatisfied with his performance evaluation during 1965. He has doubts about the soundness of the appraisal system where five different functionaries at the head office evaluate performance. Each functionary evaluates the manager's performance with respect to the work (deposits, advances, public relations, inspection, follow-ups, etc.) for ... More
Reference No: F&A0152Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: A textile mill has approached a financial institution for an additional working capital loan of Rs.60 lakhs. The case highlights the problem arising from poor fund generation relative to fixed costs. The gross profit of the company is insufficient to meet the interest burden, which has substantially increased because a ... More
Reference No: F&A0169Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: The case deals with a medium-sized textile mill's application for revision of loan limits in order to meet working capital requirements. The additional working capital is required for financing a new product mix and the consequent changes in its distribution channel. The case also gives monthly data on the fluctuations ... More
Reference No: MAR0091Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: This case brings out the basic aspects of the marketing concept and can be used to illustrate the major differences between marketing and selling. The company gives the impression that it is selling almost everything it can produce; but a deeper analysis brings out the lack of marketing concept, absence ... More
Reference No: F&A0156(B)Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: A sequel to Estella Bank (A) F&A0156, this case describes the working of one of the twenty-seven training centres set up by the bank, as part of its training scheme for clerical staff, and documents data on the training scheme. ... More
Reference No: PROD0003Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: A varnish plant superintendent wants to know whether he can increase his output by about 30% without spending money on equipment. The case provides an exercise in finding out utilization of key work stations/equipment and in deciding an optimum utilization and scheduling for the required production. ... More