Reference No: OB0016Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The executive director is trying to decide whether to implement a central training scheme for the recently decentralized group of companies comprising HAFE. The training centre issue focuses on the problems and implications of decentralization and how inter-group rivalries affect decision-making in this area. ... 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
Reference No: MAR0007Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with the frequent decision problem of extending the product line through introduction of additional size/packs of a particular product. Participants are supposed to evolve criteria for evaluation of alternatives in such a decision situation, and apply these criteria in coming up with a recommendation with respect ... More
Reference No: MAR0053Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The company was expecting to change its channels of distribution from manufacturer- age- retailers to a system of direct distribution to retailers. It outlines the views of those managers who favour alternative one versus those who support the other. Information on various dimensions of costs and benefits of the two ... More
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: 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: MAR0015(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This is a sequel to the Western India Pharmaceutical Company (M) case in which issues were raised as to what would be the appropriate pricing strategies for a small unit to fight with large multinationals. This case deals with problems of price competition faced by the same unit from still ... More
