Most Popular cases

List of Most Popular Cases

  1. Polychem Limited**

    Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

    Reference No: BP0052 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Describes the history and growth of an Indian company that was the first to manufacture polystyrene in the country. Useful in identifying the strategies and policies followed by the company and the evaluation of their results; provides a comparison with the Synthetics and Chemicals Case (BP0040) in terms of product, ... More

  2. Synthetics & Chemicals Limited (B)**

    Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

    Reference No: BP0040(B) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Covers the history of Synthetics and Chemicals Limited between 1958 and 1961, and describes its plans for further expansion in synthetic rubber manufacturing in the wake of the developments in the Indian petrochemical industry since 1961. Provides scope for discussing the pros and cons of further expansion. ... More

  3. Service Entrepreneur: SB **

    Authors: Rao, T V;

    Reference No: OB0048 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This is the study of a passive entrepreneur who could not prosper because of lack of initiative, although the environment offered him a lot of opportunities. ... More

  4. Ahmedabad Public Utility

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S; Monappa, Arun;

    Reference No: P&IR0008 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Describes the specific procedures used for selecting managerial personnel for a large public utility firm. ... More

  5. Larsen and Toubro Limited (A)

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Camillus, J C;

    Reference No: F&A0233(A) Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Traces the growth of Larsen and Toubro Limited from an import house of engineering goods to its current position as one of the largest industrial houses, manufacturing engineering goods. The environmental, organizational and market variables responsible for the growth of L&T are traced, and the relative changes of the ... More

  6. Joshi and Discipline (A)

    Authors: Sheth, N R; Shukla, H C;

    Reference No: P&IR0043(A) Pages: 13 Published 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

  7. Industrial Development Corporation of Orissa Limited

    Authors: Mohanty, Brajaraj; Camillus, J C;

    Reference No: F&A0247 Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Deals with the budgetary control system and management control systems and processes. Emphasis has been placed on the components of budgeting and preparation of budgets. Other aspects touched upon are capital budgeting and longrange planning. ... More

  8. Electric Manufacturing Company: Forecasting Problem **

    Authors: Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0099 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The objective of the case is to study the suitability of different forecasting methods for regular and maintenance inventories. A computer programme that uses exponential smoothing to forecast (developed by IIMA Computer Centre) is used. Finally, the focus shifts to devising a forecasting system. ... More

  9. National Rayon Corporation Limited (AR)**

    Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

    Reference No: BP0049(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Presents an account of the development of the largest rayon filament yarn producer in the country; discusses the strategy which successfully integrated company operations for the manufacture of chemicals required by it, but failed to manufacture the most essential raw material--rayon-grade wood pulp; and illustrates how the company diversified its ... More

  10. RMP: Gasket Manufacturing Company **

    Authors: Rao, T V;

    Reference No: OB0046 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Career description of an entrepreneur from a poor family and with little education. This case brings out the role of precipitating factors in the development of an entrepreneur and his decision?making processes. ... More

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