Reference No: MAR0144(G)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case highlights the problems being faced by the company regarding its channels of distribution, especially the wholesalers. The alternatives being considered by the management to bring the wholesalers in line are presented, as also the details of the company's marketing strategy. The alternatives are to be evaluated in light ... More
Reference No: BP0076(B)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the organizational tasks to be performed by the key functional departments and their heads, the regional directors, and the stations and station managers. The differentiation among the departments and the interdependencies, which demand a high amount of integration, are highlighted. The concept of power through control over resources and ... More
Reference No: MAR0169Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: There had been a great deal of similarity in the advertising for transistor radios. Early in 1972, the agency for Phillips wanted to break new ground in campaigning. But the company managers asked if a distinctive treatment would make sense to the less sophisticated target consumers in semiurban markets. Besides ... More
Reference No: BP0095Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The public sector steel companies in India represent an overwhelmingly dominant segment of the total steel industry of the country. As such, corporate long range planning assumes dimensions which almost seem to overlap with the task of national log range planni The case provides an introduction to the complexity of ... More
Reference No: ECO0234(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A follow-up of ABC Plastics Private Limited (A), this case describes the decisions actually taken by Mr. C.H. Desai, Director of ABC Plastics, a small-scale unit manufacturing rigid PVC pipes, on the choice of export house(s) through which to export the company's products. It also spells out the ... More
Reference No: QM0088Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the use of computers for management applications in Air India over the decade 1965-66 to 1975-76. It discusses the applications taken up, and the organizational structure of the computer department. ... More
Reference No: BP0087(A)Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case describes the setting up Steel Authority of India Limited as a holding company for steel and associated input industries. It contrasts the various forms of organizations for government administration of indusry - joint stock company form, departmental undertaking, and the statutory corporation. ... More
Reference No: QM0100(E)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
Reference No: MAR0174Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: When Vicks Vaporub was introduced, a few similar balms were already well entrenched in the Indian market. It was now up to Richardson Hindustan Limited to position Vicks in such a way that the consumers perceived it as different, from the other multipurpose balms. Vicks Vaporub was given a specific ... More
Reference No: PSG0028Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case describes the kind of information collected by field workers and other officials in Kanhas PHC. The registers and records include target couple registers, stock registers, education register, case register, and daily diary. The ANMs and FPHAs are expected to maintain twelve registers. An interview with the block extension ... More
Reference No: BP0072Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the setting up of the Bureau of Public Enterprises and its role and functions as they have evolved over the time. The views and recommendations of the study team on public sector undertakings of the Administrative Reforms Commission and the final recommendations of the commission are also described. The ... More
Reference No: P&IR0056(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Premier Bank was nationalized in 1969 and grew rapidly between 1969 and 1972. The bank's activities were diversified and expanded to cover more areas, particularly rural. Over 2,500 new employees were added and 300 new branches opened in 1970-72. A major reorganization of the organizational structure was also done so that the work could be ... More
Reference No: BP0092(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the pressures from labour and political leaders on the government to take over a closed vanaspati unit under the Industries Act. Should it take over? What are the costs and benefits and the administrative implications of each alternative? ... More