Reference No: BP0069(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The government can get involved in the management of an industry: 1) as an entrepreneur, 2) by nationalization or 3) by taking over the management under the Industries Act. The case gives the background for the state government to decide whether to recommend takeover or nationalization, or provide financial help to a sick ... More
Reference No: QM0100(A)Pages: 5Published 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: OB0042Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case discusses the career decision situation of a management graduate. The theme of the case is to illustrate the effect of assumptions, perceptions and feelings on interpersonal relations and communication processes. ... More
Reference No: F&A0281(B)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In Case (B), described are the responsibilities and job description of a project manager (and the related information system). Some of the organizational problems arising out of the present project administration are presented. The case brings out the problem of reconciling conflicting objectives of technological development and project execution on ... 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: 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: QM0101(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More
Reference No: ECO0232Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case gives an account of the origin and growth of one of the largest business houses in India. The case gives an account of the origin and growth of one of the largest business houses in India. ... More
Reference No: MAR0151Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note deals with the use of editorial publicity in the technical trade press, secured through press communications at the time of introducing the fork lift truck in the market. Over twenty three publications featured news stories and a debate was initiated in newspaper columns on the efficiency of a ... More
Reference No: MAR0171(B)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Certain doubts were raised about the effectiveness of promoting Minadex as an iron tonic. The agency set to work on a new proposition which would highlight specific benefits rather than make general claims about health and energy. A survey of tonic users, carried out before test marketing, reflected consumers' perception ... 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
