Reference No: QM0101(A)Pages: 6Published 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: 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: BP0091(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Sets out the background, including the policy considerations that led to the setting up of the company (FCI), its assigned tasks and objectives, and the initial perception of top management of the corporation and interested outsiders about the strategy it had to adopt to achieve the set tasks. Students would ... More
Reference No: MAR0155Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case deals with forecasting the demand for polypropylene staple fibre. Some data about the technical characteristics of this fibre vis-a-vis other synthetic fibres like cotton, wool, polyester, etc have been given to direct the determinations of the end users. The case involves collection of data on behalf of the ... More
Reference No: MAR0172Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: India Tobacco Company, premier manufacturers of cigarettes and smoking tobaccos, felt that their future growth lay in investment in the areas considered vital to the national interest. In 1973, it appointed Ulka Advertising Agency to bring out an advertising campaign designed to draw attention to the diversification projects of ITC, namely, ... More
Reference No: F&A0263(F)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Mr.Trivedi, one of the branch managers, has some mental reservations about accepting the target for agricultural advances for his branch. The regional manager is confident that the potential reflected in the target exists in the branch. He comes to this conclusion from a report based on a field study ... More
Reference No: F&A0280Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The process of collecting environmental information is outlined and a framework for stratification of the environment is provided. A list of sources of national and international environmental information, along with the contents of each source, is provided. ... More
