Reference No: BP0144(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Describes the growth of Voltas over a 25-year period. The case identifies the significant changes in the companys strategies during this period. It highlights the challenges of the 1980s, and the opportunities and threats facing the company. ... More
Reference No: CMA0572Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case relates to the issue of developing and implementing a programme to finance weaker sections of rural population. The programme warrants interface among a bank, developmental agency, a milk processing unit, milk producers' societies and individual milk producers, and stipulates a certain degree of coordination for the success of ... More
Reference No: BP0144(I)Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with a new control system designed to achieve the explicit goals spelled out by the management. The Case describes the development of the new system which is interlinked with the new decentralized setup, both of which take place in stages from 1981 and are not fully complete by December 1982. The ... More
Reference No: P&IR0156(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This exercise deals with the issue of salary revision due to inflationary trends and resultant disparities between the salaried staff and the wage earners. Part A provides the data, while Part B describes the methodology for decision making. The case may be used as skill- building tool. ... More
Reference No: MAR0281Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews an advertising campaign prepared by a new advertising agency for CaliBer Suitings that were relatively new in the market. A relatively unconventional approach was used in the campaign. A detailed posttest of the campaign was undertaken; the case is concerned with the evaluation of this research and ... More
Reference No: CMA0571(A)Pages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The union is a loss-making unit of a state corporation. Each division claims to operate best. The case depicts overall management and marketing systems. It establishes the linkages between various departments and costing systems. The effect of costing systems and price policy raises issues of management and linkages. ... More
Reference No: BP0144(G)Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Starting with the history of industrial relations and unionism, attention is directed to key areas which off and on have accounted for the industrial relations problems in Voltas. These areas are: amalgamation of associated companies, EDP, emergence of VOLSA, contract labour, and agitation by instalment. The stands taken by the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0064(C)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The company is facing a strike situation due to reduction in bonus payment as compared to the previous year's bonus. While the workers are on strike, the management is wondering whether to pay a higher bonus and whether to pay wages for the strike period. This case focuses on the ... More
Reference No: MAR0279Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case is concerned with professional use of advertising and sales promotion approach to a vital problem of general public interest by a nonprofit organization. The major elements are research inputs into creative strategy for a multimedia campaign. ... More
Reference No: CMA0584Pages: 45Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This case pertains to project implementation and is a continuation of Kerala Agricultural Project (B) (CMA0539). It deals with the problems of implementation after mid-term appraisal. The Director of the Special Agricultural Development Unit is faced with the problem of assessing the impact on profitabilities of the project due to ... More
Reference No: BP0144(E)Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Traces the evolution of the marketing function in Voltas, and outlines the current marketing organization. The Case explores the implications of the million dollar question faced by the management: What did it mean to have the diverse marketing activities under one umbrella--Voltas? ... More
Reference No: P&IR0154(A)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This case deals with the transfer of a sweeper-cum-chowkidar from a state allopathic dispensary to a PHC. The incumbent did not comply with the orders of the Deputy CMO. This resulted in undue correspondence without any positive results. Indiscipline had also been created, with the MO of that PHC defying ... More
Reference No: CMA0582(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with the functioning of integrated cooperative structure in a geographical area, and explores the possibility of replicability of the experiences in another area under the cooperative framework. The case also examines the role that Samakya, a rural development agency, can play in promoting vertical integration in paddy processing and ... More
Reference No: OB0165(Part I & II)Pages: 9, 5Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure of an advertising company set up in 1982 in Andhra Pradesh. It has two parts. The first part presents the organizational structure in the early stages of the company and the problems faced by the company. The second part presents the revised organizational structure and ... More