Reference No: CMA0729TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses the pre and post-reform performance of the agricultural sector with a view to assess the latter's strategy to depend more on (barter) terms of trade for its growth. It shows that this strategy has deteriorated the growth in non-price factors as well as in agricultural production and ... More
Reference No: PSG0087Pages: 19Published on: 24, April, 2003
Abstract: Australia Post (AP) is faced with the issue of continuance of its monopoly status in the standard letter category, and the pressures of meeting social obligations, while ensuring profitability. This case looks into the organizational set up of AP, the different services offered by AP, and an idea of its ... More
Reference No: BP0287Pages: 24Published on: 23, January, 2003
Abstract: This case describes the steps taken by the top management of Cosmo Films Limited, a company in the business of packing films, in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of all aspects of operations at their production plant in Waluj, Aurangabad and affecting a turnaround. It describes the changes effected and ... More
Reference No: PROD0045(B)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the situation prevailing in the Transport Services Corporation after some improvements in maintenance methods have been introduced. It provides necessary data for simulating the queuing model, and for determining the bottlenecks and how these could be avoided. ... More
Reference No: PROD0144(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More
Reference No: BP0261Pages: 7Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the measures initiated by Torrent Cables Limited to fight the recession. The issue is one of strengthening the measures and introducing new initiatives to prevent the company from becoming sick again. In 1989, the torrent group acquired a sick company and initiated a series of measures to turn ... More
Reference No: F&A0175(B)Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Case (B) describes the actual role and activities of the bank's advertising agency. These cases are useful for introducing the concept, role and function of advertising in the banking industry's marketing mix. ... More
Reference No: BP0144(F)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Traces the history of the Personnel Cell, and focuses its attention on such personnel functions as manpower planning, recruitment and selection, promotion, salary administration, and non-statutory welfare. A series of issues relating to these functions have been raised to signify their importance to the organization as a whole. ... More
Reference No: F&A0312(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives additional information on losses to correct the accounting treatment followed in Case (A), where losses are ignored. Introduces the concepts of standard loss, abnormal loss, and abnormal gain. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process. ... More
Reference No: OB0010(M)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of the assembly department workers, supervisors, history and present practices. A simple introductory case to small group behaviour, in which the students try to predict productivity and worker satisfaction from the given data. ... More
Reference No: BP0033(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Includes recommendations of a committee appointed by the government to review the working of the corporation and suggest changes in the organizational structure. In the context of data provided in case (A) (BP0033), raises the issues of future strategy of the company and the policies and structure needed to implement ... More
Reference No: CIPR0009Pages: 39Published on: 18, May, 2011
Abstract: It was December 13, 2010. The Government of Uttar Pradesh announced their plan to urbanize the entire area along the Yamuna Expressway (YE) in order to prevent haphazard growth of urban sprawls on the flanks of the YE. The YE was conceived in 1997 as a dream project of Ms Mayawati, the then ... More
Reference No: PROD0175(C)TECPages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses the models for determining economic order quantities when quantity discounts are given. The models with "all unit" discount and "incremental" discount are presented and economic order quantity for each case is determined. Illustrative examples for each case are provided to show the use of the model and the determination ... More
Reference No: F&A0174(C)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Case (C) examines the role of a specialist in a bank, and analyses the way an agricultural scientist is absorbed within the traditional banking organization. ... More
Reference No: BP0030(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Describes the events subsequent to the establishment of the rayon tyre cord factory referred to in case (A) (BP0030). The company faces problems of shortage of demand, competition from other producers, pricing difficulties, and the emergence of substitutes through the application of superior technology. The case, therefore, raises issues of ... More
