Reference No: F&A0260TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This technical note sets out the basis for differentiating the mode, manner and mechanics of planning and control at different levels of management and the framework within which such systems can be designed. ... More
Reference No: ECO0218TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Provides an outline of the broad methodology adopted by the Central Statistical Organization for estimation of India's national income by industry of origin. It also examines the trends in the distribution of net domestic product in India by industry of origin during the period 1950 51 to 1972 73 and compares the same with ... More
Reference No: PROD0146TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with the branch and bound approach to solving general flow shop and job shop scheduling problems in the deterministic case. The three?machine flow shop problem is considered first; the approach is then extended to multi?machine flow shop problem. A branch and bound approach is provided for job ... More
Reference No: F&A0262Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The introduction of corporate planning in Indian Railways, the largest public undertaking in country, has been described in detail. This case should be used jointly with the note Indian Railways [F&A0261], which highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways and the problems faced in the planning process. ... More
Reference No: OB0218Pages: 18Published on: 4, July, 2015
Abstract: The ‘CSIR-Tech: Facilitating lab to market journeys’ case is designed to teach students the strategic intricacies of an organizational network. The case also throws light on the formation and design of a collaborative inter-organizational network. CSIR, a premier R&D organization in India, was plagued with challenges in the commercialization ... More
Reference No: CMA0218Pages: 2Published on: 2, September, 1970
Abstract: A farmer in Southern India had three acres of dry land and twenty acres of wet land. Because of the uncertainty of canal irrigation, he could not extend the area under sugarcane and other wet crops. He wanted to dig a well to supplement canal irrigation. He approached one of ... More
Reference No: MAR0218TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with the various important aspects that should be taken into account in formulating an advertising plan, and also the approach for developing it. The advertising plan describes the product its physical characteristics as well as its uses. The advertiser has to develop a "unique selling proposition" which induces the ... More
Reference No: F&A0263(D)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The exercise of formulating the policy guidelines by way of systematic analysis of the environment in which the bank operated, its competition, end users, operations and past performance is described in the case. It was now possible to formulate the expected performance of the various operating units for the next ... More
Reference No: QM0218TECPages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note examines the architecture of some 32-bit chips namely Intel's 80386, Motorola's 68020 and Zilog's Z 80000. The architecture is evaluated along various dimensions, viz. number, size, and type of registers; data types and types of instructions; facilities for address translation; support for system software; support
for user programs; and ability to ... More
Reference No: F&A0263(C)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The phenomenal expansion of SBI in terms of the number of branches, their geographical dispersion, and the areas of activities, necessitated a study of the organizational objectives and structure. The study broadly defined the objectives of the bank, profit, market penetration, and position of leadership in the market. To ensure ... More
Reference No: F&A0290Pages: 35Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the accounting adjustments made by the management that is subsequently audited and found to be without any operational basis. The auditors allege that sales have been inflated, adjustments have been made in receivables and inventories, and profit figures increased. This happens when the profit and loss account is to ... More
Reference No: F&A0254Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Deals with the determination of relevant costs, in a joint product situation. The situation calls for managerial decisions such as 1) pricing of the main product, 2) pricing of by product, and 3) assessment of breakeven volume for the main product. Also, attempts to convey concepts such as common costs, joint costs, unique ... More
Reference No: F&A0115(B)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: A newly recruited management trainee presents a breakeven chart to explain the reasons for the losses the company has been sustaining since inception. The chart provokes a lot of discussion. Several questions are raised as to the utility of breakeven analysis in a multi product situation. Suggestions are also made ... More
