Reference No: CISG0057TECPages: 98Published on: 24, June, 1999
Abstract: This note describes the features of the spread package, MS Excel through several examples. The emphasis is on those features that are of particular interest to management students. The examples deal with what-if analysis, financial analysis, data and string manipulation, database operations and macros. There are twenty problems, and a ... More
Reference No: BP0008Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This case is to follow the case "An Interview with a Young Businessman" (OB0019). It deals with the problems faced by the young man who wrestled with the ethics of management in the previous case. Students should evaluate his actions in light of his problems and his point of view ... More
Reference No: CISG0064Pages: 15Published on: 9, January, 2001
Abstract: The case on Sonata Chemicals is an example of the state of Information Technology (IT) implementation across various organizations. The case highlights the role of the Marketing Department and its IT needs, such as the development of a Management Information System (MIS) to keep track of its activities, such as ... More
Reference No: P&IR0058(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case is a sequel to The Problem of Bashir's Transfer (A) P&IR0058 case. It gives a running account of how the management reacted to an employee's request for cancellation of transfer and the subsequent series of events that took place at the instance of the employee, the management ... More
Reference No: BP0042TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The note deals with the basic elements of the reasoning process needed in management situations for comprehending and communicating effectively through everyday language. Most of the examples in this note are drawn from "Shaldon & Sons" and "Cooper Fabrics, Inc" (Harvard Business School cases) and students' written analyses of these cases. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0077(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Case (A) is about the emergence and behaviour of two unions socialist and communist in an American firm of architects and engineers. It raises discussions on several industrial relations, issues, such as union recognition, inter union rivalry, union pressures, management response, etc. The class is expected to think aloud on ... More
Reference No: P&IR0077(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Case (A) P&IR0077(A) is about the emergence and behaviour of two unions socialist and communist in an American firm of architects and engineers. It raises discussions on several industrial relations, issues, such as union recognition, inter union rivalry, union pressures, management response, etc. The class is expected to ... More
Reference No: MAR0006(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is a sequel to the Kamlini Restaurant (A) case. (give ref no) In Case (A), the decision question as to whether Kamlini should start a luncheon service was raised. This case describes the circumstances in which the luncheon service was started, the experiences of running the luncheon service, and ... More
Reference No: PROD0299Pages: 1Published on: 28, March, 2014
Abstract: Design of a warehouse includes estimating the number of storage location, establishing the number of tiers, aisles etc. Optimal warehouse design affects the order pick time and customer delivery performance. The participant will use concepts from inventory management to obtain the number of storage spaces and also learn to partition ... More
Reference No: CMA0662Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case relates to mess management in an educational institute which is used by four hundred and fifty students and by four hundred non-supervisory staff who are unionized, frequently resorting to mass leave, campaigns and agitation. There is a mess committee represented by students, faculty, the warden and the staff ... More
Reference No: P&IR0078(D)Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Case (C) P&IR0078(C) describes the union strategy of pressurizing the management, and the management's counter strategy to eliminate the union's influence upon the workers. The workers ultimately change their loyalty in favour of the management. Case (D) describes how the management concludes an agreement with the workers' representatives, ... More
Reference No: OB0228TECPages: 11Published on: 6, November, 2017
Abstract: Over the course of evolution, humankind has become so absorbed in overcoming external challenges that we have neglected our need to focus on our inner challenges. If we focus on our Inner Game, it is likely that we will evolve to understand human development and the inner skills that one ... More
Reference No: PSG0096(A)Pages: 9Published on: 17, December, 2004
Abstract: The Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, is the
most popular temple in India. With an expected annual traffic of
nearly 20 million, average daily traffic above 50,000 and an average
annual growth rate of 7%, managing the pilgrim flow presents
a tremendous challenge to the temple management authorities. The TTD management ... More
Reference No: P&IR0078(C)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Case (C) describes the union strategy of pressurizing the management, and the management's counter strategy to eliminate the union's influence upon the workers. The workers ultimately change their loyalty in favour of the management. Case (D) P&IR0078(D) describes how the management concludes an agreement with the workers' representatives, ... More
Reference No: OB0117TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Discusses the conflict?cooperation problem in industrial settings. After a brief mention of the Lewinian theory of conflict, potential sources of industrial conflict as well as the ways and methods of reducing and resolving the industrial conflict have been suggested. Taking the position that conflict and cooperation are two extremes ... More
