Reference No: PROD0148TECPages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note discusses the method of scheduling batches in intermittent production systems. The production systems covered are single machine and multiple machines. Problems of scheduling multiple products are also considered. Computational details are provided for time invariant as well as dynamic batch sizes. ... More
Reference No: MAR0489TECPages: 7Published on: 1, June, 2017
Abstract: This technical note introduces the concept of Discriminant Analysis for managers. The note starts by explaining the two objectives of discriminant analysis. It provides the background of discriminant analysis technique by covering assumptions and manner of writing hypothesis statements. A comparison with other similar multivariate techniques is also provided. The ... More
Reference No: MAR0411(A)Pages: 10Published on: 14, December, 2009
Abstract: The case charts out the journey of an online news portal from the state of Bihar. The organization has grown largely based on the pro bono support of people from many sectors and facets of life. The portal has so far been managed by the husband-wife team. On completion of ... 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: PROD0174TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note discusses the basic concepts and developments in the field of multiple?criteria mathematical programming (MCMP). The general formulation of MCMP problems is given. Various concepts such as decision space, criterion space, efficient point, efficient frontier, dominated point, utility (preference) function, trade?off, etc are introduced. The direct estimation ... More
Reference No: OB0231Pages: 12Published on: 8, June, 2018
Abstract: The case describes the dilemma faced by Meera Nair, chief manager at PhoenixWay – a consultancy firm that has successfully grown over the years. There is a silent conflict in the personalities, work styles and attitude of Meera Nair and Mohit Dubey, her contemporary looking after client relationships. Nair finds inconsistencies ... More
Reference No: OB0065TECPages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Four major issues on alienation, based on Kenneth Keniston's book, "The Uncommitted," are discussed. An individual can be alienated from almost anything. He can replace the old relationship by various other relationships. An individual can express alienation in a variety of ways. Alienation can be induced by a number of ... More
Reference No: OB0098TECPages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note attempts to systematize some of the multiple definitions, meanings and approaches to socialization. The dominant matrix of socialization is the interplay of biogenic needs of the child and the cultural modes of meeting them. The concept of stages in terms of time and growth is central to the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0117TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note analyses the interpersonal and inter group power relationship obtaining within organizations such as a business enterprise and a trade union, as well as between these organizations. The note raises the question whether all politics is harmful, and suggests that it is necessary to distinguish between the functional and ... More
Reference No: OB0121TECPages: 11, 11, 8Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This note comprising five segments is exclusively based on the author's experience of design and development processes in the Indian context. The first part of the note states some of the commonalities observed across many organizations. The second part of the note provides a model of the dynamics of organization ... More
Reference No: P&IR0192EXPages: 3Published on: 22, March, 2004
Abstract: Three high performing executives availed personal benefit from an event management company who was bidding for a business deal. The E.M.company requested for reimbusement for their expenses, incurred towards hosting the three executives when they lost the deal. The case discusses the aftermath of the complaint and consequences ... More
Reference No: PROD0203TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The objective of this note is two-fold: first to discuss the need for prototyping in system design, and second to discuss the usefulness of the Demodesigner package in developing prototypes of user interfaces. Part I of the note discusses the concept of prototyping, various kinds of prototypes and the advantages ... More
Reference No: BP0186TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: In using the problem-solving and situational approach, the manager has to ask himself: (1) Whether he has understood the situation by rigorously and repeatedly asking the following questions: What? When? How? Why? Who(m)? Where? How much (many)? and (2) Whether he has brought all his creative, logical, and critical thought processes ... More
