Reference No: BP0167Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Sets out an industrialist's response to demands, pressures, and threats to help the Congress Party financially during the Emergency. After briefly introducing the subject of political finance by businesses, the first part discusses the relevant political environment during Emergency, the industry and the industrialist, and the types and nature of ... More
Reference No: PSG0124TECPages: 7Published on: 5, March, 2018
Abstract: Research literature generally cover scheduling of transportation services . Disruptions happen while a schedule is en-route and there are very few mathematical models that address to reschedule the disrupted services at the moment and location where disruption has occured. The model reported in this note attempts to reschedule disrupted services with ... More
Reference No: F&A0272TECPages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This paper expounds the Theory of Pipeline Capital. It explains the determinants of the stock of funds that would have to remain conserved in a business system with a view to ensuring a (predetermined) rate of activity. For this purpose, it establishes the relationship between inputs and prices, the lengths ... More
Reference No: OB0184(B)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure and systems of Natural Resources Corporation and the feelings of the people working within these. A team of consultants appointed by the company is required to evaluate these organizational arrangements and make recommendations to the newly appointed managing director of the company. As background ... More
Reference No: P&IR0009Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case refers to a public utility organization where the union had given notice for termination of the existing wage agreement. Since the two parties could not come to a bilateral agreement, the conciliation officer tried to mediate. The process of conciliation is described in the case. Students are expected ... More
Reference No: F&A0475Pages: 8Published on: 22, March, 2005
Abstract: Accounting and Valuation of Interest Rate caps demarcation between intrinsic value and time value for the purposes of hedge accounting. Accounting errors and restatements geography: United States. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0038(C)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Gives a running account of a strike observed by workers under the leadership of one of the two unions operating in the organization. It brings out the dynamics of intergroup as well as interpersonal relations that influence the strike situation. At the end, the strike is described from the ... More
Reference No: MAR0085TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: This note is a summary of the research project carried out in industrial concerns of Ahmedabad and examines the various functions of purchase management with regard to organizational patterns, information and reporting systems, major activities performed by purchase departments, their methods of buying and inventory management. An attempt is made ... More
Reference No: OB0011Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case raises issues related to the introduction and actualization of the method of objective tests in the selection of personnel for government agencies. ... More
Reference No: IMG0013TECPages: 11Published on: 24, July, 1996
Abstract: This is a set of about 20 slides prepared using Harvard Graphics for computerized projection purposes. It outlines ideas about core competence to facilitate operationalization of the concept by managers. Its coverage includes a) the core competence effect b) the dimensions of core competence c) the tests for core competence d) ... More
Reference No: BP0156TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: As the Indian business community has to function within the constraints of the overall economic policy framework and regulations formulated by the states, this note briefly describes the various channels of access and influence employed by business groups in India, both individually and collectively, in the formulation of public policy ... More
Reference No: OB0086TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note attempts to highlight some of the definitions, theories, functions and the emergence of a leader. The issue whether the leader and leadership is a property of the group or is the characteristic of an individual is discussed. Fourteen functions that a leader can perform and its relationship with ... More