Reference No: OB0073TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note poses some questions about the role of the modern administrator in the context of the social, economic and political realities within which he has to function. Questions are raised regarding the inevitability of the conventional notions about the dysfunctional aspects of bureaucratic culture. The note can serve as ... More
Reference No: MAR0503Pages: 39Published on: 7, May, 2019
Abstract: Mahindra Trucks and Bus Division (MTBD) of Mahindra & Mahindra is at an interesting stage of its evolution. Having gone through a bad patch with a product that was not quite up to the mark, it appears to have got the product right by early 2018 and truck sales had been going ... More
Reference No: ECO0334TECPages: 8Published on: 6, January, 1995
Abstract: This note illustrates equilibrium under monopoly market structure. It explains price discriminatory behaviour by taking a firm to be a monopolist and price taken in the world market. ... More
Reference No: ECO0100Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The note discusses the interaction between accelerator and the multiplier. The material in the note is based on two major sources on business cycles. The sources are acknowledged in the note. ... More
Reference No: MAR0317(A)Pages: 15 Published on: 18, August, 1998
Abstract: A-One Starch Products Limited was established in the late thirties. It was a member of a large business group, and had been manufacturing starch and its derivatives for many diverse industries. It was the acknowledged industry leader for its "technology and product quality". The case describes the corn wet milling ... More
Reference No: CMA0716TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: This note defines agro-processing industries. It provides their contribution in national income and in value added from manufacturing in India. The note then goes on to discuss (a) the reasons for growing opportunities in these industries despite the fact that such industries relative importance declines in the process of economic ... More
Reference No: ECO0335TECPages: 13Published on: 17, July, 1995
Abstract: The note discusses the cardinal and ordinal approaches to explain consumer behaviour, and elaborates the indifference curve technique to choice making. The demand function is derived and explained through these tools. ... More
Reference No: ECO0275TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: In this paper, the framework has been indicated within which planning is carried out, at the economy-wide level, for an over-populated agriculture-based economy, like India. The interaction of objectives and constraints in determining the appropriate model has been highlighted. The methodological discussion on planning models is particularly relevant for studying ... More
Reference No: CISG0058TECPages: 15Published on: 28, April, 2000
Abstract: In this note we have discussed what are the modeling tools used in the analysis of systems, and how these should be used. Further, how each component of information should be modeled, has also been discussed. ... More
Reference No: BP0220(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organizational process of formulating the first corporate plan of Power Projects and Products Limited. The role and contribution of various committees and task forces in preparing the first plan are described. Mr Rajaram, a corporate planning consultant, is required to evaluate the process of planning at ... More
Reference No: CISG0102Pages: 24Published on: 18, March, 2009
Abstract: A project may fail because of several causes. A rigorous root cause analysis is required before the failure in addressed. In this case, the low delivery rate in a symptom and the root comes are not the people themselves, out the way the working environment in shaped by the Project ... More
Reference No: CISG0125Pages: 14Published on: 20, October, 2014
Abstract: Acme Inc, a large retailer, explores the use of Data warehouse for addressing their decision support infrastructure Challenges. Acme plans for a pilot study to assess the feasibility and evalurate the business benefits of using Data warehouse. The focus of this case is to ascertain the steps involved in design, ... More
Reference No: F&A0548TECPages: 12Published on: 5, November, 2019
Abstract: The Technical Note analyses the impact of Indian Accounting Standard (Ind AS) 115 converged with International Financial Reporting Standard 15 on income recognition practices in Real Estate Sector. Indian Accounting Standard 115 was made applicable from April 2018. The Technical Note also analyses the implications of Ind AS 115 for the business and finance of ... More
