Reference No: CMA0367Pages: 5Published on: 7, October, 1976
Abstract: Jhum or shifting cultivation is the major occupation of the tribes of the North-Eastern region. There have been controversies about the illeffects of jhuming and also about the problems of controlling of jhuming. So, Mr. Das, an Officer-in-charge of jhum control activities, NECR, attends a sminar on jhum cultivation, where ... More
Reference No: BP0362Pages: 6Published on: 26, August, 2013
Abstract: This exercise describes the competitive dynamics situation faced by two large companies, Colgate – Palmolive and Proctor and Gamble in oral care business. Both of them introduced a tooth whitening solutions and anticipated to sustain their competitive lead. P&G introduced its solution in August 2000 and Colgate followed it in September 2002. ... More
Reference No: ECO0358TECPages: 5Published on: 17, November, 2015
Abstract: The technical note defines the concept of the shutdown point discussed in the textbooks on microeconomics and considers two exceptions to the general proposition. Both the exceptions apply to the case of an airline business when the decision to discontinue a loss making route that does not meet even the ... More
Reference No: ECO0219Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The study aims at describing the general method of national forecasting followed by official agencies of developed countries. It discusses the procedures of forecasting through two methods, viz. successive approximation method and the method of simultaneous solution of equations in connection with econometric models. Finally, it compares the approaches followed ... More
Reference No: ECO0342TECPages: 14Published on: 8, September, 2000
Abstract: Provides a rigorous treatment of the two variable optimization theory. A proof of the one dimensional Kakutani's Fixed Point Theorem along with an application in economics is also provided in this note. ... More
Reference No: CMA0090Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is on one of the aspects of functional management in dairying organisation viz. processing. The specific aspect covered in the case is chilling of the milk and its economics, and the alternatives for reduction of sourage. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0203Pages: 14Published on: 4, March, 2008
Abstract: The knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) industry employs some of the most highly skilled knowledge workers in India. The employees in this industry are mostly post-graduates and come from diverse backgrounds?engineering, economics, statistics, management, commerce, sciences,etc. Being an industry of recent origin the career paths of the employees in ... More
Reference No: ECO0242TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Emphasizes the importance of systematic research in the framework of the relevant export-marketing environment for formulating export business strategy at the firm level. It explains the concepts of "export market environment" and "export business strategy" and points out some important decisions that a corporate unit planning export marketing has to ... More
Reference No: F&A0321Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Describes a controversy between the marketing manager, who instructs his department to dispose of the accumulated stock of sarees at a price discount of 15%, and the financial advisor, who asserts that the discount would result in a huge loss to the corporation. The controversy provides an opportunity for discussing the ... More
Reference No: CMA0019Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The manager of the cotton ginning factory is considering whether he should replace old gins with modern ones. The teaching focus is on the problems of processing the innovation needed. ... More
Reference No: ECO0339TECPages: 10 Published on: 1, March, 2000
Abstract: This note presents some results in Optimization Theory that are useful in economics. The theory is developed for the case of two variable optimization problems in a self-contained manner. ... More
Reference No: CIPR0014(A)Pages: 35Published on: 10, March, 2014
Abstract: The case provides an overview of the history and the subsequent privatization of the Male International Airport. It also highlights the importance of the development of the airport within the spectrum of economic development activities in Maldives. This case particularly focuses on the bid preparation by GMR Infrastructure Limited for ... More
Reference No: CMA0020Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The chairman of the union is faced with a problem of developing a policy of advising the member co-operative societies to increase the volume of business by pooling cotton from the farmers in order to effect economies of sale. The teaching focus is on the problems of "pooling" cotton and ... More
Reference No: CISG0090Pages: 26Published on: 31, March, 2006
Abstract: This case focuses on the challenges being faced by Employees Provident Fund Office (EPFO) in the era of economic liberalization. It provides opportunity to discuss issues in process improvements, organizational culture and performance incentives especially with respect to government departments. ... More