Reference No: QM0201TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Defines the concept of the managerial decision- making process (MDP) and introduces linear programming as one of the powerful tools of Operations Research (OR) in managerial decision- making. ... More
Reference No: HRM0239(A)Pages: 8Published on: 13, December, 2017
Abstract: The chairman of the 60-year old company Texica, Ashutosh Verma approached Dr. Asim Vakil, who has a wide experience in consulting turnaround activities in declining organizations. The organization had undergone few rounds of downsizing and was also reporting about 15-20% attrition in the organization. Dr. Vakil was requested to redesign ... More
Reference No: MAR0141Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: AWC is a small company entering a market where heavy competition is anticipated in the near future. Because of the nature of the product, the potential market (domestic and export) is fairly large in size. However, the present size of the market is rather small. In such a setting, the ... More
Reference No: PROD0256(B)Pages: 13Published on: 23, June, 2003
Abstract: This case discusses the strategy adopted for improving the Product Development process, identified as the primary factor to have competitive edge. A comprehensive model was developed based on the identified dimensions for improving the product development process throughout the manufacturing supply chain. Several methods of implementing concurrent engineering were reviewed, ... More
Reference No: BP0260Pages: 27Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case deals with the issues in sustaining a superior performance in the face of recession. In 1989 the Torrent Group acquired a sick company. The company was turned around by a series of managerial initiatives. A new team of professionals was brought in, formal processes in planning and control were ... More
Reference No: F&A0378Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case deals with the following points: 1)To find how Reliable Texamill Limited (RTL) has raised funds to finance its activities in the past; 2)To evaluate RTL's estimate of bank borrowing for 1983, and its overall financial and operating plans; and 3)To explore the wisdom of proceeding with a rapidly expanding ... More
Reference No: MAR0357Pages: 13Published on: 7, January, 2004
Abstract: The case focuses on the challenge faced by Reliance Infocomm, a part of the Reliance Group on how best to promote its Reliance India Mobile brand of telecom service to the Indian consumer. With competition from other telecom companies that utilize either GSM or CDMA technology, Reliance Infocomm must decide ... More
Reference No: MAR0013(G)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Bright Engineering had been forced to reduce its price by 50% for its major product because of fierce competition from a bigger firm. The management desired to drop this item and was looking for new product lines to utilize its excess production capacity. The case involves assessing the marketing potential for ... More
Reference No: F&A0217Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case deals with 1) relevance of convertible securities for raising long term funds in the Indian environment, 2) choice between short term borrowing and medium term bonds, which are convertible into equity at the option of holders, and 3) comparative merits of loan converted into equity by lending institutions, and convertible bonds ... More
Reference No: OB0232TECPages: 15Published on: 26, June, 2018
Abstract: Our lives are defined by the decisions we make. Important decisions are generally made in the face of great uncertainty, with incomplete information and often under time pressure. This note aims to present briefly a model of how we make decisions and the associated heuristics and biases. It provides a ... More
Reference No: OB0034(B)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of the job requirements and attitudes of the chief engineer, including interviews with his assistants. The class analyses the job demands and relates the analysis with the engineer's emergent behaviour, frustration and withdrawal, and assesses whether or not he "delegates" responsibility. ... More
Reference No: QM0013Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Deals with whether a trial order of 250 wending machines should be accepted. In resolving this problem, it is necessary to compute the contributions per machine and the tooling costs involved, and work out the conditions under which it will be profitable to accept the trial order as there is some ... More
Reference No: F&A0282Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Building Products Limited (a company with 65% foreign ownership of equity) is a major producer of asbestos- based products in the country. The product is currently very profitable, but viewed as "mature" by the new managing director. The company has accumulated large liquid funds out of its past profits. It has ... More
