Reference No: ECO0234(A)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: After a year and a half of regularly exporting rigid PVC electrical conduit pipes and fittings exclusively through Geeta Pipes Limited (GPL) Export House, Mr. C.H. Desai, Director of ABC Plastics (a small-scale manufacturer of rigid PVC pipes), was wondering whether he should continue the business relationship between his ... More
Reference No: PROD0254Pages: 19Published on: 24, April, 2003
Abstract: The items used by India Post can be classified into two broad categories: a) security items and b) non-security items. Security items are items that can be easily converted into cash, such as stamps, postal stationery, service stamps, Indian Postal Order, Kisan Vikas Patra and National Savings Certificates. The non-security ... More
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: PSG0098(A)Pages: 44Published on: 5, April, 2006
Abstract: Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is the first airport in the joint sector, with large-scale public participation. The new airport project was conceived as an alternative to the then existing naval airport, which was not capable of handling wide-bodied aircraft due to runway limitations. The Cochin airport project throws up ... More
Reference No: ECO0272TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: In this note we start with the problem of analyzing unwanted consequences of large sample size in econometric estimation and find that the problem can be framed as a special case to the general problem of estimating a model, subject to linear restrictions on the parameters. It is proved that ... More
Reference No: MAR0468Pages: 41Published on: 9, May, 2016
Abstract: The case deals with comparison of two events namely Bhopal Gas Tragedy and BP Oil Spill Tragedy. Specifically, the case compares the negotiation process and the outcome of negotiation process. In other words, the case compares how negotiation was carried out on behalf of victims of these tragedies and resulted ... More
Reference No: F&A0261TECPages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The note highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways. It should be used jointly with the case Corporate Planning at Indian Railways: An Initial Version (F&A0262). ... More
Reference No: PSG0104Pages: 18Published on: 23, June, 2008
Abstract: The Director of SEWA is discussing with her PMU (Project Management Unit) team of the indicators of Jeevika -- both quantitative and qualitative -- which should be considered for mid-term review of Jeevika project. The case contains information on Jeevika project, mid-term review of Jeevika project, various stakeholders and their ... More
Reference No: ECO0314TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note provides time series data on some important macro-economic variables that are useful for students of international banking and finance. Such data are included for both, the world as a whole as well as India, and comparison and brief analysis of them has been attempted. ... More
Reference No: BP0412TECPages: 7Published on: 12, July, 2017
Abstract: The Constitution of India constitutes India as a Union of States. Having given all the governing powers to the combine of the legislature and executive, it carves out certain basic rights for the individual against the state power, as the Fundamental Rights. The rights include the right of equality, freedom ... More
Reference No: PSG0012TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note describes the MIES that was designed for monitoring PHC performance. A study was carried out on the monthly performance of 80 PHCs in six districts in Uttar Pradesh. One significant factor influencing performance of a PHC was the quality and quantity of supervision by district authorities. On the basis ... More
Reference No: OB0071TECPages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note explores the pressures for polarization of social systems into two groups??the powerful and the powerless. It argues that reduction of this power distance is necessary for preventing social systems from catapulting into catastrophes. It points out how change agents can contribute to preventing such catastrophes through bringing ... More
Reference No: ECO0340TECPages: 5Published on: 30, June, 2000
Abstract: The note uses the concept of demand and supply, of elective courses in a business school, to bring out the conditions under which market failures may take place, requiring institutional co-ordination and interventions. The case exemplifies how imperfections in access to information and foresight, absence of future markets and externalities ... More
Reference No: PSG0026Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case discusses how a medical officer of a PHC would attempt to utilize the concepts he has learned from a management course to improve the working of his PHC. It describes the steps he would take to achieve this objective (in the context of family planning activities of a ... More
Reference No: OB0151(A)TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The part A of the note consists of recommendation made by the study groups on Labour legislation appointed by the National Commission on Labour. ... More