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: PSG0045Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case traces the evolution of a rural health project in a backward district. It describes the reasons for the project team's work in this field and identifies its activities and their interrelationships. Managerial responses in terms of charges that have taken place in the project over time are presented. ... More
Reference No: ECO0071(A)Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case discusses Tata Iron and Steel Company's decision to expand the output of steel to 2 million tonnes in 1956. It involves all the relevant micro and macro level factors such as government policy, project planning, technological change, return on investment, etc. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0004(A)Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the reaction of the employees of a State Electricity Board to some serious accidents that took place within the organization. It describes the steps taken by the employees' association in bringing to the management's notice the fact that the accidents were due to the negligence of some ... More
Reference No: P&IR0011(B)Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Numerous demands are put forth by the Indian Pilots' Guild to the management of Air India. They employ pressure tactics while bargaining for wages. ... More
Reference No: CMA0408Pages: 4Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: Mr. AO has been managing a government potato seed farm since 1970s. The farm is recognized as well-managed. Mr. AO's initiative and innovation have been recognized, but he wishes for a transfer. He renews his request when he learns that the seed farm project has been upgraded and higher-level posts ... More
Reference No: P&IR0150(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Case (A) P&IR0150(A) provides data on the confidential reports written by a health employee's officers. An adverse entry was recorded in the confidential report of the employee. His immediate supervisor made charges against him. The employee had subsequently appealed against the charges. Case (B) deals with the departmental ... More
Reference No: P&IR0150(A)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Case (A) provides data on the confidential reports written by a health employee's officers. An adverse entry was recorded in the confidential report of the employee. His immediate supervisor made charges against him. The employee had subsequently appealed against the charges. Case (B) P&IR0150(B) deals with the departmental ... More
Reference No: ECO0057Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case contains an account of a dispute between the mill owners' association and the state government in regard to the linking of the dearness allowance with the latest series based to the cost of living index prepared by the Labour Bureau, Simla. It highlights the various aspects connected with ... More
Reference No: CMHS0002Pages: 8Published on: 26, March, 2008
Abstract: Government is the largest provider of health services in Bihar, but it has a long history of non-performance. With the change of government, the state decided to provide medicines free of cost for most common ailments to outdoor and indoor patients in all government health facilities. The purpose was to ... More
Reference No: PSG0103(D)Pages: 3Published on: 27, March, 2008
Abstract: The construction contract of a four laned Road Over Bridge (ROB) on the Mangalapuram and Udyognagar link was awarded to a contractor by the PWD (Government). The construction began in August 1999 with an expected completion in September 2001. However, due to a variety of causes, the process was delayed and the ... More
Reference No: CMA0368Pages: 4Published on: 7, October, 1976
Abstract: Mr. Prasad, an agricultural officer from the adjoining state, was selected by UPSC for deputation to Paharpur as Director of Agriculture. Assuming the Director's position, Mr. Prasad takes several unorthodox steps within his own department in relation to the external system. His major emphasis in the process is the need ... More
Reference No: PSG0034Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case describes the work of the ANM at Azampur sub-centre. The ANM is obviously quite effective because her inoculation and registration of antenatal work and clinic work is high. Her relationship with the village dais is cordial and they report pregnancies and births to her. Her family planning work ... More
