Reference No: MAR0558(B)Pages: 13Published on: 30, September, 2025
Abstract: In April 2022, Prabh Das, managing director and chief executive officer of HPCL–Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), reviewing a study of the customer survey, was still worried about the go-to-market strategy for the launch of polyethylene and additional volumes and new grades of polypropylene products. Over the last approximately 12 years the ... More
Reference No: BP0186TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: In using the problem-solving and situational approach, the manager has to ask himself: (1) Whether he has understood the situation by rigorously and repeatedly asking the following questions: What? When? How? Why? Who(m)? Where? How much (many)? and (2) Whether he has brought all his creative, logical, and critical thought processes ... More
Reference No: ECO0244TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Designed to introduce participants to the relevant aspects of business and economic environment. The note examines these aspects, and also, how an intending entrepreneur can utilize his knowledge to start an industrial unit. It, therefore, suggests how environment understanding can be used as a tool. ... More
Reference No: PROD0034TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The note explains four advanced applications of PERT networks: 1) scheduling with limited resources, 2) time? cost trade?offs, 3) network cost control systems, and 4) statistical approach in PERT scheduling. The existing rules and procedures for their use have been illustrated by examples. ... More
Reference No: F&A0129TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Emphasizes the need for preparing financial statements by business organizations. After a brief description of the two major financial statements developed from accounting records, the note explains the basic concepts and conventions underlying financial statements. ... More
Reference No: OB0165(Part I & II)Pages: 9, 5Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure of an advertising company set up in 1982 in Andhra Pradesh. It has two parts. The first part presents the organizational structure in the early stages of the company and the problems faced by the company. The second part presents the revised organizational structure and ... More
Reference No: F&A0150TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes the limitations and uses of financial statements by outside financial analysts particularly limitations arising from differences in accounting conventions, and discrepancy between book value and realizable value due to change in price levels and the non monetary factors, which are not quantified in the financial statements. It discusses the ... More
Reference No: PROD0110TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Defines technology planning, and enumerates on the manager's role, types of technology changes, technological forecasting, mechanism of technology transfer, and technological strategy. ... More
Reference No: OB0077TECPages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The concept of self in terms of its unfolding and developing from birth as conceptualised by Theodore Sarabin is discussed. Personality of the self is described in terms of structure and process. Sarabin postulates five sub-structures that are basic to the growth and development of the individual during the first ... More
Reference No: OB0119TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note explores the area of organizational change by employees low in the organizational hierarchy. In the past, the emphasis has always been on change processes initiated or supported by top management. Increased specialization, however, has resulted in a high calibre of people at all organizational levels, who strive to ... More
Reference No: F&A0295Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case provides, in a summarized form, the actual performance of a medium sized hotel and five other hotels of varying sizes for four year period. The objective is to use these data for performance assessment and cost control. The problem in using past actuals or actuals of comparable units ... More
Reference No: PROD0173TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note reviews the developments in the field of multiple?criteria decision-making (MCDM) together with developments in related areas such as utility theory and decision theory. Multiple criteria problems and basic approaches to solve these problems are mentioned. Direct estimation approach and interactive approach for estimating decision?makers' preferences are ... More
Reference No: OB0109TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note posts centrality and image as two key concepts in working across organizational boundaries. It suggests that a change agent can alter perceptions of centrality and images of subsystems in ways to increase the chances of changes coming about. ... More
Reference No: OB0159TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note is a key for analysis of the self-test on working as a change agent and should be used in conjunction with the use of the test scoring should be done by the participants taking the test. It groups the behaviour statements in the self-test into five categories of ... More
