Reference No: MAR0186Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Based on a cross section of medical representatives of pharmaceutical companies, this study had two major objectives: 1) Identification of the significant determinants of role conflict clarity, quality of supervision, job tension and job satisfaction; 2) Investigation of the strength and direction of relationships between role conflict, job tension, and job satisfaction ... More
Reference No: F&A0559(B)Pages: 11Published on: 23, August, 2021
Abstract: NTL suffered huge losses in its foreign exchange hedging activities as its highly complex leveraged structured products backfired badly in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis of 2007 and 2008. The CFO and the Treasury head have both been sacked, and Joshi, the new CFO, has embraced aggressive litigation as NTL’ ... More
Reference No: MAR0380Pages: 34Published on: 26, June, 2006
Abstract: Hidesign® is perhaps the only brand from India in the fashion leather accessory category to adorn the shelves of prestigious departmental stores in some of the big cities of the world. The reputation of the brand in some sense is more in proportion to the sales that the brand had ... More
Reference No: ECO0279Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The report deals with entrepreneurial selection of a project, and working out and analyzing details of feasibility report. It makes use of tools of management decisionmaking, applicable at various stages in the planning of a project by an entrepreneur. ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(B)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The team of consultants engaged in defining L&T's businesses, and streamlining its management planning and control systems, identifies four major "product groups" as distinct businesses of L&T. The existing reporting system in relation to one of these four groups is described. The case seeks to identify the determinants ... More
Reference No: MAR0028Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Procurement of a controlled item which is sold in the open market and the implications of this procurement policy on company planning are discussed. ... More
Reference No: PROD0317Pages: 12Published on: 10, April, 2018
Abstract: Several white goods companies are grappling with issues such as short product life-cycle and high item obsolescence rates. This case analyzes several strategies to overcome item obsolescence, standardize put-away and picking operations and overcome challenges with low picker efficiency at white-goods warehouses. ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(F)Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the problems experienced by L&T in fixing relative profit responsibilities for its regional offices and product divisions. The nature of operations of these two centres are described and their operational characteristics highlighted. The case requires the formulation of criteria to determine profit centres and the application of such ... More
Reference No: OB0241(C)Pages: 3Published on: 23, March, 2020
Abstract: Raman Basu, an employee at Woodworks Ltd., has tested positive for HIV; Jai Shah, the CEO of the firm (and the protagonist in this case) wants to arrive at a decision whether the employee should be asked to leave the organization or be retained. The case situation offers an opportunity ... More
Reference No: BP0220(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organizational process of formulating the first corporate plan of Power Projects and Products Limited. The role and contribution of various committees and task forces in preparing the first plan are described. Mr Rajaram, a corporate planning consultant, is required to evaluate the process of planning at ... More
Reference No: QM0086Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Concerns the establishment of a suitable policy for purchase and stocking of hydraulic oil, a significant item in the company's raw material consumptions. The company has the option of purchasing from a local installation of IOC or from IOC's refinery (taking their blending programme into account) more than five hundred ... More
Reference No: ECO0154Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This is an introductory case in short?term demand forecasting. The Transformer Manufacturers Association wants to refute the conclusion of the Reserve Bank of India on the impact of the recession on their industry. This would requires a forecast on how their production will be affected in the near future ... More
Reference No: OB0001(B)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with problems of expansion of a company in Baroda, i.e. finding appropriate land, and negotiations with the government for acquiring this land. It raises questions regarding the government's industrial development policy. ... More
Reference No: OB0001(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with problems of expansion of a company in Baroda, i.e. finding appropriate land, and negotiations with the government for acquiring this land. It raises questions regarding the government's industrial development policy. ... More