Reference No: F&A0429TECPages: 4 Published on: 8, February, 1996
Abstract: This note discusses the concepts of zero coupon bonds, yield to maturity, spot rates, forward rates and term structure. The implications of various theories of term structure for interest rate movements and the strategy of "riding the yield curve" are highlighted. The note concludes with a brief overview of methods ... More
Reference No: P&IR0037(E)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: This case follows Parts A to D of the case; describes the role of the state government's labour administration in the long drawn struggle between management and union described earlier; and provides some insights into the working of the labour administration in relation to the task of conflict resolution at ... More
Reference No: F&A0478Pages: 9Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by Sales Officer who is exploring setting-up new outlet in recently constructed expressway. The case describes the situation and discusses how he developed various assumptions based on report submitted by valuer, survey feedback carried out by an independent agency, his past experience and the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0043(B)Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes how the act of indiscipline on the part of an employee was actually handled by the officers concerned. It also describes the points of view of various persons involved in the situation regarding the nature of indiscipline and the constraints within which it should be handled. Ultimately, the employee ... More
Reference No: MAR0227Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case deals with interpretation of data obtained by the company on pretesting the proposed advertisement. A special feature of the pretest is the focus of the pneumonic used in the advertisement in order to register a high recall amongst the various segments of consumers, literate or illiterate. The decision ... More
Reference No: P&IR0184(A)EXPages: 10Published on: 27, February, 2002
Abstract: MUL, a joint venture between the Government of India and Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan, known for its pro-labour policies, was embroiled in a dispute in mid 2000, with its workforce of more than 5500 employees. Agitation was taking place at a time when MUL's market share had quickly declined from 82.8 per ... More
Reference No: OB0069TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note summarizes the main elements of formal organizations such as personality, norms, value, status, role authority and power, and culture; discusses the operational aspects of the structural variables, and brings out the fundamental organizational processes such as institutionalization, socialization, and boundary maintenance; deals with the relation between an organization ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... 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: PSG0124TECPages: 7Published on: 5, March, 2018
Abstract: Research literature generally cover scheduling of transportation services . Disruptions happen while a schedule is en-route and there are very few mathematical models that address to reschedule the disrupted services at the moment and location where disruption has occured. The model reported in this note attempts to reschedule disrupted services with ... More
Reference No: F&A0272TECPages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This paper expounds the Theory of Pipeline Capital. It explains the determinants of the stock of funds that would have to remain conserved in a business system with a view to ensuring a (predetermined) rate of activity. For this purpose, it establishes the relationship between inputs and prices, the lengths ... More
Reference No: OB0184(B)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure and systems of Natural Resources Corporation and the feelings of the people working within these. A team of consultants appointed by the company is required to evaluate these organizational arrangements and make recommendations to the newly appointed managing director of the company. As background ... More
Reference No: P&IR0009Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case refers to a public utility organization where the union had given notice for termination of the existing wage agreement. Since the two parties could not come to a bilateral agreement, the conciliation officer tried to mediate. The process of conciliation is described in the case. Students are expected ... More
