Reference No: BP0095Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The public sector steel companies in India represent an overwhelmingly dominant segment of the total steel industry of the country. As such, corporate long range planning assumes dimensions which almost seem to overlap with the task of national log range planni The case provides an introduction to the complexity of ... More
Reference No: QM0097Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with resource allocation for district planning. When many projects compete for resources, the choice of a set of projects within the budget poses problem to the planner. ... More
Reference No: QM0113TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the simulation of queuing systems and its importance in different areas such as ships requiring unloading facilities at ports, aircraft awaiting a clear runway in order to take off, etc. It also briefly discusses the three methods?experimentation with the real system, analytical methods, and simulation?available for ... More
Reference No: MAR0170Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In 1969, the marketing executives of Hindustan Lever were discussing the creative strategy to be adopted for Pears with their agency, Lintas. The company, having increased its production, now wished to expand the market for the brand. The case has a detailed look at consumer behavior and past advertising. It also ... More
Reference No: PSG0028Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case describes the kind of information collected by field workers and other officials in Kanhas PHC. The registers and records include target couple registers, stock registers, education register, case register, and daily diary. The ANMs and FPHAs are expected to maintain twelve registers. An interview with the block extension ... More
Reference No: MAR0154(A)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A large consumer products company, which relies on direct distribution to the retail level, is concerned about the selling skills of its sales force in a competitive environment. Sales training in the form of short refresher courses is being proposed to upgrade selling skills. ... More
Reference No: PROD0116Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Data are presented to help develop an integrated model for procuring seasonal material (round log), and the scheduling production in a large sawmill. This case is useful for teaching the concepts of aggregate scheduling, especially through the use of linear programming. A note on the timber industry is included. ... More
Reference No: BP0091(B)Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Gives data about the performance of the FCI between the years 1965 and 1970 which makes it possible to appraise the achievements of the corporation in the context of the "plan" hypothesized at the end of Case Food Corporation of India (A) (BP0091). ... More
Reference No: QM0093TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Discusses the general problem of designing material provisioning systems for overhaul spares. As an illustration, an overhaul system for aircraft spares is discussed. The case discusses a simulation model and the use of this model for obtaining optimal material provisioning policies. ... More
Reference No: QM0111Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the problems associated with the introduction of five wide body Airbuses to replace a fleet of Turbo Props and Caravelles. As it is essential to synchronize the publicity campaign with the formal introduction of the Airbus, the management wants to know when the five aircraft will be ready ... More
Reference No: OB0079TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note attempts to identify and explore individual and organizational role processes. How the role processes set by the broader cultural milieu, which the individual internalizes in his growth process, influence the emergence of the organizational processes is also discussed. ... More
