Reference No: PROD0142(B)Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This case is a sequel to Drexel Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Company (A). It deals with the designing of appropriate production and inventory policies using simulation. The case can illustrate the process of determining production plans consistent with inventory norms. ... More
Reference No: QM0137(A)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Describes the existing document flow and reports generated through the computerized system. Includes comments on the usefulness of the existing systems, and defines problem areas. The case provides sufficient data for developing a gross design of a new computerized system. ... More
Reference No: PROD0141Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with the setting up of suitable incentives in a machine shop. It focuses on long? and short?term problems involved in adopting either individual or group incentive schemes in such shops. ... More
Reference No: BP0123TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note raises some general questions on evaluating any public enterprise's performance with respect to its objectives, and illustrates the performance, budgeting and accountability measures
of State Trading Corporation of India. ... More
Reference No: QM0132(B)TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Some of the variance reduction techniques are discussed, e.g. prior information, antithetic sampling, and stratified sampling; these techniques will enable the simulation user to reduce the variance of the sample estimators. ... More
Reference No: F&A0319EXPages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: An exercise in preparing profit/loss account, profit/loss appropriation account, and balance sheet for an apex cooperative society from its trial balance. ... More
Reference No: MAR0203(A)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case focuses on the analysis of the soft drink market by a new company organized in the wake of Coca Cola's exit from India. Issues relating to segmentation, market structuring, positioning and product strategy can be developed from this case. ... More
Reference No: PSG0035Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case describes a visit to a sub-centre and the discussions the case writer had with the ANM about her work, her problems, and her relationships with the village dais. The problems of meagre medicine supply to the sub-centre and slack in demand for services have also been outlined. ... More
Reference No: PROD0144(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More
Reference No: QM0137(B)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Describes information requirements and reporting formats for the situation described in Case (A) QM0137(A). The rationale for some reports is discussed, and some changes in documents and their flows are suggested. The computer configuration available for implementing the new system is provided for a detailed design of the new ... More
Reference No: OB0088TECPages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The concept of locus of control is explained and the research results on this variable discussed. The role played by locus of control in managerial effectiveness is also detailed. ... More
