Reference No: BP0193Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with the problems of a department set up to reproduce teaching materials for an educational organization. It focuses on the issues of managing the operations, purchasing new equipment and modernization, and pricing. The case is useful for highlighting the need for a problemsolving orientation, and evolving controls for ... More
Reference No: PROD0199Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This case can be used for discussing the incentive scheme of direct workers. The incentive bonus compositions can be highlighted. The discussion can also be focused on setting up a new incentive scheme in an upcoming department. ... More
Reference No: CMA0660Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: It is generally assumed that contradiction developments are less severe in the developed world. The case, based on interviews with farm workers in England, provides some aspects of credit, product and labour markets in which the workers may have to operate simultaneously. The relationship of the worker with the employer ... More
Reference No: PROD0195(A)Pages: 31Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: In 1984, IFFCO was invited by the Government of India to establish a gas?based fertilizer plant on the Hazira? Bijyapur?Jagdishpur pipeline. The case describes the company's Aonla Project and the steps taken by IFFCO's project staff to implement it. Information about the pipeline project is also given along with ... More
Reference No: CMA0604TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This note first discusses four alternative techniques of modernization of paddy processing. It then goes on to describe some of the reasons for partial modernization. Finally, the note poses the problem of choosing one of the four alternative techniques of modernization to allocate a given amount of fixed investment. For ... More
Reference No: CMA0612TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Shows the importance of the project approach for development activities, and gives an introduction to the project cycle and a description of its stages. Feasibility criteria for judging the desirability of a project in an area are also given. The note also enumerates the desirable features of a good project ... More
Reference No: QM0201TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Defines the concept of the managerial decision-making process (MDP) and introduces linear programming as one of the powerful tools of Operations Research (OR) in managerial decision-making. ... More
Reference No: BP0194Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Deals with the problem Mohan Verma faces within a week of joining Panacea Pharma as Manager, Corporate Planning. He has to answer the following questions: How should I define my role in this company? What support structure should I ask for in fulfilling this role? What should be my relationship ... More
Reference No: PROD0040Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The main focus of the case is on improving work methods. The present work method results in low output per piece of equipment and poor utilization of equipment. The poor utilization of equipment (steam locomotives) suggests that the present level of output can be obtained by using only two locomotives ... More
Reference No: F&A0378Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case deals with the following points: 1)To find how Reliable Texamill Limited (RTL) has raised funds to finance its activities in the past; 2)To evaluate RTL's estimate of bank borrowing for 1983, and its overall financial and operating plans; and 3)To explore the wisdom of proceeding with a rapidly expanding ... More
Reference No: BP0198Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case describes the process by which the company was formed and how from a very weak financial and technical position it has developed into a leading firm in the tractor industry. The case provides the historical background of the organization and discusses in detail the nature of foreign collaboration ... More
Reference No: CMA0647TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The note is based on the experience of an IAS officer regarding social change in a hut construction programme in a west Indian district. It brings out issues in organizing change, political-bureaucratic interface; time frame for appraising individual risk, consequence of change, etc. ... More