Reference No: CMA0476Pages: 5Published on: 9, July, 1979
Abstract: Describes the traditional business practices in the unorganized/decentralized handloom sector with special reference to the master-weavers system. The managerial need to protect the human needs of the weavers through organization interventions are the basic issues raised in the case. ... More
Reference No: MAR0251Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This case deals with the situation where the company is contemplating change in its distribution structure. At present, the company is distributing drilling rigs through Greaves Cotton. The chairman feels that Greaves Cotton is performing only a minor role and, hence, is thinking of shifting over to the company's own ... More
Reference No: PSG0011TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Sub-centres have been set up to bring health services closer to the rural population. One sub-centre is meant for 10,000 population staffed by an auxiliary nurse, midwife and a dai, with a sanction of Rs 2,000 worth of medicines. Several studies have been conducted to find out how far has the present ... More
Reference No: PROD0150TECPages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note deals with various aspects of scheduling problems in a job, such as technology, criteria for scheduling, scheduling single machine systems, and simulation results obtained using heuristic rules. ... More
Reference No: MAR0207(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case concerns the positioning of a new micro computer. The problem is where to position the new computer in the existing range of computers. ... More
Reference No: PSG0018TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: An administrator constantly faces problems relating to his staff, supplies, funds, and methods. He needs a framework by which he can resolve these problems. The case lists six essential steps that can help a manager solve his problems. Three small caselets are included to serve as exercises in problem solving. ... More
Reference No: CMA0490Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with a hot arid region where a shift in land use from annual to tree crops could be advantageous to the individual land owners and to the community as a whole. Six tree species suitable for the region have been identified. Grasses are also proposed to be raised in ... More
Reference No: F&A0325Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Narrates the discussion between the managing director and the chief accountant of a forest development corporation regarding the commencement of a boat-building yard. It gives a detailed breakup of the price and cost structure of a typical 48-feet teakwood- based boat they intend to manufacture as an ongoing activity. Students ... More
Reference No: PROD0148TECPages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note discusses the method of scheduling batches in intermittent production systems. The production systems covered are single machine and multiple machines. Problems of scheduling multiple products are also considered. Computational details are provided for time invariant as well as dynamic batch sizes. ... More
Reference No: PSG0016Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: A project was undertaken under the aegis of India Population Project in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh to study the possible effects of improved nutrition on human fertility. This case describes the objectives of the programme and includes a review of the project undertaken in Karnataka in 1974. ... More
Reference No: MAR0232Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Pond's (India) Limited is a public limited company manufacturing and marketing toiletries and cosmetics. In almost all its markets, Pond's products are market leaders, and this is true in the case of cold cream too. This case explains the company's various promotional strategies for Pond's Cold Cream. The focus of ... More
Reference No: PROD0146TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with the branch and bound approach to solving general flow shop and job shop scheduling problems in the deterministic case. The three?machine flow shop problem is considered first; the approach is then extended to multi?machine flow shop problem. A branch and bound approach is provided for job ... More
Reference No: PSG0014Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case describes the rationale that underlies a new project of the Family Planning Association of India, in Banaskantha district. The project tries to create a deeper consciousness among the people regarding the health and educational status of women and children through an intensive educational programme in Deesa. Another feature ... More