Reference No: QM0117(B)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The professors send a proforma in which data should be collected. The dalal expresses some doubts about the usefulness of the data requested. The professors clarify these doubts, and receive the data needed for the analysis. The case ends with all the information needed to make product- wise decisions for ... More
Reference No: MAR0163Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The company makes various forms of packaging. Since the demand comes from a diverse set of consumer industries, the company prepares a long term forecast based on the growth projections of user industries. The sales force prepares a forecast for the immediate future. The company wants to integrate the forecasts ... More
Reference No: BP0087(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a complementary case to the SAIL (A) case. While the (A) case describes the organization structure and systems of the holding company, (B) case describes the concerns of Parliament. (B) case can either be used along with the (A) case or in a separate session after the (A) ... More
Reference No: PSG0020TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note outlines the steps that a branch of the Family Planning
Association of India would need to take in formulating a branch
study. This would require: 1) Defining the broad goals and objectives
of the branch in terms of services to be provided, client
segments, regional coverage, and channels to ... More
Reference No: PROD0128TECPages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the use of a process chart called "gang process chart" for improving the method when a group of workers is involved. The gang process chart helps to identify avoidable delays and movements in the process and also examine the possibilities of elimination/ combination of operations. The process being ... More
Reference No: F&A0306Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Presents a problem in sales variance analysis. Total sales variance can be analyzed into price, quantity, and mix variances. Raises a special problem concerning quantity variance when the sales department sells more than what is produced. The variances can be worked out in three different units? revenue, profit, and contribution. ... More
Reference No: OB0055Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Life story of an entrepreneur, with emphasis on the process of establishing the enterprise and its management. Illustrates several behavioural dimensions of entrepreneurs. ... More
Reference No: PROD0135TECPages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a note dealing with the interaction between man and machine in a man?machine system. The productivity of such a system is primarily determined by the time required to complete a full cycle of operations. In order to improve the productivity of such a system, recording the cycle ... More
Reference No: QM0115TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The problem is to decide the optimum location of service centres for development in a taluka and a road network programme to connect these centres. Given budget restrictions, there is the additional problem of phasing the activities as well. ... More
Reference No: MAR0160TECPages: 69Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note gives details of the cotton textile industry in India, relating to the product profile, industry structure, manufacturing process, distribution of textiles and the cost profitability and financial structure of the cotton textile industry in India. ... More
Reference No: PROD0126TECPages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with incentive schemes in a large firm producing fertilizers. The variety of jobs prevailing in such a firm makes the designing of suitable incentive schemes quite complex. The case primarily involves evaluation of group incentive schemes and incentives computation for workers in different groups. ... More
