Reference No: BP0053Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: History of a large Indian business house is provided to discuss inter company investments, sole selling agency agreements, multiple subsidiary companies, and the nature of controls exercised in large groups. These topics can be discussed in the context of changing social values. ... More
Reference No: OB0007TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the nature and functions of formal norms within organizations. An analysis of the norms leads to the introduction of the concept of bureaucracy and functions of rules within an organization. The note also discusses the power dimension within organizations and the corresponding commitment generated among members. Finally, the ... More
Reference No: BP0060Pages: 36Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The history of DCMs growth and expansion is given to enable the students identify the strategy of this large Indian company which has diversified into various businesses under one setup. ... More
Reference No: PROD0101TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Capacity planning is the step subsequent to forecasting the future sales pattern. The note discusses how to find out the plant sizes and their time phasing so that the demand is satisfied at minimum cost. The total cost is discounted to first period. ... More
Reference No: PSG0030(A)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The first part of the case describes the remarkable growth of the oral contraceptive industry in China, which dates back to 1958. In China, It is estimated, 50 per cent of the contraceptive adopters may be using the pill. In India, too, the history of contraceptive pill research dates back to late 1950 ... More
Reference No: BP0058Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Focuses on a pioneer garment-manufacturing companys failure to consolidate its position due to its inability to take advantage of an early entry into the industry. Failure to evolve a clear product-market strategy and to follow up on a national distribution system developed earlier; organizational problems of family enterprise management; and ... More
Reference No: MAR0097Pages: 33 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This is a case on marketing planning for a new scooter manufacturing company. Marketing decisions relate to product mix, distribution channels, promotion and pricing for the scooter being manufactured by the company. Strategic decisions like which segments of the market should be attacked at what point of time are extremely ... More
Reference No: F&A0223Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the budget formulation and settlement process arising out of the consultants' recommendations for providing the required linkage between the corporate management's expectations and the potential and opportunities perceived by the operating and executive managements. The nature of participation and involvement of all levels of management from corporate management to ... More
Reference No: BP0056(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the companys diversification programme and its rationale. Provides information for evaluating the choice of diversification and the results accomplished up to 1969. ... More
Reference No: PSG0026Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case discusses how a medical officer of a PHC would attempt to utilize the concepts he has learned from a management course to improve the working of his PHC. It describes the steps he would take to achieve this objective (in the context of family planning activities of a ... More
Reference No: MAR0111Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case is based on a survey report of blade users. Perceptions of various segments of users of razor blades are assessed in this survey. ... More
Reference No: BP0054Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The history of the largest cable company in India is presented in the background of the growth of the power generation industry. Illustrates the limitations of the strategies of companies in industries with close linkage to national plans, competition with different sectors of the industry, and its rapid adaptation of ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(F)Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the problems experienced by L&T in fixing relative profit responsibilities for its regional offices and product divisions. The nature of operations of these two centres are described and their operational characteristics highlighted. The case requires the formulation of criteria to determine profit centres and the application of such ... More
Reference No: PROD0102TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Layout of physical facilities is an integrating phase of design of production systems. Materials handling cost, safety of workers, flexibility for plant expansion in future, etc, depend on plant layout to a large extent. This note briefly discusses some of the popular plant layout techniques. The spiral chart technique has ... More
