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  1. Screening of New Product Proposals

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0209TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: Several models for screening newproduct proposals are described and compared. ... More

  2. Indian Equipment Company (A)

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0144(A) Pages: 3 Published 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

  3. Jindal Manufacturing Company Limited **

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0317 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The case deals with the mechanics of preparing accounting books. It involves preparation of journal entries, "T" accounts, trial balance, adjustment entries and final accounts. It provides an understanding of the various accounting concepts, principles and conventions involved in recording business transactions. ... More

  4. Priya Drinks Limited (A)

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Kulkarni, A R;

    Reference No: MAR0203(A) Pages: 2 Published 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

  5. Shyam Antolkar: Story of a Young Entrepreneur and His Role in the Satellite Instructional Television Experiment **

    Authors: Issac, Akkanad M;

    Reference No: OB0053 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: Deals with 1) the factors influencing the identification of products, the setting up of a small?scale industrial unit, and the motivation in entrepreneurial process; 2) a critical assessment of an entrepreneur??his relations with a major research (advanced technology) organization in the context of a time?bound national communication experiment. ... More

  6. Materials Management System at IPCL (B)

    Authors: Bhatnagar, S C; Kaul, Mohan;

    Reference No: QM0137(B) Pages: 22 Published 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

  7. Drexel Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Company (A)

    Authors: Issac, Akkanad M;

    Reference No: PROD0142(A) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: Presents data to help design an integrated production and materials control system for the laboratory chemicals division of a large pharmaceuticals and chemical company. The case may also be used to teach aspects of capacity assessment and addition, batch size and manufacturing cycle determination, etc. Data included in the case ... More

  8. Analysis of Simulation Output (B)

    Authors: Ramani, K V;

    Reference No: QM0132(B)TEC Pages: 5 Published 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

  9. New Product Ideation Techniques: Some Exercises

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0210EX Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: Several newproduct idea generation or improvement techniques are explained with illustrations. The reader is encouraged to develop newproduct ideas using these techniques. The exercise also requires the reader to confront organizational implications of the ideation techniques. ... More

  10. Locus of Control

    Authors: Rao, T V;

    Reference No: OB0088TEC Pages: 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

  11. Introduction to the Concept of Costs

    Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0149TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This is a technical note that introduces the concept of relevant costs for decisionmaking. Examples are provided. ... More

  12. LMP Precision Engineering Company

    Authors: Khurana, Rakesh; Parekh, Jayshree;

    Reference No: MAR0251 Pages: 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

  13. Steel Authority of India Limited: A Public Sector Holding Company (A & B condensed)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0169 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case combines the SAIL (A) & (B) cases and provides some additional new information. The questions and answers in the Parliament on SAIL included in Case (B) along with the organizational details of the holding company in Case (A) help pose the question as to why the SAIL holding company ... More

  14. Panchvati Handloom Development Corporation Limited **

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Rao, T V;

    Reference No: OB0039 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure and processes in a state handloom corporation as in existence at the end of two years of operations. The evolutionary process in crystallizing the structure and the apparently flexible style of the managing director are highlighted. Students are expected to evaluate the existing systems ... More

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