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  1. Plant Layout **

    Authors: Chand, S; Gopinath, C; Mukherjee, S K;

    Reference No: PROD0102TEC Pages: 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

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  2. Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0132 Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The case describes how Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad, a registered society, functions as a successful organization blending a unique philosophy and a set of policies in various areas that are consistent among themselves and with the environment. The case raises issues on the need for changes with growth ... More

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  3. Structure, Process and Styles: Managing a Forest Corporation

    Authors: Misra, D N; Bhatt, Anil;

    Reference No: BP0166 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Discusses the gap between the prescribed structures and the actual processes taking place in a government undertaking, and the styles adopted by the principal actors to respond to this anomaly. Also raises questions about the consequences of such a gap for the individuals concerned and the system of government corporation. ... More

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  4. Development of Chaloda Village

    Authors: Srivastava, U K; Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: CMA0524 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Discusses the uncertainties involved in providing tubewells in Chaloda village as a part of the developmental activities of a voluntary agency. Though, formal sources are available for financing the project, the farmers are not organized in getting the finances and managing the project. For want of data of the risk ... More

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  5. International Builders Limited

    Authors: Haribhakti, Shailesh;

    Reference No: F&A0349 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The basic elements of the control system initially envisaged by the company were 1) PERT/cost system to monitor project progress and related costs; 2) material and labour cost standards to form the basis of comparison with actuals; and 3) an overhead budget which identified the various manufacturing, finance, and administration overheads by ... More

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  6. The Elusive Black Diamond

    Authors: Gopalkrishnan, C; Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: BP0165 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Discusses the coal crisis and related issues like transport, labour, organizational structure, and pricing. ... More

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  7. Paddy Marketing Board - Sri Lanka (C): Financing the storage Operation

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0555(C) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This case deals with the storage operation of milled rice in the monopsony procurement, processing, and distribution situation of the Paddy Marketing Board in Sri Lanka. The chairman has to decide whether he should go in for modern storage systems of silos or make do with the existing storage with ... More

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  8. Paddy Marketing Board - Sri Lanka (D): Setting Up A Modern Storage and Processing Complex

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0555(D) Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Considers procurement, storage-transport, milling-storage and distribution in an integrated manner. The chairman is faced with the problem of deciding whether he should set up a modern storage and processing complex as against the existing disintegrated system. ... More

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  9. Voltas Limited (G): Industrial Relations at Voltas

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: BP0144(G) Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Starting with the history of industrial relations and unionism, attention is directed to key areas which off and on have accounted for the industrial relations problems in Voltas. These areas are: amalgamation of associated companies, EDP, emergence of VOLSA, contract labour, and agitation by instalment. The stands taken by the ... More

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  10. Voltas Limited (E): Evolution of Marketing in Voltas

    Authors: Joag, S G; Mehta, S C;

    Reference No: BP0144(E) Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Traces the evolution of the marketing function in Voltas, and outlines the current marketing organization. The Case explores the implications of the million dollar question faced by the management: What did it mean to have the diverse marketing activities under one umbrella--Voltas? ... More

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  11. Voltas Limited (C): Manufacturing Strategy

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: BP0144(C) Pages: 52 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Gives a historical overview of the manufacturing operations, and outlines the organizational setup for manufacturing. Discusses the strengths, weaknesses, threats, opportunities and the thrust of the manufacturing policy, and the strategic shift required for attaining the corporate objective of "Profit-Growth-Excellence." ... More

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  12. Voltas Limited (F) : An Integrated Case Series

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: BP0144(F) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Traces the history of the Personnel Cell, and focuses its attention on such personnel functions as manpower planning, recruitment and selection, promotion, salary administration, and non-statutory welfare. A series of issues relating to these functions have been raised to signify their importance to the organization as a whole. ... More

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  13. Voltas Limited (D): Finance

    Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

    Reference No: BP0144(D) Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Reviews the company's performance during a seven-year period--1974-75 to 1980-81. Voltas had resorted to certain operational strategies having significant financial implications: 1) it altered its method of calculating depreciation on its fixed assets; 2) it entered into foreign collaboration for its international operations; 3) it absorbed two of its affiliate companies with ... More

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  14. Bharat Construction Company Limited (A)

    Authors: Shukla, P R;

    Reference No: PROD0192(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1984

    Abstract: The case can be used to discuss the management control system in a new project. An existing MCS for a large construction company is described and management problems faced by the company in handling a new project are highlighted. The new MCS that can be suitable for the situation can ... More

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