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Authors: Maru, Rushikesh M;

Reference No: PSG0029 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The case describes how the government formulated its policy on abortion. Until 1972 Indian law on abortion was based on the Indian Penal Code enacted about a century ago. In 1964 the Shah Committee was appointed to examine the question of legalization of abortion. In 1967, the committee recommended the liberalization of existing ... More

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Authors: Asopa, V N;

Reference No: CMA0296 Pages: 14 Published on: 16, October, 1974

Abstract: Discusses the application of the network techniques to decision-making at the district level in government systems. The illustration is a lift irrigation scheme undertaken by a Zilla Parishad. ... More

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Authors: Agarwal, Rakesh; Jayaraman, N; Rao, D S H; Thomas, K S; Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0262 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The introduction of corporate planning in Indian Railways, the largest public undertaking in country, has been described in detail. This case should be used jointly with the note Indian Railways [F&A0261], which highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways and the problems faced in the planning process. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

Reference No: QM0063TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The Programme Implementation Unit in the Department of Health and Family Planning was asked to come up with innovative ideas for improving programme performance. In response to this request from the Union Secretary of Health and Family Planning, the Implementation Unit came up with four proposals of innovative schemes for ... More

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Authors: Khurana, Rakesh; Dehadrai, Anant P;

Reference No: MAR0114TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: This note gives a detailed version of the functioning of the organization that is the central purchase organization of the Government of India and buys the major requirements of all ministries and departments of the central government. ... More

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Authors: Agarwal, Rakesh; Jayaraman, N; Rao, D S H; Thomas, K S; Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0261TEC Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The note highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways. It should be used jointly with the case Corporate Planning at Indian Railways: An Initial Version (F&A0262). ... More

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Authors: Gupta, V K; Mathur, D P;

Reference No: CMA0300 Pages: 10 Published on: 2, January, 1975

Abstract: Describes the regional and intra-regional organizational structure developed by the paddy marketing board for paddy and rice procurement in Sri Lanka. Organizational efficiency at regional level was studied with respect to staffing pattern, workload of the staff members, quantity of paddy and rice procured and the cost of procurement. ... More

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Authors: George, P S;

Reference No: CMA0373 Pages: 9 Published on: 4, October, 1975

Abstract: This case is based on the estimation study on an SFDA/MFAL scheme in Assam. The case presents the targets achieved and some reasons for the shortfall in achieving the targets. It can be used to highlight the role of estimation as a management function. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0092(B) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the post takeover operations of Ganesh Flour Mills by a professional group of managers. Raises the question of ownership of the company in the context of the surpluses generated after the takeover and highlights the temporary character of the takeover of management and the problems in the reconstruction of ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0076(B) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the organizational tasks to be performed by the key functional departments and their heads, the regional directors, and the stations and station managers. The differentiation among the departments and the interdependencies, which demand a high amount of integration, are highlighted. The concept of power through control over resources and ... More

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Authors: Khurana, Rakesh; Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0152TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The note underlines the utility of industrial market potential index. Starting from a simple model, a procedure for developing an index of industrial market potential is finally arrived at. Development of the index would require selection of production statistics, and input and output coefficients. For some products the index has ... More

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Authors: Murthy, Nirmala; Satia, J K;

Reference No: QM0102(A) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Has been based on experience in developing information systems in India Population Project (District UP). ... More

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Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

Reference No: PSG0028 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The case describes the kind of information collected by field workers and other officials in Kanhas PHC. The registers and records include target couple registers, stock registers, education register, case register, and daily diary. The ANMs and FPHAs are expected to maintain twelve registers. An interview with the block extension ... More

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