Reference No: PSG0013TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Saraspur PHC, under the control of the District Health Officer
(DHO), was showing poor performance in all programmes.
Moreover, its performance was deteriorating every month. This
surprised the DHO, for so far Saraspur had registered average
performance. Recently, it had been taken over by the regional
training centre as a ... More
Reference No: PROD0150TECPages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note deals with various aspects of scheduling problems in a job, such as technology, criteria for scheduling, scheduling single machine systems, and simulation results obtained using heuristic rules. ... More
Reference No: CMA0508Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The new managing director of a recently formed state government undertaking is interested in developing a suitable marketing strategy for the disposal of timru leaves, a product widely used as the wrapper for beedis. Problems encountered include poor leaf quality, lack of market information, inadequate warehouse facilities, etc. A tentative ... More
Reference No: BP0166Pages: 10Published 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
Reference No: MAR0251Pages: 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
Reference No: PSG0011TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Sub-centres have been set up to bring health services closer to the rural population. One sub-centre is meant for 10,000 population staffed by an auxiliary nurse, midwife and a dai, with a sanction of Rs 2,000 worth of medicines. Several studies have been conducted to find out how far has the present ... More
Reference No: PROD0148TECPages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note discusses the method of scheduling batches in intermittent production systems. The production systems covered are single machine and multiple machines. Problems of scheduling multiple products are also considered. Computational details are provided for time invariant as well as dynamic batch sizes. ... More
Reference No: MAR0207(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case concerns the positioning of a new micro computer. The problem is where to position the new computer in the existing range of computers. ... More
Reference No: PSG0018TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: An administrator constantly faces problems relating to his staff, supplies, funds, and methods. He needs a framework by which he can resolve these problems. The case lists six essential steps that can help a manager solve his problems. Three small caselets are included to serve as exercises in problem solving. ... More
Reference No: PROD0146TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with the branch and bound approach to solving general flow shop and job shop scheduling problems in the deterministic case. The three?machine flow shop problem is considered first; the approach is then extended to multi?machine flow shop problem. A branch and bound approach is provided for job ... More
Reference No: F&A0325Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Narrates the discussion between the managing director and the chief accountant of a forest development corporation regarding the commencement of a boat-building yard. It gives a detailed breakup of the price and cost structure of a typical 48-feet teakwood- based boat they intend to manufacture as an ongoing activity. Students ... More
Reference No: PSG0016Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: A project was undertaken under the aegis of India Population Project in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh to study the possible effects of improved nutrition on human fertility. This case describes the objectives of the programme and includes a review of the project undertaken in Karnataka in 1974. ... More
