Reference No: OB0167Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This case is about an individual who has become a victim of organizational politics. It highlights how top officials indulge in politics concerning organizational use of lower?level officials; and how an individual, as a consequence of this politics, develops conflict within himself, which in turn leads to a dramatic ... More
Reference No: MAR0286Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with the situation where a major retailer of consumer products is obtaining supplies through unauthorized channels. The problem is to motivate the retailer to deal with the authorized salesman and distributor. The case can be used for introducing issues pertaining to distribution channels and sales management. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0169TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This note discusses objectives, methods, issues and concerns in performance appraisal. It also highlights various parameters of an effective appraisal system. What is significant about this note is that it has focused on research done in this area in India. ... More
Reference No: F&A0370Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Highlights the determination of cash flows for investment analysis. Its main focus is on the treatment of interest on debt in computing projects' cash flows. ... More
Reference No: PROD0192(B)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case can be used for discussing an effective management control system for projects. Aspects such as selection of project team, preparation of network diagrams, budgeting, activity planning at the site, coding, reporting, etc can be discussed. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0170Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case refers to the personnel policies of a large organization engaged in the tourism and hotel industry. Some of the major problems arising from the nature of the business are highlighted. The economic and social constraints on human resources management are also revealed by the case. ... More
Reference No: MAR0285(G)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case presents a review of past research studies carried out for examining doctors' prescription behaviour and for determining promotional mix. It also gives a brief review of the company's marketing information system. It is useful for discussing alternative research methodologies/studies for the phenomenon of doctor's prescription behaviour. The ... More
Reference No: OB0172TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Introduces the concept of transactional analysis. It discusses briefly the meaning and relevance of TA concepts like ego states, transactions, strokes, time structuring, games, psychological positions, and OK and not?OK managerial styles. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0168TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This note describes some of the problems in the implementation of social change programmes and suggests a few strategies for taking care of these problems. ... More
Reference No: F&A0372Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This is a collection of four caselets in C-V-P analysis presented in the ascending order of difficulty moving from breakeven analysis with physical units to breakeven without physical units, and on to long term breakeven, cash breakeven, shutdown volume, and profit planning. ... More
Reference No: F&A0377Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: An introductory exercise in cost accounting which helps students to view the elements of costs from three different perspectives: 1) on a functional basis?manufacturing, selling, administration, research and development, etc; 2) on a traceability basis?direct versus indirect; and 3) on a behavioural basis?fixed versus variable. It is presented in an ... More
Reference No: MAR0293TECPages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: A field exercise to find out prices charged to consumers forms the basis of this note. An attempt was made by student researchers to conceptualize as to what considerations organizations take into account while fixing their prices and pricing strategies. The reasons for a much larger or smaller spread between ... More
Reference No: CMA0647TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The note is based on the experience of an IAS officer regarding social change in a hut construction programme in a west Indian district. It brings out issues in organizing change, political-bureaucratic interface; time frame for appraising individual risk, consequence of change, etc. ... More
Reference No: F&A0378Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case deals with the following points: 1)To find how Reliable Texamill Limited (RTL) has raised funds to finance its activities in the past; 2)To evaluate RTL's estimate of bank borrowing for 1983, and its overall financial and operating plans; and 3)To explore the wisdom of proceeding with a rapidly expanding ... More