Reference No: QM0158Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Considers the problem of annual production planning for a handloom development corporation. Despite having a large number of products, formulation leads to a knapsack problem that can be solved easily without a computer and has intuitive appeal. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0002EXPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This is an exercise to generate data regarding the personnel function in an enterprise. The views of earlier groups who have played the exercise, i.e., trade unions, managers and bureaucrats are given sequentially to understand the different approaches to the function. ... More
Reference No: OB0118TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This technical note is based on the author's research of the nature and processes of the emergent social personality of young professionals in India. It explores the nature of transactions between these young professionals and the organizational hierarchy so heavily loaded with experienced managers. The note further postulates how Indian ... More
Reference No: CMA0515TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: A chief conservator of forests is overall in charge of forestry in a state. A day in the life of a typical Chief Conservator of Forests is described to highlight how a principal forest administrator/manager functions today and what roles he has to play as the head of a ... More
Reference No: OB0161(A)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Presents the history and growth details of a bank with several thousand employees. The organizational structures at the branch level, at the zonal level and at the central level are presented. Some of the critical roles and their evaluation in the bank are also described. ... More
Reference No: OB0123TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: This article is aimed at discussing role and stress. It gives a brief discussion about role, and discusses in detail stress and its relation to role. The term "role" is defined and its various meanings are brought into focus. The various stress?inducing factors within the individual and also in ... More
Reference No: PROD0156TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: The note gives a brief description of the behavioural dimension of job design. Both traditional or micro approach and the behavioural approach have been considered. The methods with behavioural implications such as job enlargement, job enrichment and job rotation are briefly described. ... More
Reference No: OB0114Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Dr Shekhar joins Navjivan Enterprises as a Behavioural Scientist in the Personnel Department, and, within a month of joining, resigns and leaves the organization. The factors responsible for his resignation are examined through a series of interviews with Dr Shekhar, and a few others associated with his work. The case ... More
Reference No: CMA0524Pages: 10Published 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
Reference No: F&A0339(C)Pages: 44 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Analyses, interprets and illustrates many aspects of the concepts and practices of financial management. The case facilitates discussion of: 1) conversion of a private limited company into a public limited company; 2) public issue; 3) stock exchange listing; 4) cost of capital; 5) capital expenditure planning; 6) capital structure planning; 7) analysis of business and financial risks ... More
