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: CMA0386Pages: 10Published on: 13, December, 1979
Abstract: Gambhirpura Collective Farming Society was formed in 1953. Within two years, the society ran into problems. In the general body meeting, the Chairman listed the problems faced by the society and stated that the members could improve their economic conditions if they could identify an operational solution to involve all the ... More
Reference No: CMA0477Pages: 6Published on: 9, July, 1979
Abstract: Describes the issues related to a grassroot level weavers organization, with special reference to expenditure sharing among the member weavers. The case raises the problems of internal group dynamics and the external system. ... More
Reference No: OB0094TECPages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note discusses four concepts, viz. power maps, traps, modes of managing dependency and uneasy detachment. Using these concepts, the note attempts to sensitise a new organizational entrant to problems of power relationships and their implications for his career. ... More
Reference No: MAR0218TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Deals with the various important aspects that should be taken into account in formulating an advertising plan, and also the approach for developing it. The advertising plan describes the product its physical characteristics as well as its uses. The advertiser has to develop a "unique selling proposition" which induces the ... More
Reference No: MAR0240Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Mr. Sundeep, the Regional Sales Manager for the Lighting Division, had lost a contract order that he had been getting for the last two years. He analyzed the situation and wondered what had gone wrong. He was getting worried as his Western Region sales were dropping. He wanted to plan ... More
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: MAR0230TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: How advertising affects the economic development of a country in various ways is explained here. Advertising may shift the demand curve for a class of products. It also brings about product differentiation between various brands of a product and helps in improving the quality of a product by inducing the ... More
Reference No: OB0045Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The personnel manager of a recently?formed handloom development corporation introduces a format and procedures for the annual performance reporting of the corporation's employees. The corporation's managing director wants to know how the performance assessment system can be improved for monitoring output and spending more effectively. ... More
Reference No: OB0109TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note posts centrality and image as two key concepts in working across organizational boundaries. It suggests that a change agent can alter perceptions of centrality and images of subsystems in ways to increase the chances of changes coming about. ... More
Reference No: MAR0216TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Consumer incentives play an important part in sales promotion. They are primarily intended to boost the sales of the product or service in question. Consumer premium is probably the most important incentive technique. There are direct consumer premiums and conditional consumer premiums. Refill packs, deferred payment schemes and guarantee for ... More
Reference No: MAR0238Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case describes the implementation problems of the cash credit scheme for handloom cooperatives. The scheme disburses central funds through local cooperative banks under state handloom officials' supervision. Three conversational situations describe the operating problems when the scheme is put into action. ... More
Reference No: OB0061Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Mr. Rego, a fresh post?graduate, responds to a job advertisement, and is selected for a sales job. He joins the company, completes the induction training, and goes selling. His supervisor's style of dealing with him is unacceptable to Rego. He, therefore, resigns; but not until he has "got even" ... More
