Reference No: OB0024(F2)Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The company's policy on employing relatives is discussed. The president gives his views and so do several of his and other directors' relatives. Non?family executives also give their views. Students are to assess the consequences. ... More
Reference No: F&A0066Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The manager of the firm analyses the working results of each of the manufacturing sections. The case deals with breakeven analysis, and its advantages and limitations. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0019Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case provides insights into the various issues related to management training, both in terms of selection, training and evaluation of trainees, and also in terms of the responsibility for training and communication between the various parties involved. It has also lent itself to the discussion of individual behaviour. ... More
Reference No: OB0024(E)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The president explains his ideas on the relationship between distance, formality and authority. Other executives also report their ideas. Students explore these statements in order to understand better each of these concepts and the influence of Indian culture on their conception. ... More
Reference No: F&A0024(C)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The BGW Case Series related to the appraisal of a long term Loan to a Manufacturing Company. It also deals with the Fashioning of the terms and Conditions of the Loan in such a way as would reconcile the lender's and the borrower's Points of View. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing a factory organization. Existing organization, duties and responsibilities assigned to supervisors, their past experience, education, salary levels, etc, are given in the case. Students are required to identify defects, suggest improvements, and recommend a suitable organization structure to achieve the targeted production programme. ... More
Reference No: OB0016Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The executive director is trying to decide whether to implement a central training scheme for the recently decentralized group of companies comprising HAFE. The training centre issue focuses on the problems and implications of decentralization and how inter-group rivalries affect decision-making in this area. ... More
Reference No: OB0049(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The managing director wants to give more decision?making responsibility to his subordinates, but, having been autocratic in the past, he is not sure how to start. ... More
Reference No: OB0023Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The general manager explains why he left the mills and his differences with the managing director. In the process, he reveals a great deal about his own ambitions, goals, behaviour and personality. The case is used to illuminate the effects of Indian culture and social system on organizational behaviour and ... More
Reference No: ECO0001(E)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case involves the considerations for the purchase of Boeing 707s in order to remain in business in competition with other carriers. ... More
Reference No: MAR0004Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with issues relating to the impact of sales tax on marketing practices. Because of differential sales tax rates among the states, the company distributors from one state started selling goods to retailers and sub dealers of other states even though the company had demarcated the areas. This ... More
Reference No: ECO0022Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This case an interview account of an industrialist belonging to the cotton textiles industry giving on account of his strength and weaknesses. This case, together with "Kasturbhai lalbhai and the Cotton Textiles industry" is used for the purpose of familiarizing the student with the variety of factors responsible for the ... More
