Reference No: CMA0349TEC Pages: 16Published on: 23, December, 1976
Abstract: Gives details of foodgrains distribution programme in India. Regional imbalances in the availability of cereals in the administrative structure are comprehensively dealt with. ... More
Reference No: MAR0197(B)Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case raises issues concerning organization of the marketing function. It describes the evolution of the marketing organization, and discusses the experience with recent organizational arrangements. A novel form of organization, involving parallel organizations for new products and established products, adopted by the company is discussed. ... More
Reference No: OB0021(A)Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The terms and conditions of service of two hundred and forty?eight monthly?paid employees of the Madras establishment are set out. The union's charter of demands is annexed. To be used for introducing an exercise in collective bargaining. ... More
Reference No: MAR0167Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case deals with product line evaluation of a medium sized distributor of consumer durables. Performance of the product lines carried is evaluated using three different criteria, namely, gross profit, percentage profit margin, and return on investment. An attempt is made to demonstrate the superiority of ROI criterion over the ... More
Reference No: F&A0295Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case provides, in a summarized form, the actual performance of a medium sized hotel and five other hotels of varying sizes for four year period. The objective is to use these data for performance assessment and cost control. The problem in using past actuals or actuals of comparable units ... More
Reference No: OB0148EXPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a training exercises based on the In basket method. The exercise gives the participants a simulated experience of decision making with limited data generalizations are then made by way of feedback to help improve one's decision making ability, especially in the personnel field. ... More
Reference No: PSG0025Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case is based on an interview with the organizing secretary of the Lodhi branch of Family Planning Association where he relates his functions, the methods of data collection and record keeping, the evaluation system for the branch, the flexibility the branches enjoy vis-a-vis selection of projects, the criteria of ... More
Reference No: MAR0165Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the experience of a consumer who buys a toaster, covering pre purchase, purchase decision and post purchase stages. The problems of consumers in buying and using a product as well as getting after sales service are illustrated. The case brings out several issues concerning the protection of consumer interests ... More
Reference No: MAR0192Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case describes the salient features of the fork lift truck (FLT) industry. Saptrishi has been losing several key orders to its competitor, Aquarius. A market research study finds out how FLTs are bought. The data should help in understanding the buyer behaviour, leading to a more effective segmentation and ... More
Reference No: PROD0127TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note deals with problem of job design for employee motivation. This is particularly true of jobs that are highly monotonous, jobs with very low levels of skill requirements, etc. Among some recent experiments in job design, an approach that has reported some degree of success is job enrichment. This ... More
Reference No: OB0041Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes the organizational and social situations existing in a few Indian villages. This case presents data on the organizational setup of the Primary Health Centres (PHCs), roles performed, research data on attitudes of the people towards family planning, and interpersonal transactions of family planning workers with villagers. Given ... More
Reference No: PSG0020TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note outlines the steps that a branch of the Family Planning
Association of India would need to take in formulating a branch
study. This would require: 1) Defining the broad goals and objectives
of the branch in terms of services to be provided, client
segments, regional coverage, and channels to ... More
Reference No: MAR0160TECPages: 69Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note gives details of the cotton textile industry in India, relating to the product profile, industry structure, manufacturing process, distribution of textiles and the cost profitability and financial structure of the cotton textile industry in India. ... More
