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  1. Hindustan Tractors Limited (B)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0069(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The government can get involved in the management of an industry: 1) as an entrepreneur, 2) by nationalization or 3) by taking over the management under the Industries Act. The case gives the background for the state government to decide whether to recommend takeover or nationalization, or provide financial help to a sick ... More

  2. Modern Bakeries (India) Limited: The Ahmedabad Unit and Its Management

    Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: BP0070 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Facilitates discussion of action potentials facing the general manager of a field unit of a public sector company. The manager is under pressure from headquarters to improve sales and capacity utilization appreciably in view of a marked drop in the offtake of the State Nutritional Programme. The management systems available ... More

  3. Punjab National Bank (A)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: BP0067(A) Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: A top executive with experience in the manufacturing business of a multinationals consumer goods subsidiary and Government of Indias international trading company is appointed by the Finance Ministry to the top post of a large nationalized bank. The case highlights the dilemma this executive faces in reconciling sharply differing views ... More

  4. The Tale of a Travelling Toaster

    Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

    Reference No: MAR0165 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes the experience of a consumer who buys a toaster, covering prepurchase, purchase decision and postpurchase stages. The problems of consumers in buying and using a product as well as getting aftersales service are illustrated. The case brings out several issues concerning the protection of consumer interests ... More

  5. National Chemical Laboratory, Pune

    Authors: Matthai, Ravi J;

    Reference No: BP0134 Pages: 47 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, like many laboratories of the Councils of Scientific and Industrial Research, India, was being criticized for not being relevant to the needs of the nation. There was an explicit change in policy from "basic" to "applied" research and administrative practices were introduced to bring about ... More

  6. The Politics of Oil Industries in India

    Authors: Maru, R M; Umamaheswar, A R;

    Reference No: BP0153TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The note describes the evolution of Government of India's policy towards foreign investment in the oil industry. It brings out the gradual change in public policy from recognition of one hundred per cent foreign investment to a gradual nationalization of oil-producing companies in India. The main objective is to discuss ... More

  7. Steel Authority of India Limited: A Public Sector Holding Company (A & B condensed)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0169 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case combines the SAIL (A) & (B) cases and provides some additional new information. The questions and answers in the Parliament on SAIL included in Case (B) along with the organizational details of the holding company in Case (A) help pose the question as to why the SAIL holding company ... More

  8. Interface Between Government and Public Undertakings: An Overview (A)

    Authors: Bhatt, Anil;

    Reference No: BP0158TEC(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This and the subsequent four notes discuss the issues and processes in the area of interface between government and public undertakings. This note takes an verview of the interface and discusses the philosophy and the rationale behind government undertaking of economic enterprises. The possible areas of interface are listed. ... More

  9. The Case of the Dying Fish

    Authors: Gopalkrishnan, C; Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: BP0143 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited, designed, engineered, and constructed by one of the most experienced engineering organizations in the world, and employing the most modern technology for producing chemical fertilizers, faced a closure threat immediately after a few months of starting operations when the effluent discharged by the plant, polluted water ... More

  10. Indian Industrial Projects with Foreign Collaboration

    Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: BP0164TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This is an accompanying note for the Case Chains and Tools Manufacturing Company Private Limited (A) (BP0141) and describes the relevant conditions to be fulfilled and the procedures to be followed on: 1) industrial license, 2) technical collaboration and foreign equity, and 3) import of capital goods. ... More

  11. Indian Distribution System: A Note

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0266TEC Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The purpose of the note is to familiarize readers with the Indian distribution scene the large size of the distribution task, kinds of functionaries working and the type of functions performed by them, evaluation of the performance of the Indian distribution system, including the government's keen interest with respect to ... More

  12. Managing the Marketing Research Activities

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0269TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The note identifies the many decisions related to managing marketing research activities. It enlists the steps necessary to be used if an outside research agency is used. It also identifies and lists the questions which need answers for the search and selection of an outside agency. ... More

  13. LPA Road Safety Campaign

    Authors: Mohan, Manendra;

    Reference No: MAR0279 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: The case is concerned with professional use of advertising and sales promotion approach to a vital problem of general public interest by a nonprofit organization. The major elements are research inputs into creative strategy for a multimedia campaign. ... More

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