Reference No: BP0144(D)Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews the company's performance during a seven-year period--1974-75 to 1980-81. Voltas had resorted to certain operational strategies having significant financial implications: 1) it altered its method of calculating depreciation on its fixed assets; 2) it entered into foreign collaboration for its international operations; 3) it absorbed two of its affiliate companies with ... More
Reference No: MAR0281Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews an advertising campaign prepared by a new advertising agency for Cali Ber Suitings that were relatively new in the market. A relatively unconventional approach was used in the campaign. A detailed post test of the campaign was undertaken; the case is concerned with the evaluation of this research and ... More
Reference No: BP0179TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The purpose of this note is to answer the following questions: (a) How to identify the relevant environment of one's company? (b) What are the sources of environmental information? (c) How can one forecast the development in the environment? (d) How does one interpret the information so collected? (e) How ... More
Reference No: QM0195Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The case describes a problem faced by the President of Dharwar Drilling Society. In areas around Dharwar irrigation is essential for increasing agricultural production. The way to get water is through drilling. However, the well drilled may be dry, hence the farmers are reluctant to take a chance. The President ... More
Reference No: CMA0594TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Discusses the rationale for a cooperative form of organization and outlines why the credit/single purpose cooperatives usually have been successful. It develops the hypothesis that only integrated cooperatives can be successful in our environment. Further, such cooperatives may be single-product yet multipurpose. ... More
Reference No: BP0186TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: In using the problem-solving and situational approach, the manager has to ask himself: (1) Whether he has understood the situation by rigorously and repeatedly asking the following questions: What? When? How? Why? Who(m)? Where? How much (many)? and (2) Whether he has brought all his creative, logical, and critical thought processes ... More
Reference No: F&A0340Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Asian Food Products Limited is a company with excellent sales and profits. However, the managing director notices with concern the problems of liquidity and seeks help from a management consultant. The case contains data on policies, production costs, sales, etc. The focus is on distinction between liquidity and profitability and ... More
Reference No: BP0184TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This note attempts to answer the following questions: (1) What is the structure of a model and what are its constituents? (2) How does a model assist the planning process? (3) How do we build a model? (4) What are the conditions for the success of a model? (5) What are the limitations of a ... More
Reference No: BP0171Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The Damodar Valley Corporation was set up in 1948 and was modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in USA. The Case describes the origin of the DVC idea, its setup, and its experiences in the first two decades of operations. The Case raises the interesting question of how DVC was ... More
Reference No: BP0182TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This note presents a comprehensive view of the various dimensions of formal corporate planning. It covers aspects like stepwise process for formulating corporate plans effectively and efficiently; discussion of various types of plans like strategic, operational and project plans; organizing for planning and the role of the corporate planner; reasons ... More
Reference No: PROD0191Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This case discusses the situation faced by an organization considering expansion. The expansion is to be done as a project, and affects land, machinery, manning, toolings, etc. The case discussion is centered on the uncertainties of the situation with the numerous products to be found in any engineering company. ... More
Reference No: BP0178TECPages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The note proposes a model in the evolution of strategic management of public enterprise. The model is based on case studies of seven public enterprises in our countries: India, Brazil, United States and Italy. It develops concepts relevant to public enterprise management drawing from corporate strategy and politica l
science. ... More
Reference No: CMA0599(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Focuses on problems in achieving planned targets of the fisheries cooperative in terms of ownership of boats and harvesting of fish from the sea. ... More
Reference No: BP0188Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Illustrates how managers are likely to face an awkward situation if they act on an impulse without first being sure of their facts. Naik assumes that Patil, one of his subordinates, is the one who has been promoted and congratulates him. Patil takes it for granted that his boss knows ... More
