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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0076(C) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Gives extracts from the recommendation of a study committee on Indian Airlines which submitted its recommendations in 1971. Only recommendations dealing with reorganization are highlighted. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0076(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Sets out the organizational arrangements in the Indian Airlines prevailing in 196871, and describes: a) the historical evolution of the corporation, b) relevant parts of the Air Corporation Act to indicate the governmental framework within which the organization operates, c) the organizational structure, and d) parts of the personnel policies. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen;

Reference No: MAR0173(A) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Dunlop needed a much more distinctive and powerful advertising campaign in 1967 to give its highway tyres an advantageous competitive position in a crowded truck and bus tyre market. In the search for its unique qualities, as against claims of the competitors, Dunlop asked its agency to find out the importance ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0076(B) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the organizational tasks to be performed by the key functional departments and their heads, the regional directors, and the stations and station managers. The differentiation among the departments and the interdependencies, which demand a high amount of integration, are highlighted. The concept of power through control over resources and ... More

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Authors: Dixit, M R;

Reference No: BP0185TEC Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1984

Abstract: The note describes the structure and performance of the commercial vehicle industry in India. Data on sales, production and financial performance of various companies operating in the industry are given. Also given are data on the plans of existing companies and those of new entrants. The student is required to ... More

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Authors: Joseph, Jerome; Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R;

Reference No: PSG0054 Pages: 50 Published on: 1, January, 1988

Abstract: This is a comprehensive case that looks at an urban road transport undertaking. It traces the growth of the organization by examining the major decisions of the past chief executives. The current status of the organization and the key corporate level decisions that need to be taken are presented. ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R; Mahadevan, Vijayalakshmi;

Reference No: PSG0057 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This case examines the interaction between the Pallavan Transport Corporation and some of the agents in the environment like the consumer, the Madras Municipal Corporation, the Madras Metropolitan Development Authority, the Finance Department, and the Home Department. ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R; Mahadevan, Vijayalakshmi;

Reference No: PSG0058 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This case examines the composition of the board of the Pallavan Transport Corporation. The members are drawn from various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. This in turn affects the decision-making. It also brings out the low-key role of the chairman, who is drawn from either the IAS or IPS. ... More

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Authors: Joseph, Jerome; Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R;

Reference No: PSG0055 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This case describes the organizational form and structure of passenger road transport undertakings in Tamil Nadu. Since nationalization in 1971, major decisions regarding the organizational form were taken. Road transport undertakings were set up in Tamil Nadu under the Companies Act, which is supposed to be RTC Act (which was the ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Padmanabhan, Geeta;

Reference No: QM0224 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1992

Abstract: This case describes how the fueling plan of buses can affect the fuel expenditure, since the prices of fuel differ in various locations. The objective of this case is to pick up fuel at the cheapest points, ensuring that there is enough fuel to travel from one fueling point to ... More

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Authors: Manikutty, S; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: PSG0067 Pages: 27 Published on: 23, February, 1994

Abstract: This case emphasizes the decision making process of infrastructure investments for the two modes of transportation of petroleum products between Kandla Port and North West India. Indian Oil Corporation made a proposal in 1981 for a new pipeline between Kandla and Bhatinda, in order to cater to the increased projected traffic ... More

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Authors: Sinha, Sidharth;

Reference No: F&A0433 Pages: 16 Published on: 9, March, 1996

Abstract: The chief executive of a shipping company must decide on an investment-cum-financing (project finance) decision, which represents entry into the refer business. So far the company has been operating only tankers and bulk carriers. ... More

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