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: 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: 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: 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: BP0192TECPages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The note traces the development of the structure of the Civil Service in India from the British period to the present. It considers some empirical studies that have analyzed the character of the Service with reference to the background, education and attitudes of its members. It also refers to the ... More
Reference No: CMA0660Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: It is generally assumed that contradiction developments are less severe in the developed world. The case, based on interviews with farm workers in England, provides some aspects of credit, product and labour markets in which the workers may have to operate simultaneously. The relationship of the worker with the employer ... More
Reference No: OB0172TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Introduces the concept of transactional analysis. It discusses briefly the meaning and relevance of TA concepts like ego states, transactions, strokes, time structuring, games, psychological positions, and OK and not?OK managerial styles. ... More
Reference No: CMA0614TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Discusses the importance of credit planning, elements of planning strategy, steps in preparing credit plans, and role of lead banks in credit planning at the branch level. The objective is to make the reader aware of the environmental and other constraints which must be appreciated in planning the credit supply ... More
Reference No: BP0191TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Attempts to review historically the growth of the Indian Civil Service since inception. It looks at some of the basic assumptions underlying the Indian bureaucracy as established under colonial rule, and compares it with the Service in the existing changed environment and needs. The elements of continuity as well as ... More
Reference No: MAR0290Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with a sales territory dispute. Janardhan has accused Thomas of "stealing" sales from his territory. Thomas feels he is generating additional sales by sending patients to a free clinic in Janardhan's territory. An amicable and fair resolution of the dispute is required. ... More
Reference No: MAR0286Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with the situation where a major retailer of consumer products is obtaining supplies through unauthorized channels. The problem is to motivate the retailer to deal with the authorized salesman and distributor. The case can be used for introducing issues pertaining to distribution channels and sales management. ... More
Reference No: MAR0291Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Expert Advertising Agency was a medium sized advertising agency which wished to increase its billing to a level comparable with that of the top few in the industry, and to acquire the stature of a market leader. expert wished to formulate a marketing strategy in order to achieve this growth. ... More
Reference No: F&A0377Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: An introductory exercise in cost accounting which helps students to view the elements of costs from three different perspectives: 1) on a functional basis? manufacturing, selling, administration, research and development, etc; 2) on a traceability basis? direct versus indirect; and 3) on a behavioural basis? fixed versus variable. It is presented in an ... More
Reference No: BP0194Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Deals with the problem Mohan Verma faces within a week of joining Panacea Pharma as Manager, Corporate Planning. He has to answer the following questions: How should I define my role in this company? What support structure should I ask for in fulfilling this role? What should be my relationship ... More
