Reference No: BP0220(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the system developed by Power Projects and Products Limited for identifying and evaluating opportunities for the company. The senior management team at the company is required to evaluate the system and decide whether to accept it or not. ... More
Reference No: BP0220(A)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organization and proceedings of the first business planning conference of Power Projects and Products Limited. The company's profile and motivations for organizing the first business planning conference are presented as background information. Mr Ravindra Gupta, Divisional Manager (Human Resource Development), is required to review the outcome ... More
Reference No: CMA0696TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note defines what econometrics is. The differences between models and economic models are brought out. The six steps involved in econometric model building are (a) statement of theory of hypothesis, (b) specification of theoretical econometric model for testing theory, (c) estimation of the parameters of the model, (d) evaluation ... More
Reference No: BP0217(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by Phiroz Poonawalla, a partner in Union Steel Industries. His company is sick. The characteristics of the products, markets, technology, and location of the company are described. The past actions taken by him are presented. Phiroz Poonawalla is required to diagnose the causes of ... More
Reference No: F&A0407Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This integrated case has as its focus estimating the financial requirements and evaluating alternative means of financing in a strategic context. In particular, the case integrates the following elements: (1) diagnostic study of the reasons for financial decline of an auto component company that has diversified into chemicals, (2) estimating the financial ... More
Reference No: BP0214TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note describes the experience of using games as pedagogy. In the first part, the outcome of a game played in the class is described. In the second, the suitability of games as pedagogy for different groups of participants and subject matter is discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0705Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The government silk filature, Chikkahalli is one of the four such units owned by the government of Karnataka. These units purchase silkworm cocoons from regulated cocoon markets and sell reeled silk in the silk exchanges. The Chikkahalli unit had been incurring losses for several years and all measures to improve ... More
Reference No: BP0223(A)Pages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by Mr Suresh Jha, the new Managing Director of Natural Resources Corporation. It has been brought to his notice that the company is likely to incur losses for the first time since its inception in 1965. He is required to evaluate the current strategy and ... More
Reference No: BP0220(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organizational process of formulating the first corporate plan of Power Projects and Products Limited. The role and contribution of various committees and task forces in preparing the first plan are described. Mr Rajaram, a corporate planning consultant, is required to evaluate the process of planning at ... More
Reference No: QM0220TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note is an introduction to the expert system shell called VP-EXPERT. It highlights the important features of VP-EXPERT and illustrates these features using a simplified tax-planning problem. In this process, the note also introduces most of the commands of VP-EXPERT. The note concludes with highlighting some of the shortcomings ... More
Reference No: CMA0710(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: Mahesh Agro-Chemicals had introduced a synthetic pyrethroid, "Borekill", in the 80s for controlling cotton boll-worms. Once sales of this product saturated, the company extended this chemical to tur pod borer in 1985 in the Bidar-Gulbarga belt of Karnatak ... More
Reference No: CMA0709TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note defines correlation and discusses various forms of correlations. Partial and rank correlations are also discussed, and an example is given to compute linear and rank correlation coefficients. ... More
Reference No: ECO0321Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The case is based on a project prepared for the development of rural economy of a taluka in the Chengai Anna district of Tamil Nadu. The project involves setting up of a modern rice mill under the cooperative form of organization, whose principal aim is to enhance the income of ... More
Reference No: CMA0707TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note provides a framework for analysing agricultural and rural development policies. Four models are used 4-S to link spatial, seasonal, sectoral, and social aspects of a policy. 3-A to link access, assurance, and ability. Socio-ecological paradigms to analyse the relationship between ecological variables and portfolio choices of the households. ... More
