Reference No: P&IR0055(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the process of computerization and its organizational implications in an industrial undertaking. In Part A, the management's decision to install a computer and its acceptance at various managerial levels are brought out in a historical perspective. Part B describes the effects of computerization on industrial relations in the organization. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0104TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note provides a perspective on the so- called industrial society to practising managers and administrators; brings out the main social and cultural attributes of the industrial society, and examines the classic observations made on such a society by outstanding scholars such as Marx and Weber; and discusses, in the ... More
Reference No: F&A0222TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Emphasizes the relationship between operational and financial leverages from the point of view of corporate management in designing capital structure planning. ... More
Reference No: MAR0111Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case is based on a survey report of blade users. Perceptions of various segments of users of razor blades are assessed in this survey. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0090TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the problems of industrial relations in India, briefly analyses the history of labour management relations in industrial societies, and raises questions for managers on the type of initiative they need to take in dealing with the structure and involvement of industrial relations. ... More
Reference No: ECO0170TECPages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note discusses the economic and managerial aspects of small scale enterprises in India. The emphasis is on identifying their typical management problems of small enterprises. ... More
Reference No: ECO0191Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the stages through which a technician entrepreneur has passed. It gives a good account of how a project is prepared before giving it for financial assistance to a bank/term lending institution. ... More
Reference No: PROD0099Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The objective of the case is to study the suitability of different forecasting methods for regular and maintenance inventories. A computer programme that uses exponential smoothing to forecast (developed by IIMA Computer Centre) is used. Finally, the focus shifts to devising a forecasting system. ... More
Reference No: F&A0239Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The company changes its structure from a functional setup to a profit responsible product group setup so that top management can devote more time to future company policies. The case brings up issues relating to design considerations in structural reorganization in the context of the organization's variables and environmental factors. ... More
Reference No: F&A0279Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Precision Photo Equipments manufactures professional photographic equipment. The case brings up the following issues for discussion: 1) how to estimate the incremental working capital requirement on a change in the activity level in respect of various items the company is manufacturing; 2) the implications of a change in the price level of ... More
Reference No: P&IR0022(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case deals with the organizational problems arising out of the request of two employees for mutual transfer. Case (A) describes the issues relating to the matter at the lowest level of management. As the matter is not solved at this level, it is taken to the second level of ... More
Reference No: MAR0130(A)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Case (A) deals with the problem of deciding how much emphasis to put on dealer network vis-a-vis company's own salesmen. It also describes the commission structure of salesmen and related problems. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0068(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Reviews events in Indian Railways from February to June 1974. It raises some structural and process issues in the industrial relations system in Indian Railways. The role of the government as an employer is highlighted. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0099TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note acts as supportive conceptual material for classroom discussions on various forms of industrial conflict, especially between organized groups of management and workers. It examines the degree and levels of conflict and also discusses some of the positive functions of conflict. It then poses industrial conflict as a result ... More
