Reference No: MAR0199Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case revolves around the animal husbandry activities in Banni area of Kutch district. The District Development Officer is planning to increase the income of dairy farmers in the area to incresed productivity and improved return on output. Issues in the case are concerned with objectives of the project, its ... More
Reference No: F&A0312(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives additional information on losses to correct the accounting treatment followed in Case (A), where losses are ignored. Introduces the concepts of standard loss, abnormal loss, and abnormal gain. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process. ... More
Reference No: QM0121TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes techniques of sorting a tape- based file on a computer where the file is too large to be resident in the computer's memory. Methods covered in detail are balanced merging and polyphase merging. ... More
Reference No: PROD0136TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note deals with the design of work systems in post offices to understand the transformation process underlying the operating system. The note focuses on the tasks, flows and storages in the operating systems of post offices, and how work systems can be suitably designed taking into account the volume ... More
Reference No: F&A0304Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives the actual material consumption for two products for two consecutive periods when the actual production also varies. Requires variance analysis, in an adapted way, for two periods. A combination of standards and past actuals are used to assess the current period's performance. ... More
Reference No: BP0099TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note describes early socialization of a child in an Indian family, child-rearing practices, and authority in an Indian family. It provides an opportunity for discussing Indian values and attitudes towards work, time, authority and organizational life. ... More
Reference No: ECO0243Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case presents the problems in business policy of a small scale manufacturer of the hubs for bicycles. The problems faced in export marketing by this unit are treated in the framework of the total market for the product. Special focus is put on the linkages between allocating the output ... More
Reference No: OB0021(A)Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The terms and conditions of service of two hundred and forty?eight monthly?paid employees of the Madras establishment are set out. The union's charter of demands is annexed. To be used for introducing an exercise in collective bargaining. ... More
Reference No: PROD0127TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note deals with problem of job design for employee motivation. This is particularly true of jobs that are highly monotonous, jobs with very low levels of skill requirements, etc. Among some recent experiments in job design, an approach that has reported some degree of success is job enrichment. This ... More
Reference No: MAR0197(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A chemical company with considerable in-house competence in plant design is diversifying into project sales. This raises conflicts with product sales. A clear cut sales strategy in respect of projects is called for. ... More
Reference No: F&A0311Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes two furniture companies needing different costing systems. One deals with a few standard models while the other accepts unique jobs. The impact of the two different business strategies on shopfloor management, on the quantity of work-in-process and finished goods, and--more important--on the cost accounting system and related paperwork, is ... More
Reference No: BP0107Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case focuses on the conflicts between running a business commercially and fulfilling social objectives. The case also highlights the factors influencing capacity utilization and the problems faced in diversifying. ... More
Reference No: PROD0134TECPages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Illustrates the use of the multiple activity chart for balancing the activities of multiple machines. The example involves dumpers and a shovel used in the construction of a parking lot. The chart is similarly useful for balancing the activities of multiple men and machines in a man?machine operating system. ... More
Reference No: MAR0185Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A consumer goods company is interested in evaluating the performance of its dealers. A quarterly statement, giving information on profitability and capital structure, is obtained from the dealers. The issues in the case concern the interpretation and analysis of the statements of two dealers. Interesting possibilities exist for analyzing dealer ... More
Reference No: P&IR0032Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case deals with the evaluation of two selection instruments, the IQ test and the written essay type test, on the basis of an organization's experience. ... More
