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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Managing the Marketing Research Activities

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0269TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The note identifies the many decisions related to managing marketing research activities. It enlists the steps necessary to be used if an outside research agency is used. It also identifies and lists the questions which need answers for the search and selection of an outside agency. ... More

  2. Simulation through GPSS: Chapter 2

    Authors: Soundar Rajan, T K; Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: QM0163TEC(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Deals with the basic concepts of simulation modelling through GPSS. The reader is taken through an example to get familiarized with the basic concepts. ... More

  3. Western Utility Strike

    Authors: Verma, Pramod;

    Reference No: P&IR0153 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case relates to a strike situation. It shows how the management deals with the situation and how, with the help of government intervention, an agreement is finally reached between the management and the trade union. ... More

  4. Liberia Sugar Corporation, Inc (B)

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0546(B) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Narrates the events which took place from 1975 to 1977. It pertains to decision-making for mid-course corrections in the project having made substantial investment. It has the flavour of decision-making where political relations and bilateral assistance are involved. ... More

  5. Company Standardization Activity at NEL

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0169TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case deals with the company standardization activity at NEL. Various aspects of standardization such as set up, coverage benefits from standardization, sources of information, etc. are covered. ... More

  6. Manpower Planning: Some Aspects

    Authors: Mookherjee, S; Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0142TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Deals with the manpower planning concept, levels of planning, forecasting, and the usage of planning. ... More

  7. PSA Prepares for Wage Negotiation (A)

    Authors: Verma, Pramod;

    Reference No: P&IR0147(A) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Refers to the preparations made by a union for negotiating a new wage agreement. Case (A) deals with collection of data by the union. Case (B) P&IR0147(B) shows how the union obtains the help of a group of academicians in analyzing and interpreting the data with a view ... More

  8. Indian Distribution System: A Note

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0266TEC Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The purpose of the note is to familiarize readers with the Indian distribution scene the large size of the distribution task, kinds of functionaries working and the type of functions performed by them, evaluation of the performance of the Indian distribution system, including the government's keen interest with respect to ... More

  9. Management in Agricultural System: Chapter I

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0554 Pages: 35 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: This is a chapter of a proposed book on management in agricultural system. It discusses the concept of agribusiness and gives a comparison of agribusiness between developing and developed countries. In the end it discusses a case study of agricultural system in India with special emphasis on agribusiness. ... More

  10. Techniques for Generating Random Numbers

    Authors: Soundar Rajan, T K; Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: QM0162TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Deals with the various techniques available for generating random numbers. ... More

  11. Product Design Services (C)

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0261(C) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Relates to description of findings and action recommendations following the preparation and initial analysis of data [presented in Case (B) (MAR0261(B))]. Issues raised relate to drawing of inferences out of analysis of data; combining inferences from several studies; deriving action recommendations from findings; and evaluation of findings and recommendations. ... More

  12. The Voluntary Organization

    Authors: Subramanian, Ashok;

    Reference No: PSG0044TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The note is an attempt to locate the voluntary organization in the development process and understand considerations influencing its choice of strategy. It touches on the voluntary organization's role in the context of voluntary action and other proximate systems working for people's development. ... More

  13. Seniority -vs- Merit

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0140TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Looks at the advantages and disadvantages of using merit and seniority as criteria in promotion. ... More

  14. Exercise on Human Resource Management for Workers (B)

    Authors: Verma, Pramod; Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: P&IR0146(B)EX Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The exercise deals with seven typical problems of managing human resources. Case (B) enumerates the solutions offered by a group of personnel managers. ... More

  15. Management of Personal Selling Effort (E): A Note- Brief Illustrations on Evaluation and Control of Sales Effort/Personnel

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0265(E)TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Describes the sales management practices of a cross-section of Indian organizations. The decision areas about which actual illustrations of practices of specific organizations are: 1) allocation of tasks between own sales personnel and the distributors/dealers, 2) recruitment, training and development of sales personnel, 3) sales effort planning, target, quota setting, call norms, ... More

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