Reference No: CMA0533Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: A state marketing federation, taking advantage of the scheme of the National Cooperative Development Corporation, started a cold storage without a detailed feasibility report. The unit failed to get sufficient volume of business. Inefficient management made the cold storage unpopular with the users. some consultants were called in to suggest ... More
Reference No: F&A0348Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the capital budgeting process followed by one of the largest companies in India - TISCO. It gives an account of the practical aspects of investment analysis. The difficulties in using the sophisticated investment techniques are also highlighted. ... More
Reference No: PROD0171Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: CPCL is a joint sector firm set up with Japanese collaboration to produce acrylic plastic using the by?product of a petrochemical complex??a highly poisonous gas??as a key raw material. Although the manufacturing process was sound, the company was beset with a number of problems during its two? ... More
Reference No: MAR0263TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the decision areas and importance of research in sales and distribution management (Section I) and the process of research (Section II). The last section (Section III) illustrates how research methods could be used for different decision areas. ... More
Reference No: CMA0546(A)Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case deals with a feasibility study of setting up a sugarcane plant in an underdeveloped country, viz. Liberia in West Africa. It deals with the problems of how to make mid-course corrections when the assumptions made in the feasibility have gone wrong. It is given along with the exercises ... More
Reference No: P&IR0149Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case provides a series of advertisements issued by employer organizations in national newspapers over the past decade. The industrial relations issues that these advertisements highlight have been suggested in the opening note for discussion in the case. ... More
Reference No: CMA0530TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The purpose of this note is to acquaint readers with the rural financial environment. The various aspects of the rural financial market covered are its role, structure, financial intermediaries and their working, and salient features. ... More
Reference No: MAR0265(F)TECPages: 5Published 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
Reference No: CMA0553Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This case deals with the issues arising out of circumstances in which the farmers make decisions about the management of capital flows on their farms. It primarily concerns the financial environment existing in the rural areas. The objective is to identify the areas of intervention in the flow process for ... More
Reference No: PROD0169TECPages: 10Published 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
Reference No: QM0163TEC(B)Pages: 11Published 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
Reference No: P&IR0153Pages: 8Published 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