Reference No: CMA0557Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: During 1974, the State Bank of India started financing a sheep rearing programme, in the drought-prone Hosur Taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. The project was refinanced by ARDC and its duration was five years. Considerable time and effort went into the preparation of the project. Care was taken to prepare ... More
Reference No: F&A0354Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Illustrates the approach to inventory management when the production rate is finite and the shortage cost too is finite. It brings out the fact that, in some situations, consciously allowing for shortages may be the optimum strategy. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0152(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case discusses the change from one type of appraisal system to another. The causes for the change, the problems of the old system and the needs of the organization in the changed environment are some of the factors considered. An appraisal format is also enclosed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0271TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The note describes a classification scheme of marketing information for scale construction. For single item measurement, ordinal, interval and ratio scale methods are described. Multi-item scales like semantic differential, Thurstone's equal appearing interval, and Likert's summated rating scales are described. A broad idea about multidimensional scaling is also provided. Guidelines ... More
Reference No: PROD0175(A)TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Introduces the functions of inventories and various costs relevant for inventory management. The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model with deterministic demand and lead-time is discussed and basic derivations of the model are presented. Sensitivity of cost to various parameters of the model is discussed. Finally, the EOQ model with back ... More
Reference No: F&A0363TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The note adopts an analytical approach for describing the various dimensions of the credit policy. It specifically focuses on issues such as credit standard, collection policy and discounts, and bad debt losses. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0156(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This exercise deals with the issue of salary revision due to inflationary trends and resultant disparities between the salaried staff and the wage earners. Part A provides the data, while Part B describes the methodology for decision making. The case may be used as skill- building tool. ... More
Reference No: MAR0275(D)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case is concerned with the vital issue of creative execution. The various stages in the development of the campaign and interaction between the advertiser and the advertising agency are brought out with the help of the material prepared by the agency for providing alternatives for consideration to the client. ... More
Reference No: BP0144(E)Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Traces the evolution of the marketing function in Voltas, and outlines the current marketing organization. The Case explores the implications of the million dollar question faced by the management: What did it mean to have the diverse marketing activities under one umbrella--Voltas? ... More
Reference No: CMA0566Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Describes the working of a state-level apex fishery cooperative - MFCCA. The status of fishery industry in the state, prevalent fish marketing flows and marketing system have been included as background material. Details of the working of fishermens primary cooperative societies have been covered. An overview of the MFCCA, its ... More
Reference No: F&A0361TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This note compares the conventional and the Arditti-Levy methods of measuring cash flows and discount rate. It proves that the conventional method is consistent with the wealth maximizing principle. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0154(B)Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This case deals with the transfer of a sweeper-cum-chowkidar from a state allopathic dispensary to a PHC. The incumbent did not comply with the orders of the Deputy CMO. This resulted in undue correspondence without any positive results. Indiscipline had also been created, with the MO of that PHC defying ... More