Reference No: BP0144(G)Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Starting with the history of industrial relations and unionism, attention is directed to key areas which off and on have accounted for the industrial relations problems in Voltas. These areas are: amalgamation of associated companies, EDP, emergence of VOLSA, contract labour, and agitation by instalment. The stands taken by the ... 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: CMA0578Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Attempts to present a methodology for estimating production potentialities of an area based on analysis of micro production units. Aggregation model was developed to obtain population parameters such that contribution of changes in production technology could be estimated. The methodology also involves the adjustments for some variables such as size ... 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: OB0165(Part I & II)Pages: 9, 5Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure of an advertising company set up in 1982 in Andhra Pradesh. It has two parts. The first part presents the organizational structure in the early stages of the company and the problems faced by the company. The second part presents the revised organizational structure and ... 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
Reference No: MAR0275(C)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case focuses on the need for analysis and introspection for developing advertising objectives and strategy. Interaction between the advertiser and the agency is considered, and various stages of development of strategy and objectives are brought into focus. ... More
Reference No: PROD0178TECPages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with various aspects of short interval scheduling (SIS) such as significance and applications in various areas like production planning and control, fabrication and assembly work, maintenance, engineering work, clerical operations, and material handling. Management reporting in an SIS environment is also dealt with. ... More
Reference No: CMA0572Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case relates to the issue of developing and implementing a programme to finance weaker sections of rural population. The programme warrants interface among a bank, developmental agency, a milk processing unit, milk producers' societies and individual milk producers, and stipulates a certain degree of coordination for the success of ... More
Reference No: P&IR0160Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Matsushita Electric of Japan is among the world's largest consumer electronics companies. Half of its sales and a quarter of its workers are, however, outside Japan. The case describes the operations of Novino Batteries, one of two nearly identical Matsushita joint ventures in India that were established in 1972. The case ... More
Reference No: CMA0582(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with the functioning of integrated cooperative structure in a geographical area, and explores the possibility of replicability of the experiences in another area under the cooperative framework. The case also examines the role that Samakya, a rural development agency, can play in promoting vertical integration in paddy processing and ... More
Reference No: QM0185TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Lays the basis for discussion of structured systems analysis techniques. It describes the phases of development for computer-based information systems. ... More