Reference No: PROD0191Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This case discusses the situation faced by an organization considering expansion. The expansion is to be done as a project, and affects land, machinery, manning, toolings, etc. The case discussion is centered on the uncertainties of the situation with the numerous products to be found in any engineering company. ... More
Reference No: QM0194Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This case describes an engineering firm that has grown in the last decade and increased its line of products. The case can be used to highlight the concept of "focused factory." ... More
Reference No: BP0179TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The purpose of this note is to answer the following questions: (a) How to identify the relevant environment of one's company? (b) What are the sources of environmental information? (c) How can one forecast the development in the environment? (d) How does one interpret the information so collected? (e) How ... More
Reference No: PROD0189TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Discusses the estimation of cost in project situations at various points in time. Also discusses coding to facilitate reporting and control of costs, and the cost accounting procedure for the project situation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0176(C)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The federation had undertaken a most ambitious programme to distribute a fixed quality of rice at a fixed price to all rice consumers. The case discusses the management information system necessary to make the proposed programme a success. ... More
Reference No: BP0188Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Illustrates how managers are likely to face an awkward situation if they act on an impulse without first being sure of their facts. Naik assumes that Patil, one of his subordinates, is the one who has been promoted and congratulates him. Patil takes it for granted that his boss knows ... More
Reference No: F&A0340Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Asian Food Products Limited is a company with excellent sales and profits. However, the managing director notices with concern the problems of liquidity and seeks help from a management consultant. The case contains data on policies, production costs, sales, etc. The focus is on distinction between liquidity and profitability and ... More
Reference No: PROD0187Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This case considers the capacity measurement and balancing of capacities. The textile process is discussed and information regarding the capacities for various work centres is given. The case can be used to highlight capacity measurement and balance of capacity with varying product mix. ... More
Reference No: ECO0290TECPages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: An attempt is made in this note to provide a comprehensive discussion of credit markets and institutions in India from both descriptive and theoretical perspectives. Highlights include discussions of long-term financial institutions, informal markets and black money. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0166(D)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This series of cases refers to the experience of collective bargaining in a growth- oriented public sector organization. It first narrates the industrial relations situation in the organization [Case (A)] P&IR0166(A), and then poses the problems faced by the management in preparing for the negotiation [Case (B)] P& ... More
Reference No: CMA0591TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The note describes the three Rs of credit use - namely, returns, repayment capacity, and risk-bearing ability. It also mentions the data needs for this analysis and sources of these data. ... More
Reference No: BP0186TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: In using the problem-solving and situational approach, the manager has to ask himself: (1) Whether he has understood the situation by rigorously and repeatedly asking the following questions: What? When? How? Why? Who(m)? Where? How much (many)? and (2) Whether he has brought all his creative, logical, and critical thought processes ... More
Reference No: CMA0344(B)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: It discusses the steps taken by the administrator of the fedration to improve the performance of increasing harvest of fresh fish, large coverage of membership and increased exports. ... More
Reference No: ECO0287TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The paper studies the input-?output relationship in fish farming in India through the estimation of production function and the derivation of the optimum input combinations. It finds that fish farming is subject to constant returns to scale; production technology is far from the optimum application of the optimum production ... More
Reference No: P&IR0166(B)Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This series of cases refers to the experience of collective bargaining in a growth- oriented public sector organization. It first narrates the industrial relations situation in the organization [Case (A)] P&IR0166(A), and then poses the problems faced by the management in preparing for the negotiation [Case (B)] P& ... More
