Reference No: BP0182TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This note presents a comprehensive view of the various dimensions of formal corporate planning. It covers aspects like stepwise process for formulating corporate plans effectively and efficiently; discussion of various types of plans like strategic, operational and project plans; organizing for planning and the role of the corporate planner; reasons ... More
Reference No: P&IR0165Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The case deals with the issues in respect of personnel and industrial relations matters when BHEL took over two units in Karnataka. The case tries to focus on the distinct identity and role of the personnel and industrial relations department in the overall takeover strategy. The case also discusses the ... More
Reference No: CMA0583TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Includes background, objectives and coverage of the programme with organizational linkages to assist the beneficiaries under different schemes. Achievements of the programme and preliminary observations from the field are also included. ... More
Reference No: PROD0190TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Describes an organization's experience in organizing the productivity programme. The technical and organizational aspects are dealt in the context of an engineering industry. The implementation of productivity programme is also discussed with the shop?level experience. ... More
Reference No: CMA0594TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Discusses the rationale for a cooperative form of organization and outlines why the credit/single purpose cooperatives usually have been successful. It develops the hypothesis that only integrated cooperatives can be successful in our environment. Further, such cooperatives may be single-product yet multipurpose. ... More
Reference No: BP0178TECPages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The note proposes a model in the evolution of strategic management of public enterprise. The model is based on case studies of seven public enterprises in our countries: India, Brazil, United States and Italy. It develops concepts relevant to public enterprise management drawing from corporate strategy and politica l
science. ... More
Reference No: BP0187TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The note deals with the importance of listening in oral communication; psychological and physical barriers to listening; and what the listener and the speaker can do individually and together to improve reception, retention and recall of oral messages. ... More
Reference No: ECO0292TECPages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This note seeks to describe Indian labour markets. It discusses the importance of labour markets and the limitations of theories developed to describe Western labour markets in the analysis of Indian labour markets. ... More
Reference No: PROD0199Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This case can be used for discussing the incentive scheme of direct workers. The incentive bonus compositions can be highlighted. The discussion can also be focused on setting up a new incentive scheme in an upcoming department. ... More
Reference No: F&A0366Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Pertains to an actual debenture issue of Indian Rayon, and enables the user to employ NPV and IRR methods to evaluate the desirability of investing in the issue. The case also familiarizes the user with the concept of breakeven market price of shares to evaluate the attractiveness of the issue. ... More
Reference No: F&A0375Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Describes how inefficiencies and/or fraudulent practices seem to exist in several areas? procurement, processing, inventory, pricing, sales, etc. A newly recruited young MBA is asked to look into the problem areas by one of the oner Vice Presidents. After a preliminary investigation, the MBA is wondering what to do. ... More
Reference No: CMA0613TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Financial costs and returns are converted into economic costs and benefits by using shadow pricing factors. This note describes the assumptions which form the basis of shadow pricing factors for different cost and revenue items. It also estimates these factors for some important items along with the economic values. ... More
Reference No: F&A0373Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The accountant believes that one of the products, twenty- litre grease container, does not fetch a price adequate to cover its costs. With the anticipated fall in volume she expects the unit cost to rise even higher. The issue requires understanding of relevant costs, cost-volume- profit relationship and contribution- based ... More
