Latest published cases

List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Pragati Chemicals (A)

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0197(A) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A chemical company with considerable in-house competence in plant design is diversifying into project sales. This raises conflicts with product sales. A clearcut sales strategy in respect of projects is called for. ... More

  2. Promonkar Safes Limited (an exercise in profit sharing)

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: P&IR0120EX Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Covers the situation where the management is forced to evolve alternative strategies in profit sharing, combining improved productivity incentive payments and annual bonus payments. ... More

  3. Radio Valves Corporation

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0305 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Presents a problem in labour cost variances. Requires computation of wage rate, labour mix and labour efficiency variances. ... More

  4. Strategy Formulation

    Authors: Maru, Rushikesh M; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PSG0020TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note outlines the steps that a branch of the Family Planning Association of India would need to take in formulating a branch study. This would require: 1) Defining the broad goals and objectives of the branch in terms of services to be provided, client segments, regional coverage, and channels to ... More

  5. Sorting: Part I- Basic Methods, Part II- Advance Methods

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0123TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Part- I describes basic methods of sorting records stored in the primary memory of a computer. Methods covered are distribution, distribution counting, radix, insertion, selection, merge insertion, bubble, shell and radix exchange sorts.Part- II covers advanced methods that are complex but efficient for sorting files residing in the main ... More

  6. Gangs on Chart

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0128TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the use of a process chart called "gang process chart" for improving the method when a group of workers is involved. The gang process chart helps to identify avoidable delays and movements in the process and also examine the possibilities of elimination/ combination of operations. The process being ... More

  7. Industrialization and Pollution **

    Authors: Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0237 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case discusses how the passing of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act affects the working of the smallscale chemical units located in the Industrial Estate at Nandesari. ... More

  8. On Advising Your Boss

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: BP0103TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note gives the author's views on some ways of improving the effectiveness of advising one's superior. ... More

  9. Consumption Function **

    Authors: Roy, Siddhartha; Gupta, G S;

    Reference No: ECO0247TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note discusses various theories of consumption behaviour, examines limitations and strengths of each theory, and provides a general consumption function suitable for India. ... More

  10. Measurement of Attitudes

    Authors: Arul, M J; Misra, Sasi B;

    Reference No: P&IR0109TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes several approaches and techniques of attitude measurement, like direct observation, self report, and attitude scales. The specific attitude scales described in some detail are: Thurstone's scale, Likert's scale, the Scalegram techniques, and the Semantic differential. The strengths and limitations of various attitude measurement techniques have also been examined. Is ... More

  11. Janata Textile Corporation (A)

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0312(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: An introductory problem in process costing, covering four processes and three products. Introduces the concepts of transferred-in costs and equivalent units. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process and losses. ... More

  12. Use of PERT Technique in Educational Administration

    Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0131TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note describes five applications of PERT techniques in planning for educational administration. ... More

  13. Unnat Nagar Dairy(A)

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0164(A) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A cooperative dairy in a rapidly growing industrial city is considering the introduction of automatic bulk vending. Many uncertainties are associated with the costs and convenience of bulk vending as compared to bottle vending. ... More

  14. Machines are Interacting

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0135TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is a note dealing with the interaction between man and machine in a man?machine system. The productivity of such a system is primarily determined by the time required to complete a full cycle of operations. In order to improve the productivity of such a system, recording the cycle ... More

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