Latest published cases

List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Cold Storage for Potato

    Authors: Vathsala, S; Moulik, T K;

    Reference No: BP0107 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case focuses on the conflicts between running a business commercially and fulfilling social objectives. The case also highlights the factors influencing capacity utilization and the problems faced in diversifying. ... More

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Rare-seed Oil Company

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0298 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A comprehensive case in cost analysis for management decisions in a joint cost situation. This is a modified version of the "Coco Seed Oil Company"F&A0254 case on the same topic.Unlike the earlier version where the price needs to be computed from a given set of cost ... More

  5. 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

  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. 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

  9. Language and National Integration

    Authors: Maru, R M; Dave, Rajendra B;

    Reference No: BP0115TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The language problem of India and the official language policy is described and analyzed in this note. ... More

  10. Istituto per la Ricostruzione Industriale: The Institute of Industrial Reconstruction of Italy

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0122 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case describes the origin and development of IRI, its product groups, structure and relation to the government (for investments and evaluation) and to the Parliament. ... More

  11. Ranchi Refractories Company Limited (A)

    Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar;

    Reference No: QM0096(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More

  12. Capacity Tangle

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Issac, Akkanad M; Narayanan, N;

    Reference No: QM0104 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the problem of establishing the aggregate production capacity of a small ceramics shop which manufactures a variety of ceramic articles. The case describes the production process, including the equipment used, and details of the various products manufactured (such as the number of articles per set, sizes, weights, number ... More

  13. Sunanda Alkalies Limited

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0283 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A caustic soda manufacturer was considering several alternatives for improving the firm's profitability. The company had faced a severe power-cut and the consequent underutilization of capacity and rise in unit cost. The case enables analysis of cost data for shortterm and longterm pricing. Students will be expected ... More

  14. Tape Sorting

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0121TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes techniques of sorting a tape-based file on a computer where the file is too large to be resident in the computer's memory. Methods covered in detail are balanced merging and polyphase merging. ... More

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