Reference No: CMA0576TECPages: 44Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This note gives a comprehensive view of the marketing environment of pesticides. It deals with production and import of pesticides, supply of pesticides, capacity utilization and pesticides formulation, demand for pesticides, marketing channels, and pesticides market studies. In addition, it gives five case studies of marketing of pesticides in five ... More
Reference No: P&IR0156(A)Pages: 5Published 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 decisionmaking. The case may be used as skill-building tool. ... More
Reference No: BP0144(I)Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with a new control system designed to achieve the explicit goals spelled out by the management. The Case describes the development of the new system which is interlinked with the new decentralized setup, both of which take place in stages from 1981 and are not fully complete by December 1982. The ... More
Reference No: MAR0281Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews an advertising campaign prepared by a new advertising agency for CaliBer Suitings that were relatively new in the market. A relatively unconventional approach was used in the campaign. A detailed posttest of the campaign was undertaken; the case is concerned with the evaluation of this research 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
Reference No: CMA0568TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This note covers some important concepts and methods which are normally used for project appraisal. Concepts and methods covered include (1) budgeting 'model' situation, (2) incremental concept, (3) current or constant prices, (4) direct and indirect impacts of a project, (5) acquisition and opportunity costs, (6) initial investment and terminal values, (7) time horizon, (8) time value of ... 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: 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: MAR0279Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case is concerned with professional use of advertising and sales promotion approach to a vital problem of general public interest by a nonprofit organization. The major elements are research inputs into creative strategy for a multimedia campaign. ... More
Reference No: CMA0566Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Describes the working of a state-level apex fishery cooperative - MFCCA. The status of fishery industry in the state, prevalent fish marketing flows and marketing system have been included as background material. Details of the working of fishermens primary cooperative societies have been covered. An overview of the MFCCA, its ... More
Reference No: F&A0363TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The note adopts an analytical approach for describing the various dimensions of the credit policy. It specifically focuses on issues such as credit standard, collection policy and discounts, and bad debt losses. ... 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