Reference No: P&IR0158TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Data relating to Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act was analyzed to identify the importance attached to the personnel function relative to other functions. This analysis was done sectorally public, private and classified industry-wise following NIC classification. The educational profile of personnel officers was also examined. Data indicates that the ... More
Reference No: MAR0281Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Reviews an advertising campaign prepared by a new advertising agency for Cali Ber Suitings that were relatively new in the market. A relatively unconventional approach was used in the campaign. A detailed post test of the campaign was undertaken; the case is concerned with the evaluation of this research and ... More
Reference No: BP0144(C)Pages: 52Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Gives a historical overview of the manufacturing operations, and outlines the organizational setup for manufacturing. Discusses the strengths, weaknesses, threats, opportunities and the thrust of the manufacturing policy, and the strategic shift required for attaining the corporate objective of "Profit-Growth-Excellence." ... More
Reference No: CMA0579TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Starting with the emphasis on the need for aggregation of farm level relations this note identifies the groups of people who might need them. It is followed by the discussion on approaches to aggregation. Towards the end it recognizes the risk of aggregation bias in case of shortcuts to aggregation ... More
Reference No: F&A0361TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This note compares the conventional and the Arditti- Levy methods of measuring cash flows and discount rate. It proves that the conventional method is consistent with the wealth maximizing principle. ... More
Reference No: QM0186TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This is a general note on purchasing, dealing with the role of purchasing, different types of purchasing, and different stages in purchasing. The aim of the note is to introduce the purchasing function to students. ... More
Reference No: CMA0571(A)Pages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The union is a loss-making unit of a state corporation. Each division claims to operate best. The case depicts overall management and marketing systems. It establishes the linkages between various departments and costing systems. The effect of costing systems and price policy raises issues of management and linkages. ... More
Reference No: PROD0176TECPages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The note deals with materials requirement planning (MRP)??its significance, principal assumptions and prerequisites of the MRP system, and lot sizing techniques and advantages. Product structuring and other important aspects of the MRP are also considered. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0156(B)Pages: 7Published 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 decision making. The case may be used as skill- building tool. ... 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 non profit organization. The major elements are research inputs into creative strategy for a multi media campaign. ... More
Reference No: CMA0577TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Emphasizes a few points dealing with the importance of and problems in collecting secondary and primary data for project formulation. Some suggestions for cost effectiveness in data collection have been made and some issues raised. Data requirements for formulating forestry projects have been listed. ... More
Reference No: QM0177TECPages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with the development of a simulation model to study the various schedule algorithms for the IIMA HP timesharing system having sixteen users. Studies various algorithms that have been decided on the basis of short and long jobs as well as variation in the time slice. Flow time and queue ... More
