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  1. Pallavan Transport Corporation and Board Level Decision Making

    Authors: Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R; Mahadevan, Vijayalakshmi;

    Reference No: PSG0058 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This case examines the composition of the board of the Pallavan Transport Corporation. The members are drawn from various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. This in turn affects the decision-making. It also brings out the low-key role of the chairman, who is drawn from either the IAS or IPS. ... More

  2. National Steel Industries Limited (A)

    Authors: Venkiteswaran, N;

    Reference No: F&A0402(A) Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: These two cases discuss project evaluation of a diversification proposal in a single product context. Case A (F&A0402), in particular, deals with strategic issues such as strengths and vulnerabilities of current business (precision tubes), need for diversification, evaluation of a diversification project (industrial gas cylinder) in terms of strategic ... More

  3. Potato Chips and Vodka

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: CMA0680 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This case deals with project proposals in different agro-based industries. The case includes information on the project's socio-economic justification, location selection, market analysis, manufacturing process, proposed organizational set-up required capital investment, operational revenue, and cost data. The case can be used to teach in a comprehensive way the cost concepts, ... More

  4. Ace Industries Limited, Noharipur Formulating JIT Strategy

    Authors: Ramachandran, K; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: BP0209 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: Although Ace Industries Ltd. (AIL) is a 25 year old company, its chief executive is considering its rejuvenation through the implementation of the JIT (Just in Time) mode of management. A team of management students has carried out a preliminary JIT audit of AIL and presented its findings to the chief ... More

  5. People's Bank Reorganization

    Authors: Ramachandran, K;

    Reference No: P&IR0177 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: Based on a long-felt need the People's Bank was reorganized. One of the major changes was the creation of a full-fledged department of personnel/industrial relations. Although there were technically qualified persons already on the rolls of the bank to head this department, an outsider with several years banking experience ... More

  6. Architecture of Some Recent CPU Chips

    Authors: Jain, Rekha;

    Reference No: QM0218TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This note examines the architecture of some 32-bit chips namely Intel's 80386, Motorola's 68020 and Zilog's Z 80000. The architecture is evaluated along various dimensions, viz. number, size, and type of registers; data types and types of instructions; facilities for address translation; support for system software; support for user programs; and ability to ... More

  7. The Development of Eurodollar Market

    Authors: Tewari, Devi D; Rao, V M;

    Reference No: CMA0688TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This note descries what Eurodollar markets are and how have they developed. Euromarkets emerged historically in Europe or specially in London, and deal in currencies another than U.S. dollars. Eurodollars are dollar deposits loans made or granted outside the United States; and, an organization or place where Eurodollars are ... More

  8. Road Transport Undertakings in Tamil Nadu

    Authors: Joseph, Jerome; Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R;

    Reference No: PSG0055 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This case describes the organizational form and structure of passenger road transport undertakings in Tamil Nadu. Since nationalization in 1971, major decisions regarding the organizational form were taken. Road transport undertakings were set up in Tamil Nadu under the Companies Act, which is supposed to be RTC Act (which was the ... More

  9. Rajpur Garments and Textiles Limited

    Authors: Bhat, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0400 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This case helps in preparing P&L account and balance sheet. It helps in classifying concepts like cost of production and cost of sales. ... More

  10. Interpreting Duality Results in Linear Programming

    Authors: Tewari, Devi D;

    Reference No: CMA0678TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This note discusses how to interpret and understand duality results from a linear programming problem. ... More

  11. Techniques of Problem Solving

    Authors: Ramachandran, K;

    Reference No: BP0207TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This note briefly discusses the method developed by Charles Kepner and Benjamin Tregoe on problem analysis and decision-making. The methods are formulated on the basis of two fundamental points: (1) Every problem is a deviation from some standard of expected performance. (2) A change of some kind is always the cause of ... More

  12. GEDA: The Case of Solar Cookers

    Authors: Moorthy, Ravi Chandran;

    Reference No: MAR0298 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: The case covers various aspects of the solar cooker programme in Gujarat. Marketing is covered in detail. Since, the solar cooker programme is a national programme, links of the operating agency in Gujarat with the apex body are discussed. It is compared with programmes in other states. Performance of other ... More

  13. Computer Networks - A Technical Note

    Authors: Jain, Rekha;

    Reference No: QM0216TEC Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: This note discusses the basic technical aspects of computer networks. It explains the benefits of computer networks, the process of interfacing machines with different architectures, the different kinds of networks, and their areas of usage. It also describes the concept of public networks and presents details of the Indian public ... More

  14. Gujarat State Fertilizers Company Limited (GSFC)

    Authors: Pandey, I M;

    Reference No: F&A0406 Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1989

    Abstract: The case focuses on the elements of the strategy of the company's financial turnaround. It provides an opportunity to understand the linkage between industry factors, operating strategy, and financial performance and policy of the company. ... More

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