Reference No: MAR0070Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with introductory problems faced by the company in introducing a new product in the market bottled cooking adoption of which requires considerable changes in cooking habits. The situation presents problems involved in the diffusion of innovations among consumers. Students are expected to make recommendations to the company ... More
Reference No: F&A0052Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case relates to long range planning in an engineering company. It is used to discuss the objectives and mechanics of long range planning and the problems encountered in implementing such plans. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(D)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0011(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Demands are made by the Pilots' Guild for selection for jet training. Their demands, and the problems created by them for additional allowances and on seniority issues, form the basis for class discussion. ... More
Reference No: OB0001(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with problems of expansion of a company in Baroda, i.e. finding appropriate land, and negotiations with the government for acquiring this land. It raises questions regarding the government's industrial development policy. ... More
Reference No: BP0014(D)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The dairy managers are examining their distribution systems to discover if any further improvement in profit and loss position is possible, following action taken as a result of previous policy decisions [shown in cases (A) BP0014, (B) BP0015 & (C) BP0016]. ... More
Reference No: ECO0005(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Gives the company background and the problems faced by the management of a city transport undertaking in a period of rising costs. The case may be used to illustrate cost functions and economies of scale. ... More
Reference No: PROD0035TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The note deals with computational techniques for solving difficult management problems in a simple and mechanical way. It covers the two major methods: Distribution method and Simplex method. The working details for these two methods are described with the help of examples. The role of the Simplex method in solving ... More
Reference No: CMA0086Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is on one of the aspects of functional management in dairying organizations, viz. procurement. The specific aspect dealt with in this case is on local transport of milk up to the pick-up point. An example of a village level Milk Producers Cooperative Society is quoted, which is facing ... More
Reference No: P&IR0017(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of succession in an expanding organization, the way the Chairman handles the problem, and the reorganization involved. At another level, it deals with problems of authority and peer relationships. ... More
Reference No: CMA0122Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: One of the important policy questions being debated today is the viability of village cooperative societies. The case discusses an administrative set-up where governmental machinery is the decision maker of such issues as viability. It shows how mass prescriptions tend to ignore circumstances pertinent to individual business situations. It further ... More
