Reference No: ECO0022Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This case an interview account of an industrialist belonging to the cotton textiles industry giving on account of his strength and weaknesses. This case, together with "Kasturbhai lalbhai and the Cotton Textiles industry" is used for the purpose of familiarizing the student with the variety of factors responsible for the ... More
Reference No: PROD0020Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This case deals with inventory control and production scheduling concerning a seasonal product. It asks students to examine and recommend specific proposals for improving company operations. ... More
Reference No: OB0017(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Describes how the new general manager tries to change his executives' behaviour, and his attempts to win the executives' and workers' confidence; and its effect on some of the executives who believe in stricter methods. ... More
Reference No: MAR0013(G)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Bright Engineering had been forced to reduce its price by 50% for its major product because of fierce competition from a bigger firm. The management desired to drop this item and was looking for new product lines to utilize its excess production capacity. The case involves assessing the marketing potential for ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Students have to evolve an inventory model which should take into account the procurement difficulties regarding uncertain lead time, obtaining imported materials, etc. The case also gives an opportunity to identify the need for standardization of materials and costs associated with it. ... More
Reference No: QM0008(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with alternatives for processing milk and focuses on the use of the linear programming technique for profit maximization and product-mix. ... More
Reference No: OB0024(C2)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A report on the interrelationship of rolled products sales and production with the export department. Students analyze the transcript of a joint meeting in light of the nature of the task to be done. ... More
Reference No: OB0049(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The managing director wants to give more decision?making responsibility to his subordinates, but, having been autocratic in the past, he is not sure how to start. ... More
Reference No: MAR0285(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This caselet has been prepared for the first session for beginners in the study of marketing management. The concept of selective marketing is highlighted. The idea of matching marketing effort to the marketing opportunity available is highlighted. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0018Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A distant cousin of several executives in Arjun Manufacturing writes to the brother of the Vice President asking him to help "one of his own" to get promotion and an increase in salary. The letter is forwarded to the Vice President, who obtains the comments of Arjun's personnel manager and ... More
Reference No: QM0016Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This case essentially centres around the problem of capital budgeting. For evaluating the desirability of the investment, the student must prepare a production programme from the data given and on this basis prepare an estimate of the cash inflows. He is able to see the applicability of linear programming to ... More
