Reference No: CMA0152(A)Pages: 6Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Introduces the Sarangpur ICD project and its project officer as at the beginning of the project. It tries to illustrate the problems that arise in ranking jobs for status hierarchy. The case illustrates a typical situation in the administrative process of shifting people from one place to another, and how ... More
Reference No: CMA0149(B)Pages: 10Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Relates to the use of managerial tools rather than the norms for determining the feasibility of a rural electric cooperative. Emphasis is given on the use of breakeven analysis for determining economic feasibility during different phases of electrification and different volumes of turnover after final phase is over in retail ... More
Reference No: CMA0159(B)Pages: 9Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The study concentrates on the ICD project officer's problems concerning the techno-economics of the semen bank which is producing semen for the entire district's artificial insemination programme. ... More
Reference No: CMA0148TECPages: 14Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Describes the growth of farm power, especially tractors power tillers, in India. The note includes information on firms which manufacture tractors/power tillers in collaboration with foreign firms. Familiarizes students with the past, present, future trends of the input industry concerned. ... More
Reference No: F&A0082(F)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Provides an opportunity to make a cost-benefit analysis in a public sector organization. It also provides an opportunity to analyse the cost of capital in public sector organisation. The case raises issues regarding the inclusion of certain benefits accruing to the public in the calculation of return. This is to ... More
Reference No: QM0035(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case deals with the suitability of a costing system for a small manufacturer who needs costing information on practically all types of business decisions. However, an elaborate costing system is expensive and involves a lot of record-keeping. The case facilitates discussion on installing the costing system. ... More
Reference No: QM0074TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Introduces the conceptual framework for analyzing an inventory decision problem, and points out that there are three motives for holding inventory: 1) the transaction motive, 2) the speculative motive, and 3) the precautionary motive. The subject is introduced through simple examples. ... More
Reference No: OB0018Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case situation is intended to bring out three primary processes: a) the group process, e.g. how groups are formed??criteria, choices, goals, etc, b) the intergroup phenomenon, e.g. dominance, power, sources of conflict, etc and c) given (a) and (b), how is the choice of a leader ... More
Reference No: P&IR0077(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Case (A) is about the emergence and behaviour of two unions socialist and communist in an American firm of architects and engineers. It raises discussions on several industrial relations, issues, such as union recognition, inter union rivalry, union pressures, management response, etc. The class is expected to think aloud on ... More
Reference No: F&A0116Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Deals with the problems involved in formulating and implementing budgets for repairs and maintenance. The main issues are 1) alternative ways of classification of R&M costs say, into minor and major, routine and non routine, preventive and curative, etc. 2) the criteria for such classifications, and 3) the utility of such classifications ... More
Reference No: PROD0073(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Brings out problems in areas like purchase, sales, finance and manpower planning which always come up together with research and development problems. Also illustrates how the task force concept can be used successfully in achieving the targets in spite of all these problems. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0028Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Union-management problems arise following the introduction of a grievance settlement procedure, even though it was done in pursuance of government policy and according to the rules laid down by the tripartite Indian Labour Conference. ... More
Reference No: MAR0085TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: This note is a summary of the research project carried out in industrial concerns of Ahmedabad and examines the various functions of purchase management with regard to organizational patterns, information and reporting systems, major activities performed by purchase departments, their methods of buying and inventory management. An attempt is made ... More
Reference No: BP0040(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case describes the history of the company since its incorporation (in 1960) to 1968. It focuses on the major proxy fight between the Firestone Rubber and Tyre Company and the Kilachand interests which arose over the issue of the appointment of a firm in which the Kilachands were interested as the ... More