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Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi; Sachdeva, P S;

Reference No: P&IR0072(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case deals with the problems of manpower planning for workers' category in TELCO, Poona. It gives the steps followed by the Manpower Planning Cell between 1969-73 up to the stage of submission of Manpower Planning Proposal No.2. This proposal identifies the phased needs for manpower, locates alternative sources for ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0303 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with a problem in material cost variance. Requires computation of price, mix and yield variances. ... More

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Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: QM0096(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Mukhopadhyay, Sipra;

Reference No: MAR0162 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The last quarter of 1976 saw a price war breaking out in the electronic calculator industry. The case focuses on the pricing decisions faced by a new fictitious firm planning to enter the electronic calculator market. ... More

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Authors: Moulik, T K;

Reference No: CMA0451 Pages: 6 Published on: 4, November, 1977

Abstract: This case is based on field observations about marketing of wool by the growers to an organized sector run by the Khadi and Gramodhyog. It brings out the problems of price negotiations, quality control, and related marketing problems which need to be solved for efficient management. ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0191 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: A new medium-sized-company wants to assess the demand for its scooters in India. The case depicts the problem of demand forecasting for scooters using the regression technique. An alternative approach based on the chain ratio method may also be used. The case provides data on the scooter industry since its ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M.G.;

Reference No: PROD0144(G) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More

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Authors: Roy Dholakia, Ruby;

Reference No: MAR0212TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Issues in product tests are discussed in this note. Concepts and methodologies are described in terms of managerial questions of when, where, how, and by whom of product testing. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Raman, K S;

Reference No: F&A0319EX Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: An exercise in preparing profit/loss account, profit/loss appropriation account, and balance sheet for an apex cooperative society from its trial balance. ... More

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Authors: Ramani, K V;

Reference No: QM0132TEC(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: This section describes the various factors influencing "bias" in the estimators derived from a simulation run. Some of these factors are: 1) initial conditions, 2) final conditions, 3) sampling methods, and 4) estimation methods. ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: OB0056(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: A personnel manager begins a casual statistical analysis of absenteeism. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M.G.;

Reference No: PROD0144(C) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C;

Reference No: MAR0186 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Based on a cross section of medical representatives of pharmaceutical companies, this study had two major objectives: 1) Identification of the significant determinants of role conflict clarity, quality of supervision, job tension and job satisfaction; 2) Investigation of the strength and direction of relationships between role conflict, job tension, and job satisfaction ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0210EX Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Several newproduct idea generation or improvement techniques are explained with illustrations. The reader is encouraged to develop newproduct ideas using these techniques. The exercise also requires the reader to confront organizational implications of the ideation techniques. ... More

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