Reference No: BP0108(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Case (A) describes the evolution of a family owned business over forty seven years, from paper trading to a multi business organization. The group, managed by three generations of a family, now faces either stagnation or entry into new and unknown fields. The case provides an opportunity to identify and ... More
Reference No: ECO0255TECPages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note explains the growth, highlights major issues, and pinpoints problem areas of the cement industry. The government policy relating to the industry has been discussed broadly. The arguments have been substantiated with statistical tables. In the end, some major issues have been raised for class discussion. ... More
Reference No: MAR0194Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The market position of a large and regionally dominant matches manufacturer has eroded over the years. A market research study reveals interesting facts about the preferences, attitudes and behavior of consumers and retailers. A creative marketing strategy is required to stay on top of a price conscious market. ... More
Reference No: PROD0144(E)Pages: 4Published 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
Reference No: OB0056(D)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The personnel manager conducts another survey, using summer trainees who use questionnaires and interview thirty regular and thirty chronic absentees selected at random. Certain policy decisions can be derived from these findings, including the need for further surveys. ... More
Reference No: PROD0142(A)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Presents data to help design an integrated production and materials control system for the laboratory chemicals division of a large pharmaceuticals and chemical company. The case may also be used to teach aspects of capacity assessment and addition, batch size and manufacturing cycle determination, etc. Data included in the case ... More
Reference No: BP0134Pages: 47Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, like many laboratories of the Councils of Scientific and Industrial Research, India, was being criticized for not being relevant to the needs of the nation. There was an explicit change in policy from "basic" to "applied" research and administrative practices were introduced to bring about ... More
Reference No: F&A0322Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The first of a set of three related cases, this case gives the historical background of the Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Society Limited (Co optex) since its inception, and the objectives set for1971-19 78 as part of an MBO system being introduced. ... More
Reference No: QM0137(B)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Describes information requirements and reporting formats for the situation described in Case (A) QM0137(A). The rationale for some reports is discussed, and some changes in documents and their flows are suggested. The computer configuration available for implementing the new system is provided for a detailed design of the new ... More
Reference No: ECO0250TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The interrelationship between agriculture and industry is analyzed in the static and dynamic contexts. In the static context, purchases by agriculture from industry and the reverse sales for intermediate and final uses are stressed. In the dynamic context, the impact of agriculture on savings, and hence on investment, is analyzed. ... More
Reference No: PROD0144(C)Pages: 3Published 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
Reference No: OB0056(B)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The personnel manager researches the causes of absenteeism throughout his department, and surveys how the problem was tackled by other manufacturing units in the country. ... More
