Reference No: P&IR0145Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case deals with a situation of conflict leading to lockout in a company. After a comparatively peaceful existence for nearly fifteen years, the industrial relations situation started deteriorating. The internal as well as the external environment had undergone a radical change. A new union leader adopts the strategy of ... More
Reference No: MAR0263TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the decision areas and importance of research in sales and distribution management (Section I) and the process of research (Section II). The last section (Section III) illustrates how research methods could be used for different decision areas. ... More
Reference No: MAR0261(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: In Case (A) (MAR0261(A)), four proposed studies were presented. In this case, data generated through these studies is presented. Problems of data preparation and analysis are raised. Special problems related to interpretation of data collected through depth interview studies are brought into focus. ... More
Reference No: MAR0276(B)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case describes preliminary analysis done on the data collected in Phase II of the research described in Case (A) (MAR0276(A)). It can be used for understanding and evaluating the preliminary data analysis. Use of some non parametric statistical techniques could be demonstrated for making inferences about different segments ... More
Reference No: F&A0350Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of deciding which product is to be produced and which department is to operate in order to minimize cost. Although no probabilities are introduced, the full solution requires working out relationships of output quantities with input quantities and input prices. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0147(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Refers to the preparations made by a union for negotiating a new wage agreement. Case (A) P&IR0147(A) deals with collection of data by the union. Case (B) shows how the union obtains the help of a group of academicians in analyzing and interpreting the data with a view ... More
Reference No: MAR0270TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The note deals with 1) nature of "information" in marketing research, 2) sources of information, 3) description of various data collection approaches, and 4) criteria for selection of the data collection approach. Various methods described are: a) content analysis, b) observational methods, c) question-response method, and other less-used methods of data collection. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0146(C)EXPages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The exercise deals with seven typical problems of managing human resources.Case (C) gives the set of conclusions reached by the group.
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Reference No: PROD0170Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This case deals with offloading decision in a heavy engineering type manufacturing organization. The case covers both the procedures as well as criteria used for the offloading decision. ... More
Reference No: F&A0353Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case is meant to illustrate the basic concepts of inventory management. Some knowledge of EOQ is necessary. It throws light on variable lead times, discount on items purchased, and the two systems of managing inventory? the continuous review and the periodic review systems. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0151(A)Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case concerns a collective bargaining situation. The charter of demands along with company data and information on the union are provided. ... More
Reference No: MAR0271TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The note describes a classification scheme of marketing information for scale construction. For single item measurement, ordinal, interval and ratio scale methods are described. Multi-item scales like semantic differential, Thurstone's equal appearing interval, and Likert's summated rating scales are described. A broad idea about multidimensional scaling is also provided. Guidelines ... More
Reference No: ECO0284TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note presents an analysis of India's quota distribution policy for garment exports since 1979. It deals with the genesis, anatomy and working of the policies for different years, as well as a macro-level evaluation of the working of the policy. This note also reports a micro-level analysis of the results ... More
