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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Capacity Planning

    Authors: Gopinath, C; Mukherjee, S K;

    Reference No: PROD0101TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Capacity planning is the step subsequent to forecasting the future sales pattern. The note discusses how to find out the plant sizes and their time phasing so that the demand is satisfied at minimum cost. The total cost is discounted to first period. ... More

  2. Hind Cycles Limited (AR)**

    Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

    Reference No: BP0055 Pages: 48 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Discusses the operational problems faced by the first company set up to manufacture complete bicycles in India; illustrates how the pricing policy (to fight competition from imported cycles) and higher wage structure became detrimental to the survival of the company; and brings out the policy of tariff protection and other ... More

  3. Sarvodaya Mills (B)

    Authors: Verma, Pramod;

    Reference No: P&IR0064(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Case (A) P&IR0064(A) pertains to the payment of bonus in a textile mill. By changing the method of calculating depreciation, the management reduces the quantum of bonus. This is objected by the union. A strike is averted by the timely intervention of the manager. In Case (B), both ... More

  4. Ahmedabad Public Utility

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S; Monappa, Arun;

    Reference No: P&IR0008 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Describes the specific procedures used for selecting managerial personnel for a large public utility firm. ... More

  5. Larsen and Toubro Limited (A)

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Camillus, J C;

    Reference No: F&A0233(A) Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Traces the growth of Larsen and Toubro Limited from an import house of engineering goods to its current position as one of the largest industrial houses, manufacturing engineering goods. The environmental, organizational and market variables responsible for the growth of L&T are traced, and the relative changes of the ... More

  6. Understanding Demand for Project Planning **

    Authors: Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0185TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The note discusses the manner in which entrepreneurs understand and estimate or evaluate demand at the project planning stage. It largely discusses demand in terms of a few cases of projects. ... More

  7. Joshi and Discipline (A)

    Authors: Sheth, N R; Shukla, H C;

    Reference No: P&IR0043(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This case describes a series of minor and major acts of indiscipline committed by an employee of a large public sector organization over a period of fourteen years; records the action taken by the management on various occasions; describes the intention of the management to deal with the employee's conduct ... More

  8. Service Entrepreneur: SB **

    Authors: Rao, T V;

    Reference No: OB0048 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This is the study of a passive entrepreneur who could not prosper because of lack of initiative, although the environment offered him a lot of opportunities. ... More

  9. Management of People: Some Basic Issues

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: P&IR0108TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This note describes the major dimension of dealing with human resources in formal organizations in the context of the modern management philosophy and practices and the socioeconomic realities within which managers and administrators have to function. The note will provide a basis for discussion on the fundamental aspects of ... More

  10. Analysis of Operational and Financial Leverages

    Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

    Reference No: F&A0222TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Emphasizes the relationship between operational and financial leverages from the point of view of corporate management in designing capital structure planning. ... More

  11. Industrial Development Corporation of Orissa Limited

    Authors: Mohanty, Brajaraj; Camillus, J C;

    Reference No: F&A0247 Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Deals with the budgetary control system and management control systems and processes. Emphasis has been placed on the components of budgeting and preparation of budgets. Other aspects touched upon are capital budgeting and longrange planning. ... More

  12. Note On Monetary Impact Of P.L. 480 Finance

    Authors: Andiappan, P; Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0168TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Note discusses the historical controversy in India whether PL 480 finances are inflationary or not. It examines theoretical as also technical position with regard to credit and use of PL 480 funds. ... More

  13. Electric Manufacturing Company: Forecasting Problem **

    Authors: Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0099 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The objective of the case is to study the suitability of different forecasting methods for regular and maintenance inventories. A computer programme that uses exponential smoothing to forecast (developed by IIMA Computer Centre) is used. Finally, the focus shifts to devising a forecasting system. ... More

  14. Techniques for Investment Decisions

    Authors: Gupta, G S;

    Reference No: ECO0202TEC Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The note discusses the various techniques for investment decisions. It also examines the advantages and limitations of each technique and suggests that theoretically the net terminal value method is the best investment criteria. In practice any one of the D.C.F tecnicale may be equally good. ... More

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