Reference No: F&A0229TECPages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note discusses some aspects of the measurement of the benefits from investment and the development of criteria for choosing a project. The focus of the discussion is on how to build uncertainty about the behaviour of several key input factors underlying the projected rate of return explicitly in the ... More
Reference No: F&A0253TECPages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the concepts, techniques and procedures for inventory valuation in a manufacturing organization. The note describes the two major systems of cost accounting job and process. Also, included in the note, are the different bases of costs for inventory valuation, viz. actual versus standard cost, and direct or variable ... More
Reference No: P&IR0022(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case deals with the organizational problems arising out of the request of two employees for mutual transfer. Case (A) describes the issues relating to the matter at the lowest level of management. As the matter is not solved at this level, it is taken to the second level of ... More
Reference No: ECO0161Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Jaya Pipes Limited was promoted in October 1960 by Mr. M L Agrawal to manufacture pipes, tubes, and other contrivances out of iron, steel and such other such materials. As steel scrap was relatively cheaper at the time of its inception the planet installed was suitable for the manufacturing scrap-based pipes. ... More
Reference No: OB0154TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note discusses the need for training in organizations. It also points out some of the factors that could make training ineffective in organization. A brief discussion then follows on some of the more common types of training. Finally it indicates some of the problems and issues involved in the ... More
Reference No: MAR0104Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case presents a review of the marketing operations of a medium-sized hosiery which has become very strong in the local market and now intends to penetrate into wider geographical areas. All elements of the marketing mix deployed by the company have been covered, and students are expected to ... More
Reference No: ECO0191Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the stages through which a technician entrepreneur has passed. It gives a good account of how a project is prepared before giving it for financial assistance to a bank/termlending institution. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0043(B)Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes how the act of indiscipline on the part of an employee was actually handled by the officers concerned. It also describes the points of view of various persons involved in the situation regarding the nature of indiscipline and the constraints within which it should be handled. Ultimately, the employee ... More
Reference No: BP0055Pages: 48Published 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
Reference No: PSG0026Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case discusses how a medical officer of a PHC would attempt to utilize the concepts he has learned from a management course to improve the working of his PHC. It describes the steps he would take to achieve this objective (in the context of family planning activities of a ... More
Reference No: P&IR0058(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case provides participants with some experience in collecting relevant information for solving a personnel problem. The main issue pertains to an employee's request that his transfer to another place be cancelled due to personal problems. The participants are first given the bare minimum information on this request and then ... More
Reference No: MAR0094(D)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the market development (in different towns), development of product mix, and distribution arrangements of the company. Special emphasis has been put on the distribution costs. Along with the pricing data, it can be used as a case for formulating marketing strategy. ... More