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Authors: Venkataraman, Sithalakshmi; Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0164TEC Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The note describes all the major changes that have taken place in the structure of the Indian economy since planning beginning, and gives an introduction to the elements of inputoutput analysis. ... More

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Authors: Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: OB0158TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The note discusses the concept, theories and practice of collective bargaining in India. The concept of bargaining involves to sides in the industry-management and unions. It concerns not only the distributive aspects of industrial situation but also the integrative view about the problems facing the industry. The not reviews the ... More

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

Reference No: BP0054 Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The history of the largest cable company in India is presented in the background of the growth of the power generation industry. Illustrates the limitations of the strategies of companies in industries with close linkage to national plans, competition with different sectors of the industry, and its rapid adaptation of ... More

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

Reference No: F&A0233(I) Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: After developing the required understanding of a long range framework for more effective budgeting [described in L&T (D) and (E)], the General Manager (Finance) considers the time appropriate to have a hard look at the existing budgeting system in the organization. Several issues (e.g. the role of the ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0195TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Examines the meaning of industrialization as a process, and then examines the rationale for industrializing underdeveloped economies. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0004(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case describes the reaction of the employees of a State Electricity Board to some serious accidents that took place within the organization. It describes the steps taken by the employees' association in bringing to the management's notice the fact that the accidents were due to the negligence of some ... More

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Authors: Mote, V L; Patil, Venkutai H; Shah, B G;

Reference No: F&A0229TEC Pages: 24 Published 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

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Authors: Seshan, Suresh A;

Reference No: F&A0253TEC Pages: 29 Published 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

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Authors: Saleem, P A;

Reference No: MAR0130(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Case (B) suggests a formula for compensation structure, including commissions for salesmen. ... More

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Authors: Andiappan, P; Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0171TEC Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Various methods of estimating the demand for steel in India, and the difficulties theoretical and practical  inherent in such an exercise are discussed. The supplementary note discusses the latest attempt at estimating the demand with the help of the end-use method. ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0219 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Emphasizes the issues in providing equity ownership to employees in a growing company. ... More

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

Reference No: P&IR0022(C) Pages: 4 Published 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

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: OB0063 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case is based on a series of interviews with the chief executive of a district panchayat. It describes the various functions expected to be performed by the executive and the various types of role conflict he experiences as a result of pressures generated from the state government as well ... More

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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

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