Latest published cases

List of Latest Published Cases

  1. The 'Standard Mills Company Limited

    Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

    Reference No: F&A0217 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The case deals with 1) relevance of convertible securities for raising longterm funds in the Indian environment, 2) choice between shortterm borrowing and mediumterm bonds, which are convertible into equity at the option of holders, and 3) comparative merits of loan converted into equity by lending institutions, and convertible bonds ... More

  2. The Struggling Entrepreneurs: Case of SRD **

    Authors: Rao, T V;

    Reference No: OB0054 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The life history of an entrepreneur who has a lot of potentiality, imaginativeness and ideas but who cannot put them into practice due to over?ambitiousness. An example of how he has been struggling to operationalize his ideas. ... More

  3. Thana District Cooperative Fisheries Project (B)

    Authors: Varshneya, K L;

    Reference No: F&A0249 Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The general manager was considering what additional control information should be collected and what control practices adopted so that the venture would be successful, and conform to plans. He was concerned about the increasing outstanding balances in the current accounts for supplies and requisites to fishing boats.This case is ... More

  4. Basic Ingredients of Organization Structures

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: OB0069TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This note summarizes the main elements of formal organizations such as personality, norms, value, status, role authority and power, and culture; discusses the operational aspects of the structural variables, and brings out the fundamental organizational processes such as institutionalization, socialization, and boundary maintenance; deals with the relation between an organization ... More

  5. The Case of Mutual Transfer (A)

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

    Reference No: P&IR0022(A) Pages: 3 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

  6. Quasar Corporation (B)

    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

  7. Joshi and Discipline (B)

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

    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

  8. Price Control and Location of Industry: Case of Cement Industry **

    Authors: Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0167TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The note discusses how price fixing of cement has resulted in a typical dispersal of the cement manufacturing units in India, and analyses the economic implications of such a policy in the short and long run. ... More

  9. National Rayon Corporation Limited (AR)**

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

    Reference No: BP0049(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Presents an account of the development of the largest rayon filament yarn producer in the country; discusses the strategy which successfully integrated company operations for the manufacture of chemicals required by it, but failed to manufacture the most essential raw material--rayon-grade wood pulp; and illustrates how the company diversified its ... More

  10. The Problem of Bashir's Transfer (A)

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

    Reference No: P&IR0058(A) Pages: 12 Published 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

  11. Modern Icecream Company

    Authors: Govindarajan, V;

    Reference No: F&A0190 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Deals with the preparation of financial statements from incomplete records. ... More

  12. Industrial Accidents: A New Look at the Problem

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0098TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The note highlights several personal, emotional and environmental factors that are the cause of a high rate of industrial accidents. It points out that to prevent accidents, more emphasis should be placed on the selection of the "right" person, on education and training, and on job satisfaction. The note argues ... More

  13. 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

  14. Scooter Manufacturing Company

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K;

    Reference No: MAR0097 Pages: 33 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This is a case on marketing planning for a new scooter manufacturing company. Marketing decisions relate to product mix, distribution channels, promotion and pricing for the scooter being manufactured by the company. Strategic decisions like which segments of the market should be attacked at what point of time are extremely ... More

  15. Authority Patterns In Organizations

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: OB0007TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Deals with the nature and functions of formal norms within organizations. An analysis of the norms leads to the introduction of the concept of bureaucracy and functions of rules within an organization. The note also discusses the power dimension within organizations and the corresponding commitment generated among members. Finally, the ... More

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