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: F&A0222TECPages: 7Published 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
Reference No: F&A0230TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the merits of short period forecast of cash receipts and disbursements (cash budgeting) as a tool for assessing working capital requirements, and argues that such cash budgeting procedure is a better tool for control of use of credit by financing institutions. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0091TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Provides background material for discussing the contemporary structure of industrial relations and the social, economic and political environment within which management of industrial relations has to be planned and implemented. The note gives a brief summary of the history of industrial relations in India and lists the basic issues involved ... More
Reference No: ECO0185TECPages: 7Published 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
Reference No: P&IR0115TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This paper discusses the concept of performance appraisal, and the many methods of appraisal, from the trait approach to more recent objective systems like the Koontz Model. It also indicates the problems and issues of any appraisal system. ... More
Reference No: F&A0269Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes in detail the corporate plan introduced by a new management team in a large public sector undertaking after there has been considerable criticism of the inability of indigenous suppliers of power equipment to deliver the promised supply. The corporate plan is described in detail and adequate data relating to ... More
Reference No: MAR0124TECPages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note describes the marketing research scene in India, based on data provided by a few good marketing research agencies. It describes the kind of marketing research studies that are carried out by selected research agencies in India, and also gives relevant information about a few reputed agencies. It attempts ... More
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
Reference No: OB0048Pages: 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
Reference No: P&IR0030Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the problems faced by the top management of a large organization following the chief executive's decision to use a computer for some important areas of management. In the background of these problems, Mr. Goyal, who has been charged with the responsibility of understanding and solving the problems, ... More
Reference No: F&A0213Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the structural problems encountered by a service organization in implementing the recommendations of the Review Committee set up to redefine its objectives and recommend appropriate organizational changes. It also describes the activities of the service organization and requires the formulation of an appropriate structure consistent with its operations and ... More
Reference No: F&A0239Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The company changes its structure from a functional setup to a profit responsible product group setup so that top management can devote more time to future company policies. The case brings up issues relating to design considerations in structural reorganization in the context of the organization's variables and environmental factors. ... More
Reference No: ECO0168TECPages: 18Published 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