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Authors: Agarwal, Rakesh; Jayaraman, N; Rao, D S H; Thomas, K S; Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0261TEC Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The note highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways. It should be used jointly with the case Corporate Planning at Indian Railways: An Initial Version (F&A0262). ... More

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Authors: Mampilly, Paul;

Reference No: F&A0276 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: This is an introductory case on cash flow planning. It can also be used to illustrate why the surpluses shown by the income statement under accrual accounting vary from the surpluses according to the cash flow statements. ... More

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Authors: Desai, G M; Dhandhere, N V;

Reference No: CMA0299TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The note deals with issues which are often discussed in terms of a false dichotomy of agriculture versus industrial development. Though economic development leads to a decline in the relative importance of the agricultural sector, it plays a crucial role in the process of developing an underdeveloped country by making ... More

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Authors: Rao, T V;

Reference No: OB0009 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: This case presents the dynamics of leadership operations in the research station of an agricultural university. This research station is very productive. An analysis of the dynamics indicates high achievement, power, affiliation and extension motives. Reactions of various categories of staff to the leadership are also presented. ... More

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Authors: Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0071(B) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The three cases refer to the problem of discipline in industry. They highlight the fact that disciplinary measures can be taken by the management under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act even when misconduct takes place outside the factory premises. Case (A) describes the problem and the philosophy of the ... More

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Authors: Verma, Pramod; Das, P;

Reference No: P&IR0082 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The case refers to payment of dearness allowance in process industry. The DA scheme was evolved in this organization in 1949 and several changes were introduced subsequently. The case reviews these changes and discusses the new agreement that was signed in 1974. The case provides data on DA and related economic variables. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Arvind; Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0141 Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: AWC is a small company entering a market where heavy competition is anticipated in the near future. Because of the nature of the product, the potential market (domestic and export) is fairly large in size. However, the present size of the market is rather small. In such a setting, the ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H;

Reference No: QM0052 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: This case deals with estimating credit needs and examining the relationship between the credit needs and the operational decisions of procurement, milling and sales. The optimal purchase, production and sales decisions can be made with the help of linear programming. ... More

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Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0071 Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The case deals with a proposed pineapple-processing factory in Northeast India that was to be the largest of its kind when completed. The case sets out details of environmental constraints, procurement of raw material, investment analysis, and so on. A feasibility report by consultants supplemented by data from Indian ... More

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Authors: Girija Devi, P V V; Sheth, N R;

Reference No: OB0092TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: This note elucidates the concept of an organization as an open socio?technical system. It summarizes the important elements of the concept as it emerges from the relevant research work. ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0265 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: Deals with pricing of convertible bonds and the problems that arise while converting bonds into equity. ... More

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Authors: Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0040(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The case Jagat Mills (A) to (D) are expected to be run as exercises in the determination of salary structure. Case (A) refers to the background to the problem of salary determination in Jagat Mills. Case (B) discusses the possible methodology to be employed in formulating salary structure and the ... More

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Authors: Gupta, G S; Chawla, Deepak;

Reference No: ECO0205TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: Discusses the Wald method and the Instrumental Variables method of obtaining consistent estimates when variables are subject to measurement error. The merit of these methods over the Least Squares method is illustrated through their application in estimating consumption function and income determination model using Indian annual time series data for ... More

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