Reference No: PROD0105TECPages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: In this note short?term scheduling and despatching problems are considered. Section I describes the relationship between scheduling decisions and the environment in which these decisions are made. The problem of scheduling can be perceived as the problems of sequencing and the influence of different sequences on the overall performance. ... More
Reference No: OB0002Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This is one of a series of cases describing the career background of a high?achievement oriented small industry entrepreneur. It is useful for studying the behaviour background of small industry entrepreneurs. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0054(C)Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The three cases refer to the problem of apprentice training not covered under the Apprentice Act, 1961. Case (A) relates to the situation where the apprentices in a department were able to produce output equivalent to that of regular employees but they were paid only a fixed stipend. The regular employees ... More
Reference No: MAR0131TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This note describes a micro simulation model which can be used by medical representatives (salesmen) for planning their sales calls. ... More
Reference No: QM0061TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes the use of various unit record machines for data processing. Various punch card machines such as key punches, verifiers, sorters, collators, reproducers and tabulators are described. ... More
Reference No: CMA0299TECPages: 5Published 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
Reference No: F&A0272TECPages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This paper expounds the Theory of Pipeline Capital. It explains the determinants of the stock of funds that would have to remain conserved in a business system with a view to ensuring a (predetermined) rate of activity. For this purpose, it establishes the relationship between inputs and prices, the lengths ... More
Reference No: OB0009Pages: 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
Reference No: P&IR0071(B)Pages: 12Published 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
Reference No: P&IR0082Pages: 10Published 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
Reference No: MAR0141Pages: 21Published 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
Reference No: QM0052Pages: 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
Reference No: QM0071Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with a proposed pineapple-processing factory in North east 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
Reference No: OB0092TECPages: 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
