Latest published cases

List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Simulation of a Material Provisioning System for Overhaul Spares

    Authors: Bhatnagar, S C;

    Reference No: QM0093TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Discusses the general problem of designing material provisioning systems for overhaul spares. As an illustration, an overhaul system for aircraft spares is discussed. The case discusses a simulation model and the use of this model for obtaining optimal material provisioning policies. ... More

  2. New Detergent Washing Tablet

    Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen;

    Reference No: MAR0177 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: With an eye on the fastgrowing detergent market, TOMCO were interested in launching a new detergent washing tablet in a slot where it had not yet been represented. Its agency surveyed the washing products market to study the positioning of the competitive brands and the advertising approaches used by ... More

  3. Style of Leadership

    Authors: Parikh, Indira J; Garg, Pulin K;

    Reference No: OB0105TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The concept of leadership is the relationship between an individual and a group. The note discusses the three significant styles of leadership and the emergent behaviour of the group: a) the authoritarian leadership, b) the democratic leadership, and c) the Laissez?faire leadership. Depending upon the individuals, tasks and situations, ... More

  4. Process Evaluation System for a Family Planning Programme (A)

    Authors: Murthy, Nirmala; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: QM0102(A) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Has been based on experience in developing information systems in India Population Project (District UP). ... More

  5. Brand Switching and Brand Loyalty: Gain-Loss Analysis **

    Authors: Basu, S K;

    Reference No: CMA0399 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The note provides a simple conceptual understanding of brand switching problem through gain-loss analysis. ... More

  6. Information System at Primary Health Centre Kanhas

    Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: PSG0028 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The case describes the kind of information collected by field workers and other officials in Kanhas PHC. The registers and records include target couple registers, stock registers, education register, case register, and daily diary. The ANMs and FPHAs are expected to maintain twelve registers. An interview with the block extension ... More

  7. Indian Airlines (B)

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: BP0076(B) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Describes the organizational tasks to be performed by the key functional departments and their heads, the regional directors, and the stations and station managers. The differentiation among the departments and the interdependencies, which demand a high amount of integration, are highlighted. The concept of power through control over resources and ... More

  8. Fifth Five Year Plan - Some Basic Issues

    Authors: Dholakia, Bakul H;

    Reference No: ECO0220 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The note discusses the approach to Fifth Plan and the extent to which it represents a departure from the approach to the year for plans, and raises some fundamental questions pertaining to the Fifth Plan with special reference to the objectives and specific targets of the plan. ... More

  9. Ganesh Flour Mills Co. Ltd. (A)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0092(A) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Describes the pressures from labour and political leaders on the government to take over a closed vanaspati unit under the Industries Act. Should it take over? What are the costs and benefits and the administrative implications of each alternative? ... More

  10. State Bank of India (D)

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0263(D) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The exercise of formulating the policy guidelines by way of systematic analysis of the environment in which the bank operated, its competition, endusers, operations and past performance is described in the case. It was now possible to formulate the expected performance of the various operating units for the next ... More

  11. Industrial Market Potential Index

    Authors: Khurana, Rakesh; Jain, Abhinandan K;

    Reference No: MAR0152TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The note underlines the utility of industrial market potential index. Starting from a simple model, a procedure for developing an index of industrial market potential is finally arrived at. Development of the index would require selection of production statistics, and input and output coefficients. For some products the index has ... More

  12. Simplex Method

    Authors: Achuthan, Sarla; Saha, Jahar;

    Reference No: QM0082TEC Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: This note describes the simplex algorithm for solving a linear programming problem. The simplex technique is explained by means of an example. ... More

  13. Pears Toilet Soap

    Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen; Sethna, Beheruz;

    Reference No: MAR0170 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: In 1969, the marketing executives of Hindustan Lever were discussing the creative strategy to be adopted for Pears with their agency, Lintas. The company, having increased its production, now wished to expand the market for the brand. The case has a detailed look at consumer behavior and past advertising. It also ... More

  14. Arun Ranganath Deshpande (C)

    Authors: Ranade, Ashok; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0100(C) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More

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