Reference No: BP0091(B)Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Gives data about the performance of the FCI between the years 1965 and 1970 which makes it possible to appraise the achievements of the corporation in the context of the "plan" hypothesized at the end of Case Food Corporation of India (A) (BP0091). ... More
Reference No: ECO0234(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A follow-up of ABC Plastics Private Limited (A), this case describes the decisions actually taken by Mr. C.H. Desai, Director of ABC Plastics, a small-scale unit manufacturing rigid PVC pipes, on the choice of export house(s) through which to export the company's products. It also spells out the ... More
Reference No: QM0059Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Gives a simplified version of the manufacturing process in the company, which is suitable for practice in the design of computer tape or disk systems for production control. ... More
Reference No: MAR0150TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is a part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions"(Ref No) series. It describes a method of retail site selection based on the gravitational mode. A simple self- administered exercise is also provided. ... More
Reference No: OB0076TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note deals with conforming behaviour and expectations. Having defined conformity and described the profile of a conformer, it goes into the relevance of the two for managerial actions like selection, promotion and placement. ... More
Reference No: QM0100(A)Pages: 5Published 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
Reference No: QM0107Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case is mainly a transport problem. There are three factories delivering three product groups to twenty- three warehouses. The solution calls for an optimization of total costs for the company, taking into account the production constraints at each factory, the local demand, and the export needs. The data problems ... More
Reference No: P&IR0034Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with qualitative indicators to measure performance for rewarding individual employees. It discusses a monetary incentive scheme that incorporates both, an additional increment as well as an incentive payment. ... More
Reference No: PROD0111TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Defines work measurement, and outlines the basic procedure to be followed in work measurement. Describes the technique of time study in work measurement, and the steps required in making a time study. ... More
Reference No: ECO0209TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note describes various concepts of economies of scale, sources of economies and diseconomies of scale, and discusses various methods of measuring economies of scale on the basis of empirical data, viz. survivor technique, long run cost curves method, and engineering method. The methods involve the estimation of the relationship ... More
Reference No: BP0081(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case follow upon the Punjab National Bank (AR) (BP0081) case, describing the changes that were introduced by Mr Prakash Tandon, Chairman and Managing Director of Punjab National Bank, in organization, budgeting, personnel, culture, public relations and publicity, and performance. The case sets the stage for an evaluation of the ... More
Reference No: ECO0226TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note explains the concepts of comparative economic systems in general and capitalism in particular, and discusses the theoretical case for capitalism propounded by the classical economists. It also explains, briefly, the main elements of the classical economic system. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0126TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note briefly describes some of the important amendments made after the proclamation of Emergency in the following statutes: The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; The Factories Act, 1948; The Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948; and the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. ... More
Reference No: OB0083TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The concept of motivation is grounded in the basic assumptions of the nature of man and in the stance??social and personal?? toward life and its phenomenon. This note attempts to discuss the viability of the concept of motivation in the Indian context, keeping in mind the Indian manager's goals ... More
