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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Food Corporation of India (B)

    Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

    Reference No: BP0091(B) Pages: 27 Published 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

  2. ABC Plastics Private Limited (B)

    Authors: Wadhva, C D;

    Reference No: ECO0234(B) Pages: 7 Published 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

  3. Simpleton Manufacturing Company

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0059 Pages: 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

  4. Site Selection by Gravitational Methods

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Manrai, Ajay K;

    Reference No: MAR0150TEC Pages: 3 Published 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

  5. Conformity and Organizational Effectiveness **

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: OB0076TEC Pages: 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

  6. Arun Ranganath Deshpande (A)

    Authors: Ranade, Ashok; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0100(A) Pages: 5 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

  7. Samyog Electricals Limited

    Authors: Krishnamurty, Sudhir; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0107 Pages: 12 Published 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

  8. Hindustan Electricity Company

    Authors: Verma, Pramod;

    Reference No: P&IR0034 Pages: 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

  9. Work Measurement

    Authors: Jagannathan, V K; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0111TEC Pages: 11 Published 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

  10. Economies of Scale**

    Authors: Patel, Kirit; Ranganathan, C;

    Reference No: ECO0209TEC Pages: 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

  11. Punjab National Bank (B)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0081(B) Pages: 15 Published 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

  12. Capitalism and the Classical Economic System

    Authors: Dholakia, Bakul H;

    Reference No: ECO0226TEC Pages: 8 Published 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

  13. Some Recent Amendments in Labour Legislation**

    Authors: Kamat, D S; Monappa, Arun;

    Reference No: P&IR0126TEC Pages: 4 Published 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

  14. Is the Concept of Motivation Relevant?

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

    Reference No: OB0083TEC Pages: 7 Published 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

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