Reference No: ECO0228TECPages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Discusses the rationale, progress and problems of land reforms. It touches upon economic, technical and general socio economic problems caused by the implementation of the land reforms. ... More
Reference No: BP0076(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Sets out the organizational arrangements in the Indian Airlines prevailing in 1968 71, and describes: a) the historical evolution of the corporation, b) relevant parts of the Air Corporation Act to indicate the governmental framework within which the organization operates, c) the organizational structure, and d) parts of the personnel policies. ... More
Reference No: QM0056TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note provides a general introduction to various system software components like assemblers, loaders, compilers, interpreters, operating system, etc. ... More
Reference No: MAR0154(A)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A large consumer products company, which relies on direct distribution to the retail level, is concerned about the selling skills of its sales force in a competitive environment. Sales training in the form of short refresher courses is being proposed to upgrade selling skills. ... More
Reference No: MAR0171(B)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Certain doubts were raised about the effectiveness of promoting Minadex as an iron tonic. The agency set to work on a new proposition which would highlight specific benefits rather than make general claims about health and energy. A survey of tonic users, carried out before test marketing, reflected consumers' perception ... More
Reference No: QM0100(E)Pages: 16Published 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: F&A0282Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Building Products Limited (a company with 65% foreign ownership of equity) is a major producer of asbestos- based products in the country. The product is currently very profitable, but viewed as "mature" by the new managing director. The company has accumulated large liquid funds out of its past profits. It has ... More
Reference No: QM0111Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the problems associated with the introduction of five wide body Airbuses to replace a fleet of Turbo Props and Caravelles. As it is essential to synchronize the publicity campaign with the formal introduction of the Airbus, the management wants to know when the five aircraft will be ready ... More
Reference No: PROD0116Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Data are presented to help develop an integrated model for procuring seasonal material (round log), and the scheduling production in a large sawmill. This case is useful for teaching the concepts of aggregate scheduling, especially through the use of linear programming. A note on the timber industry is included. ... 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: BP0081(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A sequel to the Punjab National Bank (B) (BP0082) case. It describes the bank officials reactions to the changes introduced by Mr Prakash Tandon [described in Case (B)]. It highlights the perceptions about the change agent and the problems created by the changes. ... More
