Reference No: OB0151(B)TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The Part B of the note consists of the evaluation of the recommendation made by the study groups on Labour legislation appointed by the National Commission on Labour. ... More
Reference No: QM0083TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note gives a matrix algebra approach to the simplex method. All the features of the simplex method are explained by matrix theory. ... More
Reference No: QM0100(D)Pages: 10Published 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: ECO0212TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note reviews the rationale and evolution of the industrial licensing policy in India. The various objectives of licensing are stated, and performance is then evaluated in terms of these objectives. The limitations of the licensing tool for meeting some of these objectives such as prevention of concentration, regional dispersal, ... More
Reference No: F&A0289Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes a corporate planner's perceptions of his roles and responsibilities in the corporate planning process. Questions are raised about the organizational relationship between the corporate planner and the line manager. A related issue for discussion is the need for career development for the corporate planner. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0056(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Premier Bank was nationalized in 1969 and grew rapidly between 1969 and 1972. The bank's activities were diversified and expanded to cover more areas, particularly rural. Over 2,500 new employees were added and 300 new branches opened in 1970- 72. A major reorganization of the organizational structure was also done so that the work could be ... More
Reference No: QM0110TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note discusses the importance of planning in the development of computer- based systems. It also briefly discusses the different phases in system development, such as systems planning, systems design, systems conversion and systems implementation. ... More
Reference No: ECO0229TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Questions have been repeatedly raised on the possible impact of price control policies of the government on location, investment, size, choice of technology, efficiency, and growth of industries. While not minimizing the importance of other questions, this paper concentrates on the impact of price control policies on location of the ... More
Reference No: OB0038TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: An organization is defined as a particular patterning of tasks, human skills or abilities, techniques, and formal roles. Thus, in analyzing an organization, it is useful to identify the properties of its tasks, members, techniques and structure, particularly to identify how these are related. What pattern of tasks, techniques, etc ... More
Reference No: MAR0144(G)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case highlights the problems being faced by the company regarding its channels of distribution, especially the wholesalers. The alternatives being considered by the management to bring the wholesalers in line are presented, as also the details of the company's marketing strategy. The alternatives are to be evaluated in light ... More
Reference No: OB0086TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note attempts to highlight some of the definitions, theories, functions and the emergence of a leader. The issue whether the leader and leadership is a property of the group or is the characteristic of an individual is discussed. Fourteen functions that a leader can perform and its relationship with ... More
Reference No: MAR0176Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Protein Foods Association educated people on nutrition. In 1972, there was a three phase evaluation of the effectiveness of the Protein Communication Programme in Maharashtra. After specifying the communication task, target group, media strategy and mediawise expenditure of the campaign, the case gives the detailed methodology of the survey and the ... More
Reference No: BP0095Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The public sector steel companies in India represent an overwhelmingly dominant segment of the total steel industry of the country. As such, corporate long range planning assumes dimensions which almost seem to overlap with the task of national log range planni The case provides an introduction to the complexity of ... More
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, end users, 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
