Latest published cases

List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Tamilnadu Asbestos Products Limited

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0117 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case concerns itself with the establishment of a suitable policy for purchase and stocking of the company's three major raw materials: asbestos fibre, sheet making, and pipe making felts, following the credit squeeze and the Tandon Committee's stipulated norms for inventory. The company is importing all three items, and ... More

  2. The Process of Writing

    Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: BP0104TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This note enumerates questions that a writer needs to internalize for improving his ability to write persuasively. Part I explains the process of communication a writer goes through and the characteristics of written communication. Part II raises the questions the writer should answer while writing his notes or reports. Part ... More

  3. Gujarat Corporation

    Authors: Monappa, Arun;

    Reference No: P&IR0032 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case deals with the evaluation of two selection instruments, the IQ test and the written essay type test, on the basis of an organization's experience. ... More

  4. LSP Joint

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0308 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with responsibility accounting. Using concepts of standard costing and variance analysis, the performance of four departments? purchasing, mixing, pellet- making and selling? can be delineated. Class discussion could cover the interdependence of the variances of different responsibility centres. ... More

  5. Essay versus Objective Type Tests

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0097TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Discusses and evaluates the two kinds of selection techniques (essay and objective). It also raises issues concerning them. ... More

  6. Explosives Limited

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0129TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This note deals with incentives computation and the evaluation of the incentive scheme used in a firm manufacturing industrial explosives. The individual scheme used is the "work reward scheme" and the group scheme used is the "multifactor work reward scheme." In a situation where output is predominantly process?controlled, the ... More

  7. Hindustan Photo Films (C)

    Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: BP0111(C) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes the progress made by HPF from 1972 to 1976 under the new part-time chairman. ... More

  8. Oral Pills for Rural Women

    Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: PSG0019 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This case describes a FPAI project for distributing contraceptive oral pills in a rural block of 80,000. The administrator, prior to launching the project, was aware of two major shortcomings of earlier projects: 1) no medical screening of women before prescribing the pills and 2) break down of oral pill supply resulting in ... More

  9. Janpath Hotels Limited

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0295 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case provides, in a summarized form, the actual performance of a mediumsized hotel and five other hotels of varying sizes for four year period. The objective is to use these data for performance assessment and cost control. The problem in using past actuals or actuals of comparable units ... More

  10. Paper Industry **

    Authors: Raval, Rita; Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0238TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note examines development, present position and problems of the paper industry in India. ... More

  11. PERT and CPM: An Introduction

    Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0125TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is a short note written in simple, easy-to-understand language. It is intended mainly for use in programmes for participants from the government. ... More

  12. Work Sytems - Case of Post Offices

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0136TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This note deals with the design of work systems in post offices to understand the transformation process underlying the operating system. The note focuses on the tasks, flows and storages in the operating systems of post offices, and how work systems can be suitably designed taking into account the volume ... More

  13. Mahesh Kumar Jha

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: BP0102 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case traces the life of an individual who runs away from home, is employed as a domestic servant and enters industry. His interactions with top management and two different types of personnel managers, and his emergence and eclipse as a trade union leader are traced. ... More

  14. GT's in TELCO, Poona (A)

    Authors: Sachdeva, P S;

    Reference No: P&IR0031(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... More

  15. Cinestar Soaps (Private) Limited

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0306 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Presents a problem in sales variance analysis. Total sales variance can be analyzed into price, quantity, and mix variances. Raises a special problem concerning quantity variance when the sales department sells more than what is produced. The variances can be worked out in three different units?revenue, profit, and contribution. ... More

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