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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. On Advising Your Boss

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: BP0103TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note gives the author's views on some ways of improving the effectiveness of advising one's superior. ... More

  2. A Job Design in Control Room

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0125TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This note focuses on a job enrichment programme in the control room of a chemical plant. The operators have to follow operations carefully, adjust mix controls, monitor reactions, and record voluminous data on each batch process. As they have to adopt written standard operating procedures, the jobs are highly routine. ... More

  3. Government Central Medical Stores Depot (A)

    Authors: Bhatnagar, S C; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: QM0129(A) Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Case (A) discusses the drug distribution system in Uttar Pradesh. The problems being faced are presented, as also details of the existing records, information flow, and the way procurement, stocking and supply decisions have been made. The case also provides sampled data on demand and supply position in the past. ... More

  4. Cotton Textile Industry

    Authors: Bijapurkar, Ashoke; Mote, V L;

    Reference No: MAR0160TEC Pages: 69 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note gives details of the cotton textile industry in India, relating to the product profile, industry structure, manufacturing process, distribution of textiles and the cost profitability and financial structure of the cotton textile industry in India. ... More

  5. GTs in TELCO, Poona (B)

    Authors: Sachdeva, P S;

    Reference No: P&IR0031(B) Pages: 3 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

  6. Urvashi Spinning Mills

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0307 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with a problem in overhead cost variance. The excess consumption of steam in a spinning mill has to be analyzed into variances arising from 1) cost of producing steam, 2) hourly rate of supply of steam, 3) number of hours worked, and 4) efficiency of spinning. Requires logic rather than application of standard ... More

  7. Hindustan Photo Films (A)

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

    Reference No: BP0111(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Provides the background to the appointment of a part-tim Chairman of an ailing public sector company. ... More

  8. Systematic Layout Planning

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0132TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes in detail the "systematic layout planning" technique of plant layout. Various steps involved in the use of the technique, i.e. product?quantity analysis, flow of materials analysis, analysis of activity relationship, construction of flow and/or activity relationship diagram, determination of space requirements, construction of space relationship diagram, ... More

  9. Ulaganath Madan

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: BP0101 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case traces the 16 year career of a management trainee who rises to a senior management position. A shift of accent in corporate strategy, changes in organization structuring, and the incapacity of Ulaganath Madan to adapt to the changing needs further aggravated by obsolescence leads to the conclusion that he ... More

  10. Rajnigandha Perfumeries

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0314 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the use of relevant costs for analysis, and managerial decisions, in a joint product situation. Decisions involve choices between 1) alternative processes; 2) alternative uses of by product 3) new and old equipment; and 4) the activities to be pursued or dropped. Cost analysis could cover product line profitabilities and breakeven under ... More

  11. Packing Crew in Operation-Sampling

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0123TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the use of work sampling for setting up output standards in a packing?cum?shipping department. As a variety of cartons/boxes are involved, time study may be impractical. Work sampling study can be conveniently used for setting up the standards. ... More

  12. The Concept of Bonus

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: P&IR0093TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note traces the changing concepts of profit sharing bonus over the last thirtyears. ... More

  13. Industrialization and Pollution **

    Authors: Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0237 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case discusses how the passing of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act affects the working of the smallscale chemical units located in the Industrial Estate at Nandesari. ... More

  14. Sorting: Part I- Basic Methods, Part II- Advance Methods

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0123TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Part- I describes basic methods of sorting records stored in the primary memory of a computer. Methods covered are distribution, distribution counting, radix, insertion, selection, merge insertion, bubble, shell and radix exchange sorts.Part- II covers advanced methods that are complex but efficient for sorting files residing in the main ... More

  15. Radio Valves Corporation

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0305 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Presents a problem in labour cost variances. Requires computation of wage rate, labour mix and labour efficiency variances. ... More

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