Reference No: P&IR0120EXPages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Covers the situation where the management is forced to evolve alternative strategies in profit sharing, combining improved productivity incentive payments and annual bonus payments. ... More
Reference No: ECO0241Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case presents the problem of working out the rates to be quoted by Victory Exports Pvt. Ltd. for supplying aluminium poles to Iraq. It is a trial order. It requires the application of the principles of export pricing and knowledge of the working of the foreign exchange market where ... More
Reference No: PSG0019Pages: 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
Reference No: F&A0295Pages: 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
Reference No: PROD0124TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Involves the application of systematic layout techniques for a plastic bags manufacturing plant. It focuses on the understanding of the principal steps required for the use of the technique. Development of several alternative plans and their evaluation are envisaged. ... More
Reference No: QM0125TECPages: 7Published 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
Reference No: BP0102Pages: 7Published 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
Reference No: P&IR0031(A)Pages: 6Published 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
Reference No: F&A0306Pages: 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
Reference No: P&IR0094TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note traces the influence of environmental factors on the evolution of an industrial relations strategy for a firm and distinguishes between collective bargaining postures and rigidities arising from ideological factors. ... More
Reference No: MAR0199Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case revolves around the animal husbandry activities in Banni area of Kutch district. The District Development Officer is planning to increase the income of dairy farmers in the area to incresed productivity and improved return on output. Issues in the case are concerned with objectives of the project, its ... More
Reference No: F&A0312(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives additional information on losses to correct the accounting treatment followed in Case (A), where losses are ignored. Introduces the concepts of standard loss, abnormal loss, and abnormal gain. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process. ... More