Reference No: P&IR0107TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The various sources of what is legally known as indiscipline within an organization are discussed. The note suggests that the approach to indiscipline would depend on the assumptions made by managers about its causes and consequences, and discusses the procedures for handling such problems. The latter part of the note ... More
Reference No: F&A0217Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case deals with 1) relevance of convertible securities for raising long term funds in the Indian environment, 2) choice between short term borrowing and medium term bonds, which are convertible into equity at the option of holders, and 3) comparative merits of loan converted into equity by lending institutions, and convertible bonds ... More
Reference No: F&A0252Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This is an introductory note on management accounting, with particular reference to cost accounting. It describes the need for managerial accounting information, the purpose for which managerial accounting information can be used, the nature of the managerial accounting process and its interrelationship with other fields of knowledge, and the role ... More
Reference No: P&IR0024Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with an alleged act of indiscipline on the part of an employee in a large public sector corporation. Part A of the case gives some basic information about the charge of indiscipline against the employee as recorded by an officer. On the basis of this information, trainees can be ... More
Reference No: ECO0171TECPages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Various methods of estimating the demand for steel in India, and the difficulties theoretical and practical inherent in such an exercise are discussed. The supplementary note discusses the latest attempt at estimating the demand with the help of the end-use method. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0116TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Although several methods of performance appraisal are discussed, the main thrust is on the issues and problems in appraisal. Such issues and problems as the errors of judgement, lack of relationship between evaluation and promotion, the dual role of supervisor as a judge and helper, and the training of supervisors ... More
Reference No: P&IR0030Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the problems faced by the top management of a large organization following the chief executive's decision to use a computer for some important areas of management. In the background of these problems, Mr. Goyal, who has been charged with the responsibility of understanding and solving the problems, ... More
Reference No: BP0056(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the companys diversification programme and its rationale. Provides information for evaluating the choice of diversification and the results accomplished up to 1969. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0104TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note provides a perspective on the so- called industrial society to practising managers and administrators; brings out the main social and cultural attributes of the industrial society, and examines the classic observations made on such a society by outstanding scholars such as Marx and Weber; and discusses, in the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0022(C)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case deals with the organizational problems arising out of the request of two employees for mutual transfer. Case (A) describes the issues relating to the matter at the lowest level of management. As the matter is not solved at this level, it is taken to the second level of ... More
Reference No: P&IR0055(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the process of computerization and its organizational implications in an industrial undertaking. In Part A, the management's decision to install a computer and its acceptance at various managerial levels are brought out in a historical perspective. Part B describes the effects of computerization on industrial relations in the organization. ... More
Reference No: MAR0110Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case deals with application of quantitative techniques and models for decision problems in sales management, like sales compensation structure, quota determination, etc. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0090TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the problems of industrial relations in India, briefly analyses the history of labour management relations in industrial societies, and raises questions for managers on the type of initiative they need to take in dealing with the structure and involvement of industrial relations. ... More
