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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Understanding Demand for Project Planning **

    Authors: Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0185TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The note discusses the manner in which entrepreneurs understand and estimate or evaluate demand at the project planning stage. It largely discusses demand in terms of a few cases of projects. ... More

  2. Premier Electrical Engineering Company

    Authors: Mampilly, Paul;

    Reference No: F&A0275 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This case focuses on an expansion programme coupled with a change in the product mix. The situation provides material for 1) assessment of the impact of product mix change on working capital, and 2) assessment of the incremental working capital requirements on expansion. The case shows how the additional working funds needed ... More

  3. Accidents and Industrial Relations (C)

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: P&IR0004(C) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Describes the attempts at resolving the industrial dispute between the management and the union through bilateral negotiations with the help of the government's labour department administration and an outside trade union leader. ... More

  4. Metropolitan Power Supply Company Limited

    Authors: Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: F&A0186 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The case describes the planning process in a company in the electricity supply business. It serves to highlight the nature of the strategic choices open to a company that is closely regulated. ... More

  5. The Problem of Bashir's Transfer (B)

    Authors: Sheth, N R; Shukla, H C;

    Reference No: P&IR0058(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This case is a sequel to The Problem of Bashir's Transfer (A) P&IR0058 case. It gives a running account of how the management reacted to an employee's request for cancellation of transfer and the subsequent series of events that took place at the instance of the employee, the management ... More

  6. Regulatory Conditions: A Managerial Framework

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

    Reference No: F&A0248TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: A micro-view of government action and its implications for the firm. ... More

  7. Price Control and Location of Industry: Case of Cement Industry **

    Authors: Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0167TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The note discusses how price fixing of cement has resulted in a typical dispersal of the cement manufacturing units in India, and analyses the economic implications of such a policy in the short and long run. ... More

  8. Civil Service and Social Reality

    Authors: Sheth, N R; Dave, M C;

    Reference No: OB0073TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This note poses some questions about the role of the modern administrator in the context of the social, economic and political realities within which he has to function. Questions are raised regarding the inevitability of the conventional notions about the dysfunctional aspects of bureaucratic culture. The note can serve as ... More

  9. Polychem Limited**

    Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

    Reference No: BP0052 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Describes the history and growth of an Indian company that was the first to manufacture polystyrene in the country. Useful in identifying the strategies and policies followed by the company and the evaluation of their results; provides a comparison with the Synthetics and Chemicals Case (BP0040) in terms of product, ... More

  10. Convertible Bonds

    Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

    Reference No: F&A0221TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Merits and limitations of convertible bonds are discussed along with operational problems in issuing convertible bonds. ... More

  11. Accidents and Industrial Relations (A)

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: P&IR0004(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This case describes the reaction of the employees of a State Electricity Board to some serious accidents that took place within the organization. It describes the steps taken by the employees' association in bringing to the management's notice the fact that the accidents were due to the negligence of some ... More

  12. Quasar Corporation (C)

    Authors: Saleem, P A;

    Reference No: MAR0130(C) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Case (C) deals with dealer structure, growth, evaluation of dealer system, etc. ... More

  13. Note on Linear Programming

    Authors: Swarup, Kanti;

    Reference No: QM0047TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This note is mainly concerned with the mathematical formulation of programming problems. Programming problems deal with determining optimal allocations of limited resources to meet given objectives when there are alternative users of resources. Here we built up objective function and are essentially interested in finding out for what values of ... More

  14. Agricultural Prices

    Authors: Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0165TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Note provides background to the main problem areas to be examined in fixing price of agricultural crops. It discusses some controversial issues also. ... More

  15. Management of People: Some Basic Issues

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: P&IR0108TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This note describes the major dimension of dealing with human resources in formal organizations in the context of the modern management philosophy and practices and the socioeconomic realities within which managers and administrators have to function. The note will provide a basis for discussion on the fundamental aspects of ... More

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