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&IR0068(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Reviews events in Indian Railways from February to June 1974. It raises some structural and process issues in the industrial relations system in Indian Railways. The role of the government as an employer is highlighted. ... More
Reference No: ECO0191Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the stages through which a technician entrepreneur has passed. It gives a good account of how a project is prepared before giving it for financial assistance to a bank/term lending institution. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0004(D)Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the action taken by the management in terms of the agreement reached between it and the union on the action to be taken against the officers alleged to be guilty of negligence. This part brings out the involvement of various government agencies in handling a local labour dispute in ... More
Reference No: P&IR0027Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case is a manpower planning exercise based on a cooperative dairy. It gives factual information about several variables like organization background, investment, sales, past manpower numbers and salary scales. The objective is to predict future managerial manpower requirements, suggest new positions and levels, and changes in the organization, if ... More
Reference No: ECO0168TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Note discusses the historical controversy in India whether PL 480 finances are inflationary or not. It examines theoretical as also technical position with regard to credit and use of PL 480 funds. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0098TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note highlights several personal, emotional and environmental factors that are the cause of a high rate of industrial accidents. It points out that to prevent accidents, more emphasis should be placed on the selection of the "right" person, on education and training, and on job satisfaction. The note argues ... More
Reference No: ECO0183Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the inception-level problems faced by an electronics company. The change in the definition of a small-scale unit has apparently created problems in getting raw materials and foreign exchange allocated. The case also highlights the procedural aspects of industrial development and the role of various regulatory authorities. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0122TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note discusses several selection methods used by organizations for selecting personnel. The discussion has covered such tools for selection as application blanks, interviews, physical examination, business games, and leaderless group discussion. Psychological tests have not been covered because a detailed discussion on them is available elsewhere. An effort has ... More
Reference No: P&IR0004(B)Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the management's response to the union's threat of mass agitation if the officers alleged to be negligent are not duly punished. The management's conclusion regarding the accidents differs from that of the union, and hence it decides not to take action against the officers. The employees resort to a ... More
Reference No: F&A0222TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Emphasizes the relationship between operational and financial leverages from the point of view of corporate management in designing capital structure planning. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0058(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case provides participants with some experience in collecting relevant information for solving a personnel problem. The main issue pertains to an employee's request that his transfer to another place be cancelled due to personal problems. The participants are first given the bare minimum information on this request and then ... More
