Reference No: PROD0079TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: This is a comprehensive note covering all aspects of work simplification/time and motion study. The note covers in detail method study, motion study and various work measurement techniques. The note is prepared on the basis of several books and other published materials. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0078(D)Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Case (C) P&IR0078(C) describes the union strategy of pressurizing the management, and the management's counter strategy to eliminate the union's influence upon the workers. The workers ultimately change their loyalty in favour of the management. Case (D) describes how the management concludes an agreement with the workers' representatives, ... More
Reference No: CMA0112Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Deals with administrative relationships between an official and a business cooperative organization. Discusses how formally structured relationships change and how informal relationships develop, shows the conflict that arises out of formal and informal relationships. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0025(A)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: A promotion policy for the technical supervisory staff was not implemented by the chief engineer because of a reorganization scheme which he wanted to introduce. The staff then demanded implementation of the promotion policy. The class analyses the promotion policy, reorganization scheme and the personnel problems arising out of it. ... More
Reference No: QM0074TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Introduces the conceptual framework for analyzing an inventory decision problem, and points out that there are three motives for holding inventory: 1) the transaction motive, 2) the speculative motive, and 3) the precautionary motive. The subject is introduced through simple examples. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0077(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Case (A) P&IR0077(A) is about the emergence and behaviour of two unions socialist and communist in an American firm of architects and engineers. It raises discussions on several industrial relations, issues, such as union recognition, inter union rivalry, union pressures, management response, etc. The class is expected to ... More
Reference No: F&A0117Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case is intended for two class sessions. In the first session, the organizational problems of introducing change in the form of a new cost accounting system in an orthodox situation could be discussed. In the second session, the various "procedural systems" which should be introduced as a prerequisite for ... More
Reference No: PROD0073(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case highlights the way a company could use to its advantage a new technology for fighting recession. How this company succeeded in procuring export orders in the face of stiff competition is discussed. It also illustrates how a company can meet time limits by using its technological strength. The ... More
Reference No: QM0035(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case deals with the suitability of a costing system for a small manufacturer who needs costing information on practically all types of business decisions. However, an elaborate costing system is expensive and involves a lot of record- keeping. The case facilitates discussion on installing the costing system. ... More
Reference No: PROD0080TECPages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Describes a method study technique known as critical examination study. A guide sheet for using the technique forms an important part of the note. Students are required to read this note and then use this technique in analysing specific method study problems. ... More
Reference No: BP0027Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: A large textile company is considering whether to enter into the manufacture of readymade garments as a few competitiors have already done. The case also presents several alternative arragements by which the company could distribute readymade garments without manufactring garments themselves. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0077(E)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Cases (E) and (F) P&IR0079(F) are about disciplinary action. Case (E) provides the chargesheet, written reply, and necessary background for discussing and analyzing the procedure used for conducting the disciplinary enquiry. After Case (E) has been discussed, Case (F) P&IR0079(F), Part I, which provides the enquiry ... More
Reference No: OB0018Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case situation is intended to bring out three primary processes: a) the group process, e.g. how groups are formed??criteria, choices, goals, etc, b) the intergroup phenomenon, e.g. dominance, power, sources of conflict, etc and c) given (a) and (b), how is the choice of a leader ... More
