Latest published cases

List of Latest Published Cases

  1. On Organizing Equity: Are Solutions Really the Problem

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0650TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1987

    Abstract: Ensuring a fair distribution of public resources has been the concern of planners and socially conscious academics for a long time. The limitations of market forces in catering to such needs of people, which at the current level of deprivation and scale cannot became "reasonable" demand is well recognized. However, ... More

  2. Salary Administration

    Authors: Ghosh, Nihar Ranjan; Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0175TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1987

    Abstract: This note deals with two important components of salary administration-purpose and administration. Both components have been discussed in great detail. ... More

  3. The Personnel and Industrial Relations Function: Status and Scope of Activities

    Authors: Monappa, Arun;

    Reference No: P&IR0173TEC Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: This technical note seeks to explore the structure, functions and content of the personnel department in Indian industries. Two sources of data are analyzed: 1) Data provided under Section 217(2A) in the annual financial report was analyzed in order to examine the parity of the personnel function visavis other ... More

  4. Management Information Systems

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0202TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: Introduces the role of computers and information systems in an organization. It defines what an MIS is and why it is of importance today. Data processing and information systems are contrasted and guidelines provided for managers attempting to set up computer-based management information systems. ... More

  5. Expert Advertising Agency

    Authors: Nathan, S V; Bhandari, Labdhi R;

    Reference No: MAR0291 Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: Expert Advertising Agency was a mediumsized advertising agency which wished to increase its billing to a level comparable with that of the top few in the industry, and to acquire the stature of a market leader. expert wished to formulate a marketing strategy in order to achieve this growth. ... More

  6. Cost Classification Exercise

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0377 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: An introductory exercise in cost accounting which helps students to view the elements of costs from three different perspectives: 1) on a functional basis?manufacturing, selling, administration, research and development, etc; 2) on a traceability basis?direct versus indirect; and 3) on a behavioural basis?fixed versus variable. It is presented in an ... More

  7. Linear Programming: A Tool for Managerial Decisions

    Authors: Ravichandran, N;

    Reference No: QM0201TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: Defines the concept of the managerial decision-making process (MDP) and introduces linear programming as one of the powerful tools of Operations Research (OR) in managerial decision-making. ... More

  8. Properties of Constant Returns to Scale

    Authors: Dholakia, Ravindra H;

    Reference No: ECO0308TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: Describes the implications of the assumption of constant returns to scale very often made in economic theorizing; and deals with mathematical proofs and derivations of the properties of constant returns to scale. In all, nineteen properties have been discussed in this technical note. ... More

  9. Probability

    Authors: Ravichandran, N;

    Reference No: QM0199TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: Introduces the concept of probability. Various approaches that lead to the definition of probability, with their advantages as well as disadvantages, are discussed. ... More

  10. Project Interactions: Use of the NPV Rule

    Authors: Pandey, I M;

    Reference No: F&A0369TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: This technical note shows application of the NPV rule under complicated investment situations. Specifically, it shows the use of the NPV rule in handling three types of investment problems: 1) projects with different lives; 2) investment timing; and 3) project replacement. ... More

  11. A Note on Project Approach in Agricultural Finance in India

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0608TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Discusses the condition in which scattered individual and project approaches of lending are used for the agricultural sector. It also discusses reasons why the latter approach came to be adopted by the institutional financing agencies in India. A perspective of both of these aspects is essential to appreciate constructively the ... More

  12. Kalyan Engineering Corporation Limited

    Authors: Ravichandran, N;

    Reference No: QM0204 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: In this case, the guarantee period of an engineering product is to be determined considering several related factors. ... More

  13. Agriculture and Rural Development Policies: The Indian Experience

    Authors: Sarkar, Mitali; Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0658TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: The performance of agricultural and rural development policies have been reviewed in a historical perspective in the note. The recent developmental programmes and the progress in implementing them has been analysed. The targets proposed in the Seventh Five Year-Plan have been included. ... More

  14. Indian Rayon Convertible Debenture Issue **

    Authors: V Raghunathan;

    Reference No: F&A0366 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Pertains to an actual debenture issue of Indian Rayon, and enables the user to employ NPV and IRR methods to evaluate the desirability of investing in the issue. The case also familiarizes the user with the concept of breakeven market price of shares to evaluate the attractiveness of the issue. ... More

  15. Elements of Performance Appraisal

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0169TEC Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: This note discusses objectives, methods, issues and concerns in performance appraisal. It also highlights various parameters of an effective appraisal system. What is significant about this note is that it has focused on research done in this area in India. ... More

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