Reference No: PROD0192(B)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case can be used for discussing an effective management control system for projects. Aspects such as selection of project team, preparation of network diagrams, budgeting, activity planning at the site, coding, reporting, etc can be discussed. ... More
Reference No: QM0200Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case describes a situation where a decision regarding the publications of a manuscript needs to be made. The problem is complicated in view of the uncertainty associated with the demand. The case can be used to illustrate the uncertainties of a decision making situation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0616Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This case deals with the problem of linkage between inputs distribution credit and credit given to the farmers by the banking institutions in India. Quantitative and qualitative data are provided to analyse this problem in the cooperative credit structure in a backward taluka in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat with a ... More
Reference No: F&A0374Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with the process of full cost determination in a typical job order industry through a series of allocations, apportionments and absorptions. Sufficient data are provided for students to work out specific cost figures. However, the various steps and bases adopted by the company for its cost accounting can be ... More
Reference No: MAR0290Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with a sales territory dispute. Janardhan has accused Thomas of "stealing" sales from his territory. Thomas feels he is generating additional sales by sending patients to a free clinic in Janardhan's territory. An amicable and fair resolution of the dispute is required. ... More
Reference No: CMA0608TECPages: 6Published 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
Reference No: CMA0658TECPages: 17Published 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
Reference No: F&A0371Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Highlights three issues relating to investment analysis: 1) determination of cash flows; 2) comparison of investment criteria, indicating the superiority of NPV; and 3) the concept and measurement of cost of capital. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0171Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Refers to the system of grievance- handling in the Ahmedabad textile industry. A specific problem raised by a worker has been dealt within the case. Intervention by the union is also described. ... More
Reference No: CMA0594TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Discusses the rationale for a cooperative form of organization and outlines why the credit/single purpose cooperatives usually have been successful. It develops the hypothesis that only integrated cooperatives can be successful in our environment. Further, such cooperatives may be single-product yet multipurpose. ... More
Reference No: BP0186TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: In using the problem-solving and situational approach, the manager has to ask himself: (1) Whether he has understood the situation by rigorously and repeatedly asking the following questions: What? When? How? Why? Who(m)? Where? How much (many)? and (2) Whether he has brought all his creative, logical, and critical thought processes ... More
Reference No: ECO0292TECPages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This note seeks to describe Indian labour markets. It discusses the importance of labour markets and the limitations of theories developed to describe Western labour markets in the analysis of Indian labour markets. ... More
Reference No: CMA0592TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Briefly explains various terms and concepts frequently used or misused in the day-to-day dealings in financial matters in the agricultural sector. The idea is to give the reader the correct understanding of these concepts for proper usage. ... More
Reference No: BP0184TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This note attempts to answer the following questions: (1) What is the structure of a model and what are its constituents? (2) How does a model assist the planning process? (3) How do we build a model? (4) What are the conditions for the success of a model? (5) What are the limitations of a ... More
