Reference No: F&A0340Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Asian Food Products Limited is a company with excellent sales and profits. However, the managing director notices with concern the problems of liquidity and seeks help from a management consultant. The case contains data on policies, production costs, sales, etc. The focus is on distinction between liquidity and profitability and ... More
Reference No: ECO0290TECPages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: An attempt is made in this note to provide a comprehensive discussion of credit markets and institutions in India from both descriptive and theoretical perspectives. Highlights include discussions of long-term financial institutions, informal markets and black money. ... More
Reference No: PROD0192(A)Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The case can be used to discuss the management control system in a new project. An existing MCS for a large construction company is described and management problems faced by the company in handling a new project are highlighted. The new MCS that can be suitable for the situation can ... More
Reference No: QM0195Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The case describes a problem faced by the President of Dharwar Drilling Society. In areas around Dharwar irrigation is essential for increasing agricultural production. The way to get water is through drilling. However, the well drilled may be dry, hence the farmers are reluctant to take a chance. The President ... More
Reference No: CMA0591TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The note describes the three Rs of credit use - namely, returns, repayment capacity, and risk-bearing ability. It also mentions the data needs for this analysis and sources of these data. ... 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: P&IR0165Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The case deals with the issues in respect of personnel and industrial relations matters when BHEL took over two units in Karnataka. The case tries to focus on the distinct identity and role of the personnel and industrial relations department in the overall takeover strategy. The case also discusses the ... More
Reference No: ECO0287TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The paper studies the input-?output relationship in fish farming in India through the estimation of production function and the derivation of the optimum input combinations. It finds that fish farming is subject to constant returns to scale; production technology is far from the optimum application of the optimum production ... More
Reference No: PROD0190TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Describes an organization's experience in organizing the productivity programme. The technical and organizational aspects are dealt in the context of an engineering industry. The implementation of productivity programme is also discussed with the shop?level experience. ... More
Reference No: CMA0344(B)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: It discusses the steps taken by the administrator of the fedration to improve the performance of increasing harvest of fresh fish, large coverage of membership and increased exports. ... More
Reference No: CMA0588TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Conceptualizes various components of lending costs for a formal lending agency. It also covers the type of sources of funds for these agencies and their impact on these costs. It explains the sources of high lending costs. The idea is to motivate the readers to think of appropriate lending programmes ... 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
Reference No: CMA0583TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Includes background, objectives and coverage of the programme with organizational linkages to assist the beneficiaries under different schemes. Achievements of the programme and preliminary observations from the field are also included. ... More
Reference No: BP0182TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This note presents a comprehensive view of the various dimensions of formal corporate planning. It covers aspects like stepwise process for formulating corporate plans effectively and efficiently; discussion of various types of plans like strategic, operational and project plans; organizing for planning and the role of the corporate planner; reasons ... More
