Reference No: P&IR0166(C)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This series of cases refers to the experience of collective bargaining in a growth- oriented public sector organization. It first narrates the industrial relations situation in the organization [Case (A)] P&IR0166(A), and then poses the problems faced by the management in preparing for the negotiation [Case (B)] P& ... 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: PROD0193Pages: 57Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The case focuses on the problem of location of sponge iron plants in India. Sponge iron being a virgin industry, planners face a real problem in licensing such plants, keeping in view the growth of the industry over the next fifteen to twenty years. The case presents such issues as ... More
Reference No: PROD0178TECPages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with various aspects of short interval scheduling (SIS) such as significance and applications in various areas like production planning and control, fabrication and assembly work, maintenance, engineering work, clerical operations, and material handling. Management reporting in an SIS environment is also dealt with. ... More
Reference No: CMA0566Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Describes the working of a state-level apex fishery cooperative - MFCCA. The status of fishery industry in the state, prevalent fish marketing flows and marketing system have been included as background material. Details of the working of fishermens primary cooperative societies have been covered. An overview of the MFCCA, its ... More
Reference No: P&IR0160Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Matsushita Electric of Japan is among the world's largest consumer electronics companies. Half of its sales and a quarter of its workers are, however, outside Japan. The case describes the operations of Novino Batteries, one of two nearly identical Matsushita joint ventures in India that were established in 1972. The case ... More
Reference No: CMA0580TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Cost and revenue concepts used in economic decision making differs from their common usage. This note summarizes a few cost and revenue concepts to initiate discussions on their relevance for different types of decision making. A few specific questions related o resource management decisions have also been raised. ... More
Reference No: QM0185TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Lays the basis for discussion of structured systems analysis techniques. It describes the phases of development for computer- based information systems. ... More
Reference No: BP0144(I)Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Deals with a new control system designed to achieve the explicit goals spelled out by the management. The Case describes the development of the new system which is interlinked with the new decentralized setup, both of which take place in stages from 1981 and are not fully complete by December 1982. The ... More
Reference No: BP0176TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The note reviews some of the literature in the field of strategic management. Some of the major topics covered are: 1) nature of policy, 2) hierarchy of policies, 3) general management, 4) functions of the general manager, 5) skills of the general manager, 6) concept of corporate strategy, 7) evaluation of performance, 8)
strategy formulation, etc. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0157TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The note examines the nature of the personnel function, its linkages to organizational viability, and examines this aspect in terms of three dimensions IR, selection and retention subsystems in terms of the future scenario. ... More
Reference No: CMA0578Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: Attempts to present a methodology for estimating production potentialities of an area based on analysis of micro production units. Aggregation model was developed to obtain population parameters such that contribution of changes in production technology could be estimated. The methodology also involves the adjustments for some variables such as size ... More
Reference No: OB0165(Part I & II)Pages: 9, 5Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure of an advertising company set up in 1982 in Andhra Pradesh. It has two parts. The first part presents the organizational structure in the early stages of the company and the problems faced by the company. The second part presents the revised organizational structure and ... More
