Reference No: ECO0320Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This case is based on a project prepared for the development of rural people in a taluka of Quilon district of Kerala. The project involves bodybuilding works for buses and other commercial vehicles under the cooperative form of organization. The cooperative society is expected to be formed by a group ... More
Reference No: PROD0208Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: Refrigerator Business Group (RBG), a division of Voltas Ltd., is producing 2.5 lakh refrigerators from its plant at Warora, Maharashtra. It has a licensed capacity of 5 lakh units and is planning to increase its production capacity. The firm has two options: to expand the existing plant at Warora or to set ... More
Reference No: CMA0711TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The two notes develop the idea that, in an organization, changes can be brought about through changing the monitoring system, indicators, and heuristics. The note gives examples from public sector rural developmental organizations and includes propositions which pre-existing managers can use. ... More
Reference No: PSG0053TECPages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note reviews the efforts made in India's five year plans for different sectors in transportation and the recommendations made by various committees appointed by government to improve the efficiency of the transport system and achieve better coordination among different modes of transport. ... More
Reference No: CMA0703Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The objective of this note is to prioritize food processing industries for their working capital assistance based on their comparative performance in working capital management, profitability, and return to investment. The note provides information on intensity and solvency management, Management of Iiquidity and solvency cushion and profitability of three basic ... More
Reference No: ECO0326TECPages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note discusses the various components of the time series and the factors causing them. Using the monthly data on tea production for the period January 1981 through December 1990 and the multiplicative model for the time series, it decomposes series and the model are then applied to derive forecasts for tea ... More
Reference No: CMA0710(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This case is designed to facilitate discussion on various processes involved in agro input market research. The case is about a pesticide company, Mahesh Agro-Chemicals, which had introduced a synthetic pyrethrold "Borekill" in the eighties for controllin ... More
Reference No: F&A0411(B)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The case focuses on the emergence of Neycer as an acquisition target for Spartek. The case would seek discussion of Neycer's background, how it became a takeover target, the strategic fit between Neycer and Spartek, and valuation of Neycer for acquisition. The case could extend discussions on the details of ... More
Reference No: QM0220TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note is an introduction to the expert system shell called VP-EXPERT. It highlights the important features of VP-EXPERT and illustrates these features using a simplified tax-planning problem. In this process, the note also introduces most of the commands of VP-EXPERT. The note concludes with highlighting some of the shortcomings ... More
Reference No: ECO0323TECPages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note attempts to: (a) explain the significance of optimization techniques in decision-making, (b) discusses the various concepts and techniques for optimization under appropriate heads, and also, (c) illustrates the application of optimization techniques in decision-making. ... More
Reference No: PROD0211TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note consists of six practice problems for beginners of spreadsheet packages. These are mostly meant for PGP students attending the preparatory programme. ... More
Reference No: BP0229TECPages: 43Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note, intended as a basis for class discussion, presents the scenario as of the late 80s in the global market for software, and outlines the structure and competition forces in the market. It gives a review of India's competition, and profiles of Indian software exporters. The note briefly presents ... More
Reference No: CMA0708Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The case provides information on mulberry silk production in India, and silk production and processing facilities in different states. It also provides information on a silk yarn factory, indicating physical coefficient and financial implications, project costs, raw material requirement and consumption, employment generation, working capital needs, annual sales, viable and ... More
Reference No: ECO0324TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note discusses various concept and tools of analysis about labour market, labour forec and unemployment with specific reference to India. ... More
