Reference No: QM0227Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This is a two variable problem in LP that can be used as an introductory case. It also has interesting issues related to shadow process, as well as scope for discussion on marginal contribution benefit versus average contribution benefit. ... More
Reference No: OB0186TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note describes the basic steps of psychological test construction in terms of its psychometric dimensions. These are: test specification and item selection, item analysis, tests of reliability and validity, test standardization, and objectivity. ... More
Reference No: CMA0704Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This case discusses the working of an integrated dairy cooperative in general and its working capital structure, management of working capital, and its implications for external finance in particular. The discussion is organized as follows: (a) the cooperative union's organizational structure; (b) working capital management performance. Criteria to evaluate the ... More
Reference No: BP0223(A)Pages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by Mr Suresh Jha, the new Managing Director of Natural Resources Corporation. It has been brought to his notice that the company is likely to incur losses for the first time since its inception in 1965. He is required to evaluate the current strategy and ... More
Reference No: CMA0694TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note reviews the policies and programmes for poultry development during the planning period and the different systems of poultry keeping. A number of issues pertaining to the enhancing outputs of poultry meat and eggs are raised. ... More
Reference No: OB0184(B)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure and systems of Natural Resources Corporation and the feelings of the people working within these. A team of consultants appointed by the company is required to evaluate these organizational arrangements and make recommendations to the newly appointed managing director of the company. As background ... More
Reference No: BP0213Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: Mr. Bill Meyers, President of Electronics Laboratories, is required to review three proposals regarding the future strategy of the company and make a choice.The company is a leading manufacturer of computer equipments and related office machines for small to medium size enterprise.The three proposals are 1) to produce an ... More
Reference No: BP0220(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organizational process of formulating the first corporate plan of Power Projects and Products Limited. The role and contribution of various committees and task forces in preparing the first plan are described. Mr Rajaram, a corporate planning consultant, is required to evaluate the process of planning at ... More
Reference No: CMA0692TECPages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The reviews of procurement stocking and distribution of foodgrains in a historical perspective. Implications for future direction/challenges/opportunities are also drawn.
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Reference No: OB0182Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The case centres around correspondence between three middle managers of an organization -- Holiday Planners and Resorts Ltd. The manager who initiated the correspondence was supposed to be coordinating a particular project. The other two managers were expected to contribute to the project, though they belonged to a different division. ... More
Reference No: CMA0700TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: Various data summary measures are briefly discussed in this note. In the first section, various measures of location or averages are discussed, followed by a discussion on measures of data dispersion in the second section. In third section, measures of skewness and kurtosis are discussed. ... More
Reference No: BP0219Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This is a case in social marketing and consumer marketing of condoms and the business strategies being followed by three condom manufacturers -- London Rubber Company (I), Hindustan Latex Limited, and Lorcom (Protectives) Ltd. These three companies belong to different sectors--private, public, and joint sector. ... More
Reference No: ECO0317TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The competitive behavior of a firm depends upon the structure of the market in which it operates. This note first explains the concept of market structure and then sets out the analytical criteria for classifying market structures. The essential, definitional characteristics go different theoretical modes of market structure (such as ... More
Reference No: CMA0690TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note describes the process of technology development and diffusion in the agriculture sector. How farmers can be involved in this process is discussed alongwith examples for institutional design. Specific implication are drawn for dry regions. ... More
Reference No: BP0225TECPages: 40Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note on the television industry describes government policies governing the manufacture and sale of TV sets in the 70s and 80s. It also covers the trends in the world consumer electronics industry, which supplied the technology and some components of the Indian industry as well as trends in the ... More
