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: PSG0058Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case examines the composition of the board of the Pallavan Transport Corporation. The members are drawn from various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. This in turn affects the decision-making. It also brings out the low-key role of the chairman, who is drawn from either the IAS or IPS. ... More
Reference No: F&A0402(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: These two cases discuss project evaluation of a diversification proposal in a single product context. Case A (F&A0402), in particular, deals with strategic issues such as strengths and vulnerabilities of current business (precision tubes), need for diversification, evaluation of a diversification project (industrial gas cylinder) in terms of strategic ... More
Reference No: CMA0673TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note defines land and real estate and lists fundamental rights in land. It describes alternative ways to controlling use of land and factors that affect the choice of alternative. The purchase alternatives are: determining market price of land; value to purchaser; financial constraints of the purchaser; and purchase of ... More
Reference No: OB0180Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case presents the culture of a successful advertising Agency. It describes the mechanisms used by the organization in shaping its culture. ... More
Reference No: BP0209Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Although Ace Industries Ltd. (AIL) is a 25 year old company, its chief executive is considering its rejuvenation through the implementation of the JIT (Just in Time) mode of management. A team of management students has carried out a preliminary JIT audit of AIL and presented its findings to the chief ... More
Reference No: CMA0680Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with project proposals in different agro-based industries. The case includes information on the project's socio-economic justification, location selection, market analysis, manufacturing process, proposed organizational set-up required capital investment, operational revenue, and cost data. The case can be used to teach in a comprehensive way the cost concepts, ... More
Reference No: PSG0055Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case describes the organizational form and structure of passenger road transport undertakings in Tamil Nadu. Since nationalization in 1971, major decisions regarding the organizational form were taken. Road transport undertakings were set up in Tamil Nadu under the Companies Act, which is supposed to be RTC Act (which was the ... More
Reference No: ECO0315TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note provides definitions and significant features of all the important terms and concepts in the field of international banking and finance. The coverage is comprehensive and up-to-date. ... More
Reference No: PROD0205Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note is meant as an introduction to spread sheet and it contains material enough for about three class session on spread sheet. It deals with the features of Lotus 1-2-3, released 2. The features covered are: size of a spread sheet,cells and ranges, copying from one range to ... More