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Authors: Kalro, A H; Shukla, P R; Tripathy, Arabinda; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: PROD0220 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: The problem considered here is that of planning despatches of finished steel at Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP). The despatch decisions have a strong impact on the fluidity of the finished steel loading area and on the formation of rake load shipments for various destinations. The despatch decision (also called as ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Tirath; Ahuja, Vinod;

Reference No: CMA0676 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: Fact pertaining to livestock in India, and a historical overview of the policies and programmes for bovine development have been presented in this case which provides a basis for discussion on the objectives, relevance, and execution of policies and strategies for cattle and buffalo development. ... More

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Authors: Pandey, I M;

Reference No: F&A0405 Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: The case focuses on the process of business reorganization and divestment decision. The need for emphasizing both financial and non-financial aspects of reorganization is highlighted. The case also provides opportunity to discuss the financial policy of the company in the context of its corporate philosophy. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

Reference No: CMA0684 Pages: 7 Published 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

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Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S;

Reference No: BP0208 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: Gives results of a survey on the image of an extension counter of a nationalized bank located in an educational campus. Useful for discussing issues of how to audit the image of an organization and how to take the consequent remedial steps. ... More

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Authors: Moorthy, Ravi Chandran;

Reference No: MAR0298 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: The case covers various aspects of the solar cooker programme in Gujarat. Marketing is covered in detail. Since, the solar cooker programme is a national programme, links of the operating agency in Gujarat with the apex body are discussed. It is compared with programmes in other states. Performance of other ... More

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Authors: Jain, Rekha;

Reference No: QM0216TEC Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This note discusses the basic technical aspects of computer networks. It explains the benefits of computer networks, the process of interfacing machines with different architectures, the different kinds of networks, and their areas of usage. It also describes the concept of public networks and presents details of the Indian public ... More

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Authors: Venkiteswaran, N;

Reference No: F&A0403 Pages: 8 Published 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

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Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

Reference No: CMA0681 Pages: 6 Published 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

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Authors: Ramachandran, K;

Reference No: BP0206(A) Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: The case describes the origin and growth of a Kerala-based bank to become one of the largest private sector banks in the country. The bank introduced a number of innovative schemes and expanded branch network all over the country and outside. Details of the different deposit schemes, organizational structure, and ... More

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Authors: Nair, Vidya; Chhokar, Jagdeep S;

Reference No: OB0179TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This note discusses how the use of power affects organizational decision making. It discusses power, Authority organizational Politics, Sources of power and power tactics. It delineates Political Models from bureaucratic and national models of viewing organizations. It discussed in some detail how politics affects careers, Executive succession organization structure ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R; Mahadevan, Vijayalakshmi;

Reference No: PSG0057 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This case examines the interaction between the Pallavan Transport Corporation and some of the agents in the environment like the consumer, the Madras Municipal Corporation, the Madras Metropolitan Development Authority, the Finance Department, and the Home Department. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, G S;

Reference No: ECO0316TEC Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: The note provides a systematic discussion on the following aspects of product pricing: (a) price determinants, (b) optimum pricing under various objectives, varying competition, varying government interventions, discriminatory pricing, and pricing under multi-plant and multi-product situations, (c) pricing practices, and (d) synthesis between optimum pricing and pricing practices. The various ... More

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Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

Reference No: PROD0206TEC Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This note introduces the characteristics of queuing systems, and discusses the techniques of hand simulation and computer simulation for analysing queuing systems. Pseudo codes are presented for the fixed time and variable time increment methods. The specific systems considered are the single channel single server, and single channel multiple parallel ... More

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