Reference No: PROD0040Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The main focus of the case is on improving work methods. The present work method results in low output per piece of equipment and poor utilization of equipment. The poor utilization of equipment (steam locomotives) suggests that the present level of output can be obtained by using only two locomotives ... More
Reference No: BP0197Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: This case describes the information, planning, and control systems deployed by the Syndicate Agricultural Foundation and the Syndicate Bank for implementing their farm clinic programme. Background information has been given to enable students to appreciate the context of the systems described. ... More
Reference No: MAR0293TECPages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: A field exercise to find out prices charged to consumers forms the basis of this note. An attempt was made by student researchers to conceptualize as to what considerations organizations take into account while fixing their prices and pricing strategies. The reasons for a much larger or smaller spread between ... More
Reference No: CMA0647TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The note is based on the experience of an IAS officer regarding social change in a hut construction programme in a west Indian district. It brings out issues in organizing change, political-bureaucratic interface; time frame for appraising individual risk, consequence of change, etc. ... More
Reference No: CMA0644TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The note is based on the minutes of the district dairy union in a backward district during the period 1972 to 1982. The purpose is to analyse the challenge that an evolving loosely-coupled organization faces in an uncertain environment. The issues relating to the process of organizational evolution are given in Part ... More
Reference No: BP0195Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case deals with Ashok Leyland's expansion plans in two new locations in the context of the changing environmental conditions. Data on the company's products, performance, overall industry demand, competition, and new entrants are given to enable students to evaluate the expansion plan of Ashok Leyland and to decide whether ... More
Reference No: P&IR0176TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The analysis is based on a questionnaire response from a cross- section of practising managers. Part I identifies the major problem areas in the P&IR field, while Part II provides some of the solutions as identified by the same set of respondents. ... More
Reference No: F&A0377Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: An introductory exercise in cost accounting which helps students to view the elements of costs from three different perspectives: 1) on a functional basis? manufacturing, selling, administration, research and development, etc; 2) on a traceability basis? direct versus indirect; and 3) on a behavioural basis? fixed versus variable. It is presented in an ... More
Reference No: CMA0632Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: A minor irrigation project has been proposed for Dangri watershed area in Haryana. The case discusses the socio-economic and administrative profile of the area and identifies the need for installation of shallow tubewells by individual farmers. It also describes the financial environment and the likely impact the proposed investment would ... More
Reference No: QM0201TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Defines the concept of the managerial decision- making process (MDP) and introduces linear programming as one of the powerful tools of Operations Research (OR) in managerial decision- making. ... More
Reference No: ECO0308TECPages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Describes the implications of the assumption of constant returns to scale very often made in economic theorizing; and deals with mathematical proofs and derivations of the properties of constant returns to scale. In all, nineteen properties have been discussed in this technical note. ... More
Reference No: CMA0630TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: The note gives a historical account of the public intervention in rural financial market (RFM) in India, especially institutionalization of rural credit supply. It highlights the efforts made from time to time to improve the operational efficiency of RFM. As such it discusses the salient features of the formal segment ... More
Reference No: BP0194Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: Deals with the problem Mohan Verma faces within a week of joining Panacea Pharma as Manager, Corporate Planning. He has to answer the following questions: How should I define my role in this company? What support structure should I ask for in fulfilling this role? What should be my relationship ... More
