Reference No: P&IR0148Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Grindlays Bank has a strike for nearly ninety days. Several issues arise as a result of the bank bringing out advertisements favouring its position. Newspaper reports and critical comments are also included in the case. The case can be used as a basis for discussing the role of management, union ... More
Reference No: CMA0536Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Ambur Cooperative Sugar Factory was started with share capital assistance from the government. Over the years the cooperative generated sufficient capital and managed to repay of the government's share. In fact it was in a position to repay the entire government's share, but this was not done as the government ... More
Reference No: CMA0553Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This case deals with the issues arising out of circumstances in which the farmers make decisions about the management of capital flows on their farms. It primarily concerns the financial environment existing in the rural areas. The objective is to identify the areas of intervention in the flow process for ... More
Reference No: MAR0265(B)TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the sales management practices of a cross-section of Indian organizations. The decision areas about which actual illustrations of practices of specific organizations are: 1) allocation of tasks between own sales personnel and the distributors/dealers, 2) recruitment, training and development of sales personnel, 3) sales effort planning, target, quota setting, call norms, ... More
Reference No: ECO0271TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This paper suggests a method of estimation, that is, the least squares estimator in the general situation, when observations are interdependent or independent. The method is designated as Perfect Least Squares (PLS) because there is no other method, known so far, that provides lower magnitude of the optimality criterion. The ... More
Reference No: PROD0172TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: MRP is an approach meant for manufacturing organizations in planning and control of production for the various assemblies, subassemblies, parts and raw materials that make up the final products. This note discusses: 1) the computational rules used in MRP systems, 2) differences between classical inventory systems and MRP systems, and 3) some aspects ... More
Reference No: P&IR0147(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Refers to the preparations made by a union for negotiating a new wage agreement. Case (A) deals with collection of data by the union. Case (B) P&IR0147(B) shows how the union obtains the help of a group of academicians in analyzing and interpreting the data with a view ... More
Reference No: CMA0551Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Relates to the high per-unit cost of sugar production in cane processing unit. It aims at a decision about expansion of existing cane crushing capacity and integration of best processing to prolong the crushing season so that overhead costs per unit of output of sugar are reduced. The analysis involves ... More
Reference No: OB0116TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This article deals with the processes of authority and power. Power is defined as an influence over others, i.e., one's ability to cause change in the cognition, attitude, behaviour and/or emotion of others. Depending upon its various sources, eight different types of power have been distinguished. These are: ... More
Reference No: CMA0538(E)Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Pertains to the sub-project on Agricultural Research. With a very laudable objective to help accelerate research on tree crops, this activity was included as a sub-project. The case raises the question of relevance of the type of research to be included in this sub-project. It also raises questions as to ... More
Reference No: PROD0170Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This case deals with offloading decision in a heavy engineering type manufacturing organization. The case covers both the procedures as well as criteria used for the offloading decision. ... More
Reference No: QM0165TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Discusses 1) introduction to computer simulation, and 2) a methodology for computer simulation experiments. One of the major phases in systems analysis is to compare the behaviour of alternative system designs and implement the one that proves the most satisfactory from the viewpoint of the given criteria. This note describes when and ... More
