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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Laxmi Steel Tubes: Market Research for Stainless Seamless Tubes

    Authors: Parekh, Jayshree; Khurana, Rakesh;

    Reference No: MAR0242 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Describes the market research carried out by the company to estimate demand for stainless seamless tubes. Students are required to evaluate this market research and suggest their own method of doing research. ... More

  2. A Sheet Metal Cutting Problem

    Authors: Ram Mohan, A V; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0148TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Describes a sheet metal cutting problem encountered by a commercial vehicle manufacturer. ... More

  3. Issues Concerning CMFPC

    Authors: Giridhar, G;

    Reference No: PSG0015TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The comprehensive model family planning clinics (CMFPC) are the only service units offering some specialized services. However there are other clinics outside FPAI system offering similar services. Therefore, some doubts have been raised by FPAI volunteers about the cost effectiveness of CMFPCs. The note outlines the activities of CMFPCs, including ... More

  4. Chargeout for Computer Facilities at IIMA

    Authors: Ramamurthy, B; Govindarajan, V; Kaul, Mohan;

    Reference No: F&A0333 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Details the pricing problem faced by the Computer Centre at IIM Ahmedabad after installation of the PDP 11/70 computer. Pricing policies for different resources and different uses are explored. ... More

  5. Demand for Cotton Textiles

    Authors: Gupta, G S;

    Reference No: ECO0263 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: It is a case on demand forecasting through the regression and trend methods. The annual data for nineteen years for cotton textile demand in India and its determinants are used to analyze and project future demand for cotton textiles. It provides a review of the demand theory, and insights for ... More

  6. Power Maps and Traps

    Authors: Ganesh, S R;

    Reference No: OB0094TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This note discusses four concepts, viz. power maps, traps, modes of managing dependency and uneasy detachment. Using these concepts, the note attempts to sensitise a new organizational entrant to problems of power relationships and their implications for his career. ... More

  7. Consumer Promotion

    Authors: Mohan, Manendra;

    Reference No: MAR0216TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Consumer incentives play an important part in sales promotion. They are primarily intended to boost the sales of the product or service in question. Consumer premium is probably the most important incentive technique. There are direct consumer premiums and conditional consumer premiums. Refill packs, deferred payment schemes and guarantee for ... More

  8. Monitoring a Pilot Silvi-Pastoral Project in a Hot Arid Area

    Authors: Gupta, Tirath; Maslekar, A R; Deepinder, Mohan;

    Reference No: CMA0490 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Deals with a hot arid region where a shift in land use from annual to tree crops could be advantageous to the individual land owners and to the community as a whole. Six tree species suitable for the region have been identified. Grasses are also proposed to be raised in ... More

  9. Dangs Forest: Waghai Timber Sales Depot

    Authors: Mehta, S C; Thomas, Philip S; Maslekar, A R;

    Reference No: CMA0507 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The problem here is to introduce a rudimentary marketing orientation in a forest service operation which is already engaged in logging and sale activities. A variety of sales arrangements - auctions, long term contracts, transfers to a sister unit (saw mill) "retail" sale of firewood etc are described in the ... More

  10. Elements of Scheduling

    Authors: Murthy, B S R; Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0150TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The note deals with various aspects of scheduling problems in a job, such as technology, criteria for scheduling, scheduling single machine systems, and simulation results obtained using heuristic rules. ... More

  11. The Confessions of an Interviewer

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: BP0142TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The note has been developed from the author's experience as an interviewer. It conveys the need for preparing for an interview and what to expect in this situation. ... More

  12. Interface Between Government and Public Undertakings: Forms of Organization (B)

    Authors: Bhatt, Anil;

    Reference No: BP0158TEC(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The note discusses the characteristics of forms of organization for public undertakings and compares the strengths and weaknesses of each form. The note discusses the issues in the controversy about the forms of organization, particularly the controversy between company and public corporation forms. ... More

  13. Tez Micro Computers (A)

    Authors: Parekh, Jayshree; Khurana, Rakesh;

    Reference No: MAR0207(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case concerns the positioning of a new micro computer. The problem is where to position the new computer in the existing range of computers. ... More

  14. Monarch Enterprises (A)

    Authors: Roy Dholakia, Ruby;

    Reference No: MAR0223 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: A new marketing director of a mediumsized company producing a line of consumer products is faced with the task of reorganizing the company's marketing goals and activities. The question of pricing policy comes up and research assistance is sought. The case deals with the selection of research approaches to ... More

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