Reference No: F&A0269Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes in detail the corporate plan introduced by a new management team in a large public sector undertaking after there has been considerable criticism of the inability of indigenous suppliers of power equipment to deliver the promised supply. The corporate plan is described in detail and adequate data relating to ... More
Reference No: P&IR0055(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the process of computerization and its organizational implications in an industrial undertaking. In Part A, the management's decision to install a computer and its acceptance at various managerial levels are brought out in a historical perspective. Part B describes the effects of computerization on industrial relations in the organization. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0043(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes a series of minor and major acts of indiscipline committed by an employee of a large public sector organization over a period of fourteen years; records the action taken by the management on various occasions; describes the intention of the management to deal with the employee's conduct ... More
Reference No: F&A0253TECPages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the concepts, techniques and procedures for inventory valuation in a manufacturing organization. The note describes the two major systems of cost accounting job and process. Also, included in the note, are the different bases of costs for inventory valuation, viz. actual versus standard cost, and direct or variable ... More
Reference No: F&A0251Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The chairman of the company has assured the shareholders of a minimum dividend following increase in the company's licensed capacity. The chief accountant and other senior executives analyse the market for beer, the demand potential, plus the structure and behaviour of material costs and operating expenses, to see if the ... More
Reference No: F&A0236Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with marginal income accounting for planning purposes. Involves separation of fixed and variable costs and making a distinction between direct and indirect costs, and the irrelevance of allocation of overhead and common costs for planning purposes. ... More
Reference No: OB0007TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the nature and functions of formal norms within organizations. An analysis of the norms leads to the introduction of the concept of bureaucracy and functions of rules within an organization. The note also discusses the power dimension within organizations and the corresponding commitment generated among members. Finally, the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0055(B)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the process of computerization and its organizational implications in an industrial undertaking. In Part A, the management's decision to install a computer and its acceptance at various managerial levels are brought out in a historical perspective. Part B describes the effects of computerization on industrial relations in the organization. ... More
Reference No: CMA0249TECPages: 4Published on: 7, February, 1973
Abstract: Discusses the concept of reference groups and its application in marketing programmes. It also brings out the relevance of understanding group dynamics for organizational development. ... More
Reference No: CMA0253Pages: 21Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: One of the basic elements of modernizing paddy/rice system is to look at the consumption aspect in order to identify the factors influencing the consumers' preference towards different varieties of rice. In order to identify the characteristics of rice consumers and study their preferences of different varieties of rice, ... More
