Reference No: OB0094TECPages: 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
Reference No: BP0139Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The bio-data of three students who were interviewed for the position of management trainee (non-technical) are provided for reading before hearing a tape-recording of the interviews. ... More
Reference No: BP0155Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Describes the difficulties encountered by a large packaging containers manufacturer who had not responded to environmental changes in time. It provides an opportunity for discussing the relationship between an enterprise and its environment, as also the need to take strategic action to keep the two well-balanced. ... More
Reference No: F&A0333Pages: 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
Reference No: MAR0223Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: A new marketing director of a medium sized 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
Reference No: MAR0240Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Mr. Sundeep, the Regional Sales Manager for the Lighting Division, had lost a contract order that he had been getting for the last two years. He analyzed the situation and wondered what had gone wrong. He was getting worried as his Western Region sales were dropping. He wanted to plan ... More
Reference No: ECO0260TECPages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note discusses industrial policy in India with reference to the three policy resolutions (1948, 1956 and 1977). Industrial policy is examined against the background of economic policy and its broad objectives. Towards the end, questions are raised in the area of evaluating industrial development. Statistical tables relating to industrial development in India ... More
Reference No: PSG0013TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Saraspur PHC, under the control of the District Health Officer
(DHO), was showing poor performance in all programmes.
Moreover, its performance was deteriorating every month. This
surprised the DHO, for so far Saraspur had registered average
performance. Recently, it had been taken over by the regional
training centre as a ... More
Reference No: CMA0490Pages: 11Published 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
Reference No: CMA0507Pages: 15Published 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
Reference No: BP0158TEC(E)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The forms of parliamentary control are discussed in this note. It lists the various channels through which Parliament exercises its control. The effectiveness of various channels, including the Committee on Public Undertakings, is brought out. The discussion of parliamentary control is in the context of the autonomy and accountability of ... More
Reference No: MAR0207(A)Pages: 13Published 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
Reference No: CMA0468Pages: 7Published on: 26, December, 1978
Abstract: The importance of encouraging subsidiary activities to generate additional income/employment for marginal farmers has been discussed. Financial costs of and returns from one such activity - swine rearing on a small scale - with and without subsidies from a developmental agency have been worked out. A sensitivity analysis on ... More
Reference No: CMA0467TECPages: 9Published on: 12, December, 1978
Abstract: The note presents the relevant facts to help an understanding of 1) the economic importance and 2) the current management practices and problems associated with duck rearing in India with special reference to the North-East Region. It can be used to discuss the issues involved in the management of duck farms at ... More
