Reference No: QM0132TEC(A)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This section describes the various factors influencing "bias" in the estimators derived from a simulation run. Some of these factors are: 1) initial conditions, 2) final conditions, 3) sampling methods, and 4) estimation methods. ... More
Reference No: F&A0326Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Mr. Ajoy Gupta has invented electrically operated automatic swings. As part of establishing the manufacturing project, he is required to present before the financing bank a set of projected cash receipts and payments, income statement, and balance sheet, in addition to certain policy inputs. Identification of various policy inputs and ... More
Reference No: BP0108(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Case (A) describes the evolution of a family owned business over forty seven years, from paper trading to a multi business organization. The group, managed by three generations of a family, now faces either stagnation or entry into new and unknown fields. The case provides an opportunity to identify and ... More
Reference No: BP0125TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note provides background material for class discussion on the constitutional blueprint of the Indian society. It discusses the preamble and the controversy between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. It is meant for leading the discussion to the question: What has happened to the working of the blueprint which ... More
Reference No: OB0053Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with 1) the factors influencing the identification of products, the setting up of a small?scale industrial unit, and the motivation in entrepreneurial process; 2) a critical assessment of an entrepreneur??his relations with a major research (advanced technology) organization in the context of a time?bound national communication experiment. ... More
Reference No: BP0141(B)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: In May 1978, the companys Managing Director was concerned over the delay in getting government sanctions for starting an export- oriented tool-manufacturing venture. His dilemma was how best he could communicate the urgency of the situation and the need for speedy clearance of the project to the government, particularly the bureaucracy. ... More
Reference No: MAR0186Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Based on a cross section of medical representatives of pharmaceutical companies, this study had two major objectives: 1) Identification of the significant determinants of role conflict clarity, quality of supervision, job tension and job satisfaction; 2) Investigation of the strength and direction of relationships between role conflict, job tension, and job satisfaction ... More
Reference No: MAR0203(A)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case focuses on the analysis of the soft drink market by a new company organized in the wake of Coca Cola's exit from India. Issues relating to segmentation, market structuring, positioning and product strategy can be developed from this case. ... More
Reference No: OB0085TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This paper discusses the statutory provisions of lay?off, illustrated with decisions of the courts of the country, and comments on the effect they have on industrial relations. ... More
Reference No: MAR0210EXPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Several new product idea generation or improvement techniques are explained with illustrations. The reader is encouraged to develop new product ideas using these techniques. The exercise also requires the reader to confront organizational implications of the ideation techniques. ... More
Reference No: PROD0145TECPages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note deals with the important aspects of integrated maintenance management. Issues discussed relates to: 1) for management: role and organizational structure; 2) for/in maintenance: strategy formulation and action plan; 3) planning, allocation, scheduling and control of resources; 4) design and implementation of information system; 5) inspection and test procedures; 6) control of cost; and 7) ... More
Reference No: F&A0317Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case deals with the mechanics of preparing accounting books. It involves preparation of journal entries, "T" accounts, trial balance, adjustment entries and final accounts. It provides an understanding of the various accounting concepts, principles and conventions involved in recording business transactions. ... More
Reference No: PROD0144(E)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More
