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Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi; Sachdeva, P S;

Reference No: P&IR0072(C) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case deals with the problems of manpower planning for workers' category in TELCO, Poona. It gives the steps followed by the Manpower Planning Cell between 1969-73 up to the stage of submission of Manpower Planning Proposal No.2. This proposal identifies the phased needs for manpower, locates alternative sources for ... More

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Authors: Padmanabhan, R; Gupta, G S;

Reference No: ECO0246TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The note briefly surveys various theories of income distribution, and clearly brings out the strengths and limitations of each of these theories. ... More

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Authors: Satia, J K;

Reference No: PSG0017 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The Shivpur Urban Centre was the poorest performing centre. The authorities of FPAI wanted to know the reason for poor performance and asked two doctors to investigate the cause. This case describes the visit of these doctors to the centre and their interviews with the staff. They also visit one ... More

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Authors: Rao, T V;

Reference No: OB0055 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Life story of an entrepreneur, with emphasis on the process of establishing the enterprise and its management. Illustrates several behavioural dimensions of entrepreneurs. ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0163 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The company makes various forms of packaging. Since the demand comes from a diverse set of consumer industries, the company prepares a longterm forecast based on the growth projections of user industries. The sales force prepares a forecast for the immediate future. The company wants to integrate the forecasts ... More

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Authors: Murthy, A S N; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0130 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More

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Authors: Rao, T V;

Reference No: OB0013 Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This exercise presents the actual experience of a faculty team Educational System Unit (ESU) of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, which made an attempt to link education with development in a backward area of Rajasthan. The initial experiences are presented in this case in five parts. The experience starts ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0302 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Outlines a process-costing problem to illustrate the treatment of normal loss and abnormal loss. Does not cover abnormal gain. Also involves treatment of equivalent units of loss and closing work-in-process. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0127TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This note deals with problem of job design for employee motivation. This is particularly true of jobs that are highly monotonous, jobs with very low levels of skill requirements, etc. Among some recent experiments in job design, an approach that has reported some degree of success is job enrichment. This ... More

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Authors: Vathsala, S; Moulik, T K;

Reference No: BP0106 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Focuses on: How does one evaluate a given strategy? How does an organization exploit different opportunities? What are the abilities of the organization to take risks? What are the critical areas in a given situation and how do these affect corporate performance? ... More

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Authors: Tripathi, D; Mehta, M J;

Reference No: ECO0236 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case gives the history of Larsen & Toubro since its inception. ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N; Satia, J K;

Reference No: PSG0007TEC Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: In this note, data regarding a district and a specific PHC in the district have been given and participants are asked to develop a strategic plan for the MCH programme in that district. In this process they also have to identify gaps in, and ways of obtaining available information. ... More

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Authors: Raval, Rita; Wadhva, C D; Dholakia, Bakul H;

Reference No: ECO0253TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Fiscal policy has been one of the major instruments for achieving economic stability in the developed countries since 1930. In the developing countries, fiscal policy aims not only at economic stability but also at rapid economic growth.This note is divided into two sections. Section I reviews the role of fiscal ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: P&IR0094TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This note traces the influence of environmental factors on the evolution of an industrial relations strategy for a firm and distinguishes between collective bargaining postures and rigidities arising from ideological factors. ... More

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