Reference No: ECO0248TECPages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The analytical structure underlying the note is the bottleneck model comprising savings, capital and foreign exchange constraints. The structure and growth of the Indian economy are analyzed against this background of the bottleneck model to provide the starting point for a more detailed examination of it. ... More
Reference No: OB0041Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes the organizational and social situations existing in a few Indian villages. This case presents data on the organizational setup of the Primary Health Centres (PHCs), roles performed, research data on attitudes of the people towards family planning, and interpersonal transactions of family planning workers with villagers. Given ... More
Reference No: F&A0283Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A caustic soda manufacturer was considering several alternatives for improving the firm's profitability. The company had faced a severe power-cut and the consequent under utilization of capacity and rise in unit cost. The case enables analysis of cost data for short term and long term pricing. Students will be expected ... More
Reference No: PROD0134TECPages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Illustrates the use of the multiple activity chart for balancing the activities of multiple machines. The example involves dumpers and a shovel used in the construction of a parking lot. The chart is similarly useful for balancing the activities of multiple men and machines in a man?machine operating system. ... More
Reference No: F&A0306Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Presents a problem in sales variance analysis. Total sales variance can be analyzed into price, quantity, and mix variances. Raises a special problem concerning quantity variance when the sales department sells more than what is produced. The variances can be worked out in three different units? revenue, profit, and contribution. ... More
Reference No: QM0122TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the problem of sorting files that are too large to be resident in the main memory of a system with random-access devices. Drum sorting is analyzed first. The complication in analysis due to significant seek times is explained. A simplified situation where transfer and compute times are small is ... More
Reference No: P&IR0033Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case highlights decision making on promotion. A decision on whom to be promoted as the general manager has to be taken, given data on six candidates. ... More
Reference No: PSG0021Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case discusses the preparations needed by a branch of the FPAI to start a mobile education-cum-service unit (MESU). The officials would need a plan to get the project started, hire and train staff, select the area, and so on. Where should it begin? ... More
Reference No: BP0122Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case describes the origin and development of IRI, its product groups, structure and relation to the government (for investments and evaluation) and to the Parliament. ... More
