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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. A Note on Export Market Environment and the Export Business Strategy **

    Authors: Wadhva, C D;

    Reference No: ECO0242TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Emphasizes the importance of systematic research in the framework of the relevant export-marketing environment for formulating export business strategy at the firm level. It explains the concepts of "export market environment" and "export business strategy" and points out some important decisions that a corporate unit planning export marketing has to ... More

  2. Lodhi Family Planning Association

    Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: PSG0025 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case is based on an interview with the organizing secretary of the Lodhi branch of Family Planning Association where he relates his functions, the methods of data collection and record keeping, the evaluation system for the branch, the flexibility the branches enjoy vis-a-vis selection of projects, the criteria of ... More

  3. Raj Knitting Company

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: OB0044 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case describes the leadership and behavioural style of the owner?manager of a medium?sized but growing company. Some background information on him is given to attempt a psychological interpretation of his behaviour. A few alternative models can be tried for this interpretation. ... More

  4. Disk Sorting

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0122TEC Pages: 4 Published 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

  5. Job Design for Janitorial Service

    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

  6. You and Ramesh

    Authors: Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0297 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Presents a problem in the analysis of overhead variance. Variances have to be calculated based on the volume of output and the volume (labour hours worked). Finally, the controversy as to which of these two methods is right has to be resolved. ... More

  7. Hi-Sell Paperbacks Company

    Authors: Prasad, Keshav;

    Reference No: MAR0093 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This case describes the situation where the company is concerned about a specific definition of marketing problems relating to both opportunities and threats. The discussion will lead to specification of information needs and an approach to solve sample design problems. ... More

  8. Rajnigandha Perfumeries

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0314 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the use of relevant costs for analysis, and managerial decisions, in a joint product situation. Decisions involve choices between 1) alternative processes; 2) alternative uses of by product 3) new and old equipment; and 4) the activities to be pursued or dropped. Cost analysis could cover product line profitabilities and breakeven under ... More

  9. Cold Storage for Potato

    Authors: Vathsala, S; Moulik, T K;

    Reference No: BP0107 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case focuses on the conflicts between running a business commercially and fulfilling social objectives. The case also highlights the factors influencing capacity utilization and the problems faced in diversifying. ... More

  10. Heavy Engineering Works Limited **

    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

  11. Pragati Chemicals (A)

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0197(A) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A chemical company with considerable in-house competence in plant design is diversifying into project sales. This raises conflicts with product sales. A clearcut sales strategy in respect of projects is called for. ... More

  12. A Job Design in Control Room

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0125TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This note focuses on a job enrichment programme in the control room of a chemical plant. The operators have to follow operations carefully, adjust mix controls, monitor reactions, and record voluminous data on each batch process. As they have to adopt written standard operating procedures, the jobs are highly routine. ... More

  13. Dumpers Build Parking Lot

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0134TEC Pages: 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

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