Reference No: MAR0173(B)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In 1966, Dunlop had commissioned a study to look into the media habits of truck drivers and owners who were primarily responsible for deciding on buying truck tyres. The idea was to arrive at a suitable media mix for the new theme of advertising to be launched by Dunlop in 1967. The ... More
Reference No: QM0082TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note describes the simplex algorithm for solving a linear programming problem. The simplex technique is explained by means of an example. ... More
Reference No: QM0100(C)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
Reference No: QM0101(D)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More
Reference No: BP0070Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Facilitates discussion of action potentials facing the general manager of a field unit of a public sector company. The manager is under pressure from headquarters to improve sales and capacity utilization appreciably in view of a marked drop in the offtake of the State Nutritional Programme. The management systems available ... More
Reference No: MAR0214TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is a part of the series, "Techniques for Marketing Decisions." It describes an approach to quoting the most appropriate price in a competitive bidding situation. ... More
Reference No: F&A0282Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Building Products Limited (a company with 65% foreign ownership of equity) is a major producer of asbestos- based products in the country. The product is currently very profitable, but viewed as "mature" by the new managing director. The company has accumulated large liquid funds out of its past profits. It has ... More
Reference No: P&IR0052(B)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case is a sequence to National Utility Corporation (A) P&IR0052. It discusses the process of management- union negotiations. The output of the process is also covered. The case may be used as the second part of a two- part collective bargaining exercise. ... More
Reference No: ECO0224TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note describes how Marx related simple economic concepts to the analysis of the process of development under capitalism. He pointed out that the capitalist system would develop certain internal contradictions, ultimately resulting in the collapse of the system itself, and giving way to socialism. The note includes explanation of ... More
Reference No: OB0042Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case discusses the career decision situation of a management graduate. The theme of the case is to illustrate the effect of assumptions, perceptions and feelings on interpersonal relations and communication processes. ... More
Reference No: MAR0148TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note is part of the "Techniques for Marketing Decisions" series. It describes a simple technique for breaking down the main product benefit into several associated benefits. The "benefit tree" so generated can be used for market segmentation, product differentiation, promotional strategy, etc. ... More
Reference No: MAR0166Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case involves taking a decision on the type of packing to be used for various types of vegetable and cereal seeds. A number of criteria like non spillage, protection from pests and moisture, and price on packaging have to be taken into account in choosing the packaging material. A ... More
