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Authors: Verma, Pramod;

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

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Authors: Patel, Kirit; Dholakia, Bakul H;

Reference No: ECO0224TEC Pages: 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

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Authors: Sambrani, Shreekant; Misra, Sasi B;

Reference No: OB0042 Pages: 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

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Authors: Khurana, Rakesh;

Reference No: MAR0155 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: This case deals with forecasting the demand for polypropylene staple fibre. Some data about the technical characteristics of this fibre vis-a-vis other synthetic fibres like cotton, wool, polyester, etc have been given to direct the determinations of the endusers. The case involves collection of data on behalf of the ... More

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Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

Reference No: QM0059 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Gives a simplified version of the manufacturing process in the company, which is suitable for practice in the design of computer tape or disk systems for production control. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen;

Reference No: MAR0172 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: India Tobacco Company, premier manufacturers of cigarettes and smoking tobaccos, felt that their future growth lay in investment in the areas considered vital to the national interest. In 1973, it appointed Ulka Advertising Agency to bring out an advertising campaign designed to draw attention to the diversification projects of ITC, namely, ... More

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Authors: Garg, Pulin K; Parikh, Indira J;

Reference No: OB0099TEC(Part I & II) Pages: 5, 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: During the process of socialization, an individual acquires his role identity. He learns the boundaries of the role, the "oughts," "musts" and the "shoulds" of the system. In terms of organizations, socialization can be interpreted as an attempt to modify previous behavioural dispositions of a new entrant. Failure to achieve ... More

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Authors: Ranade, Ashok; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0100(A) Pages: 5 Published 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

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Authors: Krishnamurty, Sudhir; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0107 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The case is mainly a transport problem. There are three factories delivering three product groups to twenty- three warehouses. The solution calls for an optimization of total costs for the company, taking into account the production constraints at each factory, the local demand, and the export needs. The data problems ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0076(B) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the organizational tasks to be performed by the key functional departments and their heads, the regional directors, and the stations and station managers. The differentiation among the departments and the interdependencies, which demand a high amount of integration, are highlighted. The concept of power through control over resources and ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0092(A) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the pressures from labour and political leaders on the government to take over a closed vanaspati unit under the Industries Act. Should it take over? What are the costs and benefits and the administrative implications of each alternative? ... More

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Authors: Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0034 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Deals with qualitative indicators to measure performance for rewarding individual employees. It discusses a monetary incentive scheme that incorporates both, an additional increment as well as an incentive payment. ... More

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Authors: Jagannathan, V K; Satia, J K;

Reference No: PROD0111TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Defines work measurement, and outlines the basic procedure to be followed in work measurement. Describes the technique of time study in work measurement, and the steps required in making a time study. ... More

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