Reference No: F&A0263(C)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The phenomenal expansion of SBI in terms of the number of branches, their geographical dispersion, and the areas of activities, necessitated a study of the organizational objectives and structure. The study broadly defined the objectives of the bank, profit, market penetration, and position of leadership in the market. To ensure ... More
Reference No: OB0151(B)TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The Part B of the note consists of the evaluation of the recommendation made by the study groups on Labour legislation appointed by the National Commission on Labour. ... More
Reference No: F&A0286TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Shareholders, banks, financial institutions, internal management, government and others can usefully analyze the financial information contained in financial reports and statements. A commonly used technique for analyzing financial reports and statements is the ratio analysis technique. The note describes the concept of ratios, various types of ratios, effective use of ... More
Reference No: PSG0003Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case outlines the problems of an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife
(ANM) in motivating new couples for acceptance of family planning.
Her targets in the new plan are nearly two and a half times
the target of the previous years, and six times her achievement of
last year. She consulted The ... More
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: OB0038TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: An organization is defined as a particular patterning of tasks, human skills or abilities, techniques, and formal roles. Thus, in analyzing an organization, it is useful to identify the properties of its tasks, members, techniques and structure, particularly to identify how these are related. What pattern of tasks, techniques, etc ... More
Reference No: BP0067(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A top executive with experience in the manufacturing business of a multinationals consumer goods subsidiary and Government of Indias international trading company is appointed by the Finance Ministry to the top post of a large nationalized bank. The case highlights the dilemma this executive faces in reconciling sharply differing views ... More
Reference No: OB0086TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note attempts to highlight some of the definitions, theories, functions and the emergence of a leader. The issue whether the leader and leadership is a property of the group or is the characteristic of an individual is discussed. Fourteen functions that a leader can perform and its relationship with ... More
Reference No: BP0081(E)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Presents an interview with a new Chief Executive of the bank, and describes how the Chief Executive views the bank and its priorities and style. It might be useful to contrast this case with the Punjab National Bank (B) (BP0082) case to understand the differences between the styles of the ... More
Reference No: QM0100(F)Pages: 20Published 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: PROD0107Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This comprehensive case deals with all aspects of materials planning and control in a medium?sized public sector manufacturing organization with an annual sales turnover of over Rs 3 crore. The emphasis is on spare parts management. The case raises the following issues: fixing of targets for investment in inventories; inventory ... More
Reference No: ECO0210TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes and analyses the rates of growth and major structural changes in the industrial sector of the Indian economy during 1950-70. The aspects covered are specifically related to the major planks of industrial policy. An attempt is also made to evaluate the achievement of policy objectives with the help of ... 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: ECO0227TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Prior to the Second World War, planning experience was confined primarily to the Soviet Union. Since then a number of countries with differing political backgrounds have resorted to economic planning as an instrument to promote economic development. Thus enriched by the experience of various countries, "techniques of planning" have become ... More