Reference No: BP0076(B)Pages: 20Published 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
Reference No: BP0092(A)Pages: 8Published 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
Reference No: F&A0263(D)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The exercise of formulating the policy guidelines by way of systematic analysis of the environment in which the bank operated, its competition, endusers, operations and past performance is described in the case. It was now possible to formulate the expected performance of the various operating units for the next ... 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: F&A0287Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case describes the detailed classification and codification of 1) product groups, production departments, service departments and cost centres, and 2) capital and revenue accounts, financial accounting, cost accounting, classification of factory expenses, etc. from a real life accounting system. The objective is to use it as a vehicle for explaining the ... 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
Reference No: QM0100(E)Pages: 16Published 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: QM0111Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the problems associated with the introduction of five widebody Airbuses to replace a fleet of Turbo Props and Caravelles. As it is essential to synchronize the publicity campaign with the formal introduction of the Airbus, the management wants to know when the five aircraft will be ready ... More
Reference No: MAR0151Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note deals with the use of editorial publicity in the technical trade press, secured through press communications at the time of introducing the forklift truck in the market. Over twentythree publications featured news stories and a debate was initiated in newspaper columns on the efficiency of a ... More
Reference No: OB0077TECPages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The concept of self in terms of its unfolding and developing from birth as conceptualised by Theodore Sarabin is discussed. Personality of the self is described in terms of structure and process. Sarabin postulates five sub-structures that are basic to the growth and development of the individual during the first ... More
Reference No: MAR0169Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: There had been a great deal of similarity in the advertising for transistor radios. Early in 1972, the agency for Phillips wanted to break new ground in campaigning. But the company managers asked if a distinctive treatment would make sense to the less sophisticated target consumers in semiurban markets. Besides ... More
Reference No: OB0095TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This note reviews the literature on psychographic variables as they affect consumer behaviour. The review mainly draws upon an article by wells (1975). The review specifically draws the psychographic profile of the heavy user of shotgun ammunition. It also by way of example, shows how market segmentation of stomach remedy users ... More
Reference No: BP0081(D)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes an attempt at worker participation in management at Punjab National Bank. It describes how the chief executive went about getting the acceptance of the employees and officers unions to the concept of worker participation. The case highlights the different attitudes of various people towards participation, and the problem of ... More