Reference No: BP0121Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This biographical case concerns the life of a middle school dropout who begins as a tea boy and rises to the post of industrial relations officer of his plant. En route he acquires degrees in commerce and law, becomes a member of a body of electronic engineers, and a registered ... More
Reference No: QM0136Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Presents the decision problems encountered in setting up a stall at the fun fair organized at IIMA. Customers had tries at dropping a coin into a bowl kept inside a bucket of water. Given several hypotheses on the nature of uncertainties (probability of successes and number of customers), issues on ... More
Reference No: CMA0454TEC Pages: 15Published on: 25, November, 1977
Abstract: Deals with various concepts relating to technology (intermediate technology, appropriate technology, modern technology, obsolete technology, high and low technology, etc.) and steps involved in technology assessment. The steps in technology assessment are illustrated with a few examples. ... More
Reference No: CMA0446TEC Pages: 6Published on: 11, August, 1977
Abstract: The note discusses the social, economic, cultural, and geographic details of the tribal areas in the country. The characteristics of the tribal village and its social setting, and factors responsible for change in these areas are discussed. The note is aimed at identifying the problems and constraints in the development ... More
Reference No: OB0148EXPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a training exercises based on the In basket method. The exercise gives the participants a simulated experience of decision making with limited data generalizations are then made by way of feedback to help improve one's decision making ability, especially in the personnel field. ... More
Reference No: QM0080Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Studies Gujarati housewives' choice of cooking media, and is based on their answers to a questionnaire. Students are required to analyse the data to find out the housewives' preference for cooking media in a locality of Ahmedabad. ... More
Reference No: F&A0309Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a comprehensive case in variance analysis covering material, labour and overhead variances. Analysis of variances needs to be followed by assigning responsibility for the variances. ... More
Reference No: PROD0140TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note deals with problems of measurement of productivity at the firm level and aims at evolving possible methods for its measurement. The method actively considered involves the measurement of value added output and all inputs. ... More
Reference No: BP0101Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case traces the 16 year career of a management trainee who rises to a senior management position. A shift of accent in corporate strategy, changes in organization structuring, and the incapacity of Ulaganath Madan to adapt to the changing needs further aggravated by obsolescence leads to the conclusion that he ... More
Reference No: F&A0295Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case provides, in a summarized form, the actual performance of a medium sized hotel and five other hotels of varying sizes for four year period. The objective is to use these data for performance assessment and cost control. The problem in using past actuals or actuals of comparable units ... More
Reference No: PROD0133TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the use of the time study technique for setting up time standards of repetitive and reasonably short?cycle operations. The specific operation in question is a core?making operation in a foundry. ... More
