Reference No: CMA0315Pages: 8Published on: 18, March, 1975
Abstract: This case discusses design rules for building organizational structures. It also discusses the various bases for organizations. It helps to delineate questions like managerial decentralization, building of effective task group and exercise of controls at different levels. ... More
Reference No: CMA0297TECPages: 11Published on: 27, January, 1975
Abstract: This note is intended to serve as the basis for discussing the role of the agricultural sector in economic development of India. Information relating to various aspects of Indian agriculture is presented in seventeen tables. ... More
Reference No: CMA0298TECPages: 11Published on: 25, January, 1975
Abstract: The main objective of this note is to present an overview of the agricultural sector in India during the first half of the present century. It covers three aspects: 1) place of the agricultural sector in the Indian economy (Section I), 2) agricultural production trends (Section II), 3) major features of the agricultural ... More
Reference No: CMA0285Pages: 7Published on: 6, January, 1975
Abstract: Highlights problems millers face in the procurement of paddy under the levy system where paddy is sold in the open market but millers have to sell rice at controlled prices and quality specifications to the government. Explores ways and means of meeting paddy requirements of millers making milling operations remunerative. ... More
Reference No: CMA0281Pages: 6Published on: 6, January, 1975
Abstract: This case discusses the problem of quality control and handling of paddy and suggests ways and means of improving these so as to increase production in rice industry. ... More
Reference No: CMA0300Pages: 10Published on: 2, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes the regional and intra-regional organizational structure developed by the paddy marketing board for paddy and rice procurement in Sri Lanka. Organizational efficiency at regional level was studied with respect to staffing pattern, workload of the staff members, quantity of paddy and rice procured and the cost of procurement. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0071(C)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The three cases refer to the problem of discipline in industry. They highlight the fact that disciplinary measures can be taken by the management under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act even when misconduct takes place outside the factory premises. Case (A) describes the problem and the philosophy of the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0083Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This study description is based on the authors' interviews with a large number of employees and executives of a nationalized bank. It describes the reasons behind white collar employees forming a trade union. ... More
Reference No: QM0063TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The Programme Implementation Unit in the Department of Health and Family Planning was asked to come up with innovative ideas for improving programme performance. In response to this request from the Union Secretary of Health and Family Planning, the Implementation Unit came up with four proposals of innovative schemes for ... More
Reference No: F&A0262Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The introduction of corporate planning in Indian Railways, the largest public undertaking in country, has been described in detail. This case should be used jointly with the note Indian Railways [F&A0261], which highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways and the problems faced in the planning process. ... More
Reference No: F&A0277Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case focuses on financial planning in the small scale industry. Assessment of requirements of funds for providing facilities and for working, and the need for phasing out commitments inconsistent with economics and financial feasibility are discussed. The major bias is, however, on assessment of working capital and preparation of ... More
Reference No: P&IR0076Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of promotion in a textile mill. The situation arose when a salesman died and his position was to be filled in by one of the two joint salesmen who were working under him. One of them had many years' experience in the sales department, ... More
