Reference No: F&A0228Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case focuses on a relatively small company caught in a squeeze between rising costs and fixed selling prices determined by the government, and its approach to planning as a means of halting the erosion of profits. The major issue relates to the relevance of a formal planning system to ... More
Reference No: F&A0153Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: This case focuses on the organizational structure and procedural measures adopted by an organization seeking to diversify its product line. ... More
Reference No: F&A0182Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Deals with project appraisal for capital participation and provision of funds by a bank, and evaluation of assumptions on which forecasts are used. ... More
Reference No: BP0046Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The focus here is on the Director Degsnate's desire to reformulate his organizations strategy following the financial stringency being experienced by the institution. A historical perspective of this missionary hospital has been provided, together with organizational, financial, cost, technological and activity data. The issues which arise are: 1) Has there been ... More
Reference No: MAR0099Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the development of demand forecast for a product which is presently in a totally sellers' market and commands a considerable premium over the control price. As a result, there are serious distractions in the marketplace, and the registration queue gives very little useful indications of the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0087Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the source of supply of labour and the recruitment procedures of a rapidly expanding organization. The case covers the change from an informal to a more formal and objective selection system. Consequent to this change, the main source of new hiring became more broad based, to ... More
Reference No: F&A0158Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Focuses on the introduction of formal strategic planning in the organization. The mechanics of the first strategic planning exercise are dealt with in detail. The issue of the linkages between this exercise and the other planning and control activities in the organization is raised. ... More
Reference No: CMA0113Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case discusses a typical position where a Block Development Officer operates as an ex-officio chairman of a marketing society which has an operating capital of over two lakhs of rupees. It shows the kinds of political social problems that such a chairman has to face and the kind of ... More
Reference No: P&IR0038(D)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: This part describes the management's efforts to stabilize industrial relations in the organization by streamlining the procedure for handling employees' grievances. It also brings out some changes in managerial roles resulting from the strike. ... More
Reference No: F&A0179(B)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes the changes made in the formal planning system introduced in the International Division of the bank in response to the reactions and experience of the executives as also the planning system developed and used by the International Division itself. ... More
Reference No: BP0044Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes the pressures and problems faced by a man with a PhD in Organizational Behaviour from abroad, and consulting experience in India, when he decides to get involved in his family business. Dr C.A. Narayanan takes charge of Kannagi Mills, a unit of the Alagappa Group headed by his ... More
Reference No: MAR0090Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case outlines the information needs of a company in planning the introduction of any product. The investigation process used by the company's marketing research executive for meeting the various information needs is given. Students are expected to evaluate the investigation process and the information generated by the research. On ... More
Reference No: F&A0187Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The management of Brown (India) Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidy of the Brown Group, UK, was considering various alternatives for raising additional funds for expansion, either by borrowing or by an issue of shares to the Indian public. If the shares are issued to the Indian public, what should ... More