Reference No: CMA0303Pages: 7Published on: 9, November, 1974
Abstract: The case illustrates the nature of interaction between members of a village community on certain special occasions. The pattern of interaction reveals the underlying role relationships the leadership structure. It also brings out the rigidity or flexibility of norms in a village community, the various maintenance tasks of social authority. ... More
Reference No: CMA0266(C)Pages: 6Published on: 20, February, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the problems of investment in the silo system of storage for processing paddy in Sri Lanka. The investment decision is to be made in the context of the existing storage system. The objective is to show how the capital budgeting technique could be used in storage system. ... More
Reference No: MAR0122Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The company wants to expand its business by taking up the manufacture and marketing of razor blades. The company executives happen to have access to a blade users' survey. The case provides an opportunity to examine how various existing brands are positioned, and possible and desirable product position for the ... More
Reference No: F&A0230TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the merits of short period forecast of cash receipts and disbursements (cash budgeting) as a tool for assessing working capital requirements, and argues that such cash budgeting procedure is a better tool for control of use of credit by financing institutions. ... More
Reference No: PROD0101TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Capacity planning is the step subsequent to forecasting the future sales pattern. The note discusses how to find out the plant sizes and their time phasing so that the demand is satisfied at minimum cost. The total cost is discounted to first period. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0058(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case is a sequel to The Problem of Bashir's Transfer (A) P&IR0058 case. It gives a running account of how the management reacted to an employee's request for cancellation of transfer and the subsequent series of events that took place at the instance of the employee, the management ... More
Reference No: P&IR0117TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note analyses the interpersonal and inter group power relationship obtaining within organizations such as a business enterprise and a trade union, as well as between these organizations. The note raises the question whether all politics is harmful, and suggests that it is necessary to distinguish between the functional and ... More
Reference No: OB0040Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the problems arising from a district panchayat's decision to construct a percolation tank in a drought?prone village. This decision creates tension among the villagers whose lands are likely to be submerged. The case brings out the incompatibility between the engineering aspects and the socio?economic consequences ... More
Reference No: OB0101TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note deals with the following: group versus individual controversy, definition and clarification of groups, and a preliminary discussion on group dynamics. Published research studies have been discussed. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0098TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note highlights several personal, emotional and environmental factors that are the cause of a high rate of industrial accidents. It points out that to prevent accidents, more emphasis should be placed on the selection of the "right" person, on education and training, and on job satisfaction. The note argues ... More
Reference No: OB0158TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note discusses the concept, theories and practice of collective bargaining in India. The concept of bargaining involves to sides in the industry-management and unions. It concerns not only the distributive aspects of industrial situation but also the integrative view about the problems facing the industry. The not reviews the ... More
Reference No: ECO0202TECPages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note discusses the various techniques for investment decisions. It also examines the advantages and limitations of each technique and suggests that theoretically the net terminal value method is the best investment criteria. In practice any one of the D.C.F tecnicale may be equally good. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0115TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This paper discusses the concept of performance appraisal, and the many methods of appraisal, from the trait approach to more recent objective systems like the Koontz Model. It also indicates the problems and issues of any appraisal system. ... More
