Reference No: F&A0261TECPages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The note highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways. It should be used jointly with the case Corporate Planning at Indian Railways: An Initial Version (F&A0262). ... More
Reference No: ECO0219Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The study aims at describing the general method of national forecasting followed by official agencies of developed countries. It discusses the procedures of forecasting through two methods, viz. successive approximation method and the method of simultaneous solution of equations in connection with econometric models. Finally, it compares the approaches followed ... More
Reference No: P&IR0029Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This case presents the situation where a personnel department has been newly established in the organization. The circumstances leading to the establishment and the events after the establishment are discussed. An attempt is made to evaluate the frictions and the need for a personnel department in this industry as well ... More
Reference No: F&A0264(B)Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Gives a consultant's recommendations regarding a framework for evaluating and controlling a nutritional programme. It helps students in evaluating the comprehensiveness and validity of the framework they have developed on the basis of the data given in Case (A) F&A0264(A). ... 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: OB0100TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This note analyses the nature of social conflict within organizations, its causes and consequences. It also discusses some approaches to management of conflict. ... 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: MAR0138TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This note deals with the problem of price setting. After defining price and discussing the nature of pricing objectives, pricing decisions are discussed under three headings--needbased pricing, costbased pricing and marketbased pricing. In each case, various pricing options are discussed and evaluated. Practical approaches and procedures ... More
Reference No: ECO0218TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Provides an outline of the broad methodology adopted by the Central Statistical Organization for estimation of India's national income by industry of origin. It also examines the trends in the distribution of net domestic product in India by industry of origin during the period 195051 to 197273 and compares the same with ... More
Reference No: MAR0114TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This note gives a detailed version of the functioning of the organization that is the central purchase organization of the Government of India and buys the major requirements of all ministries and departments of the central government. ... More
Reference No: ECO0201Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This case discusses the factors responsible for the losses suffered by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation. It discusses the different tariff rates and tariff structures available in the road transport industry. It poses some alternatives before the corporation for achieving its objectives. ... More
Reference No: CMA0292TECPages: 3Published on: 20, November, 1974
Abstract: The note discusses the strategic role of technology in the development process, highlighting the dependence and the impact of technology on the prevailing rural structure. ... More