Reference No: MAR0285(D)Pages: 52Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Case (D) describes the marketing information system of the company. It also describes the company's annual marketing planning process. Various forms used for the purpose of reporting, collating and disseminating information are included. Roles and functions of various marketing executives are described. ... More
Reference No: QM0061TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes the use of various unit record machines for data processing. Various punch card machines such as key punches, verifiers, sorters, collators, reproducers and tabulators are described. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0054(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The three cases refer to the problem of apprentice training not covered under the Apprentice Act, 1961. Case (A) relates to the situation where the apprentices in a department were able to produce output equivalent to that of regular employees but they were paid only a fixed stipend. The regular employees ... More
Reference No: BP0066Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Focuses on the problems and challenges a management graduate faces in a company, that in the past, had relied heavily on personal appraisal for decision-making. Also provides data for systematic decision-making in an organization facing problems of growth for survival. ... More
Reference No: F&A0254Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Deals with the determination of relevant costs, in a joint product situation. The situation calls for managerial decisions such as 1) pricing of the main product, 2) pricing of by product, and 3) assessment of breakeven volume for the main product. Also, attempts to convey concepts such as common costs, joint costs, unique ... More
Reference No: F&A0274Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The company had to face a series of setbacks due to improper tie-ups with financiers in the unorganized sector. The case provides rich material for an exercise in planning for financial rehabilitation. It can also be used to stress the point that loans from financial institutions for liquidating existing debts ... More
Reference No: CMA0274Pages: 4Published on: 14, September, 1974
Abstract: The case deals with the objectives and rationale of the input manufacturing firms collaborating in the area/sectional development programmes, the nature of schemes, the agencies with which collaboration may be sought, terms of collaboration, the problems of coordination. ... More
Reference No: CMA0262Pages: 12Published on: 17, August, 1974
Abstract: An agro-chemicals firm is considering expanding the production of two of its major pesticides in powder form. It feels that the markets are located in the north west south-east parts of the country. The bulk of the products consists of filler material, which has to be transported for over 700 km. ... More
Reference No: CMA0313Pages: 7Published on: 24, July, 1974
Abstract: This case discusses the problem as to the decision whether an investment for expanding the production facilities through additional equipment and of labour is worthwhile for Kishore Bharat. ... More
Reference No: F&A0239Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The company changes its structure from a functional setup to a profit responsible product group setup so that top management can devote more time to future company policies. The case brings up issues relating to design considerations in structural reorganization in the context of the organization's variables and environmental factors. ... More
Reference No: PROD0099Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The objective of the case is to study the suitability of different forecasting methods for regular and maintenance inventories. A computer programme that uses exponential smoothing to forecast (developed by IIMA Computer Centre) is used. Finally, the focus shifts to devising a forecasting system. ... More
Reference No: QM0047TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note is mainly concerned with the mathematical formulation of programming problems. Programming problems deal with determining optimal allocations of limited resources to meet given objectives when there are alternative users of resources. Here we built up objective function and are essentially interested in finding out for what values of ... More
