Reference No: ECO0068Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case examines a strike in a public sector undertaking. It highlights issues such as recognition of unions, recruitment policies, inter union rivalry and effect of central and state labour laws. It is used to familiarize students with the variety of problems involved in industrial relations situations. ... More
Reference No: PROD0059Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: This is an introductory case that describes in general terms the basic elements of a production system as existing at facility of a mass producer of garments. ... More
Reference No: ECO0151Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case discusses the difficulty experienced by a fertilizer manufacturing unit in Western India. The main difficulty is relating to the irregular supply of two raw materials which are to be used in a fixed proportion. As a result of the above capacity utilization remains at a low level. The ... More
Reference No: PROD0050Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More
Reference No: MAR0078Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The distribution of cigarettes is effected through distributors to whom geographic zones are allocated. The terms to distributors and other levels of distribution seems to encourage inter zonal poaching and a determination of the service level from the company's point of view due to inter distributor competition. ... More
Reference No: BP0023(B)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with a proposal for the company to carry out a plan of expansion, on the basis of two years excellent results achieved by the new manager. The company, a small rubber rolls and paints manufacturing unit, was started as a repair shop. The problems of managing a ... More
Reference No: PROD0033Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about the use of statistical control charts for controlling day?to?day finished stock inventories in an automobile manufacturing company. It highlights the fact that control charts can help in identifying other areas and problems and in solving them. ... More
Reference No: ECO0129Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the problems created by the restrictions of the Reserve Bank of India on the use of "public deposits" by non banking companies. The Indian Cotton Mills Federation, whose members were adversely affected by the regulation, was considerin manner in which the case was to be presented ... More
Reference No: OB0058(B)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about the leadership behaviour of a textile mill director, depicting the various problems that come up to him and how he handles them. The case raises questions about delegation and coordination of work. ... More
Reference No: F&A0076Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Delays have occurred in the commissioning of a new plant owing to rectifications. Problems arise about how expenses incurred after completion, but before the plant is operating satisfactorily, are to be shown in the annual reports. Students, after considering the verious viewpoints, have to suggest a way. ... More
Reference No: ECO0065(D)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case is a sequel to Modern Cable Company (C), dealing with the problem of incorporating the market limitation on various products of the company into the linear programming model set up earlier. ... More
