Reference No: ECO0132Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Deals with the raw material problem faced by the Indian cotton textile industry in 1965. A number of alternatives were suggested for meeting the cotton shortage. Students are expected to recommend suitable measures for meeting the foreign exchange crisis on behalf of the cotton Mills Federation. ... More
Reference No: ECO0011(C)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Deals with the approach and methodology suggested by Analyst(C); also assesses the usefulness of the planning division's study on the demand for electric motors. After an appraisal of Analyst(C)'s approach and methodology, a decision has to be taken whether the company should start manufacturing electric motors. A ... More
Reference No: P&IR0011(B)Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Numerous demands are put forth by the Indian Pilots' Guild to the management of Air India. They employ pressure tactics while bargaining for wages. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(D)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More
Reference No: PROD0036Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The plant engineer proposes to set up an internal maintenance workshop. The case provides ample material to consider this proposal against the company's existing method of operations that is mostly contractual. ... More
Reference No: F&A0064Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The executives of the company review their project proposal evaluation systems, discuss the procedure to be employed for ascertaining the cost of capital, and consider the problems in measuring its cost. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0070Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Labour problems arise due to shifting of a factory to a different location after expansion. The issues pertain to providing transport and housing to workmen and to adjusting their wages. ... More
Reference No: CMA0082Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is on one of the aspects of functional management in dairying organisations viz. procurement of milk. An example of an inaccessible village is given with suggestions on alternatives for transportation of milk. Opportunity gain for the village as a whole through sale of milk to the organized dairy ... More
Reference No: CMA0100Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Deals with scheduling transport of milk from different collection centres to the centralized dairy. The importance of proper scheduling is brought out, especially in the dairy industry as late delivery at the centralized dairy causes souring of milk. Participants are asked to propose the best possible scheduling of transport. ... More
Reference No: ECO0004Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Considers the demand, production and investment targets of the three Five Year Plans to reassess the growth prospects of the machine tools industry. The case is also concerned with the development of demand indicators for the industry as a guideline for the company's planning. "A Note on Machine Tool Industry" ... More
Reference No: P&IR0017(C)Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of succession in an expanding organization, the way the Chairman handles the problem, and the reorganization involved. At another level, it deals with problems of authority and peer relationships. ... More
