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Authors: Govindarajan, V;

Reference No: F&A0344 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: Deals with control of working capital in a travel agency. ... More

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Authors: Monappa, Arun; Bashyam, S;

Reference No: P&IR0003 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1980

Abstract: The Administrative Reforms Commission recommended that the personnel function in public enterprises should be strengthened. In a number of organizations, what was once a record keeping, welfare and IR-oriented department, the Personnel Department has become proactive, professional and progressive. This case is an attempt at understanding the evolution of the ... More

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Authors: Gopalkrishnan, C; Rao, Sreenivas S;

Reference No: BP0165 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: Discusses the coal crisis and related issues like transport, labour, organizational structure, and pricing. ... More

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Authors: Dixit, M R;

Reference No: BP0185TEC Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1984

Abstract: The note describes the structure and performance of the commercial vehicle industry in India. Data on sales, production and financial performance of various companies operating in the industry are given. Also given are data on the plans of existing companies and those of new entrants. The student is required to ... More

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Authors: Ravichandran, N;

Reference No: QM0203 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1985

Abstract: Presents a problem the Indian Railways faces in deciding to introduce superfast trains. It illustrates the need for a simulation analysis in a complex situation. ... More

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Authors: Pandey, I M;

Reference No: F&A0370 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1985

Abstract: Highlights the determination of cash flows for investment analysis. Its main focus is on the treatment of interest on debt in computing projects' cash flows. ... More

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Authors: Jain, Rekha; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: QM0213 Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1988

Abstract: Computerization of the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) is a key strategy in the corporate plan (1985- 2000) of the Indian Railways. As a part of this strategy, computerized PRS had been implemented in Delhi, Madras, Bombay and Calcutta by the end of 1988. The PRS in the secondlevel cities of Hyderabad, ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Narayanan, N;

Reference No: QM0211 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1988

Abstract: The case depicts a maintenance planning and scheduling problem for the Caravelle aircraft fleet of Indian Airlines. Major inspections and maintenance required to be carried out after a specified number of flying hours are described. The objective is to develop preventive maintenance schedules to ensure proper utilization of the available ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R; Mahadevan, Vijayalakshmi;

Reference No: PSG0058 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This case examines the composition of the board of the Pallavan Transport Corporation. The members are drawn from various departments of the Tamil Nadu Government. This in turn affects the decision-making. It also brings out the low-key role of the chairman, who is drawn from either the IAS or IPS. ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Sridharan, R; Mahadevan, Vijayalakshmi;

Reference No: PSG0057 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1989

Abstract: This case examines the interaction between the Pallavan Transport Corporation and some of the agents in the environment like the consumer, the Madras Municipal Corporation, the Madras Metropolitan Development Authority, the Finance Department, and the Home Department. ... More

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Authors: Jain, Rekha; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: QM0231 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1992

Abstract: This case is about the operating information systems of the Indian Railways in which there is a choice to be made about the configuration of the entire system. While at the central level, there will be a single node at Delhi and at the field level there will be nodes ... More

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Authors: Jain, Rekha; Raghuram, G; Rao, M U M Varaprasada;

Reference No: CISG0004 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1992

Abstract: This Case focuses on the choice for system upgradation at the Secunderabad Passenger Reservation System. This is set in the context of increasing demand in the Secunderabad PRS, due to growth in Secunderabad based reservations and networking with other centres. Secunderabad based reservations would go up not only because of ... More

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Authors: Jain, Rekha; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: QM0230 Pages: 44 Published on: 1, January, 1992

Abstract: This case describes the project identification formulation and implementation aspects of the computer based freight Operations Information System (OIS) being planned on Indian Railways (IR). This system is expected to bring about improved efficiency through modernization in information handling and decision-making processes, as well as a qualitative change in the ... More

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