Reference No: P&IR0024Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with an alleged act of indiscipline on the part of an employee in a large public sector corporation. Part A of the case gives some basic information about the charge of indiscipline against the employee as recorded by an officer. On the basis of this information, trainees can be ... 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: ECO0174Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case illustrates how the effectiveness of advertisement expenditures can be assessed; say, a model for sales of Voltas is set up and formalized sales of cost benefit analysis of advertisement expenditure. ... More
Reference No: MAR0128Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: A national laboratory has changed the focus of its work from "basic" to "applied" research. The change creates new problems in relation to the "culture" of the laboratory, the organization, the motivation of scientists and boundary relationships. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0030Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the problems faced by the top management of a large organization following the chief executive's decision to use a computer for some important areas of management. In the background of these problems, Mr. Goyal, who has been charged with the responsibility of understanding and solving the problems, ... More
Reference No: F&A0115(B)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: A newly recruited management trainee presents a breakeven chart to explain the reasons for the losses the company has been sustaining since inception. The chart provokes a lot of discussion. Several questions are raised as to the utility of breakeven analysis in a multi product situation. Suggestions are also made ... More
Reference No: F&A0275Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case focuses on an expansion programme coupled with a change in the product mix. The situation provides material for 1) assessment of the impact of product mix change on working capital, and 2) assessment of the incremental working capital requirements on expansion. The case shows how the additional working funds needed ... More
Reference No: P&IR0107TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The various sources of what is legally known as indiscipline within an organization are discussed. The note suggests that the approach to indiscipline would depend on the assumptions made by managers about its causes and consequences, and discusses the procedures for handling such problems. The latter part of the note ... More
Reference No: ECO0164TECPages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note describes all the major changes that have taken place in the structure of the Indian economy since planning beginning, and gives an introduction to the elements of input output analysis. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0022(C)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case deals with the organizational problems arising out of the request of two employees for mutual transfer. Case (A) describes the issues relating to the matter at the lowest level of management. As the matter is not solved at this level, it is taken to the second level of ... More
Reference No: F&A0237Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Mr. Kanjibhai Jivabhai Malam was planning the operations of the society and was worried whether the bank loan would be sufficient to meet its requirements. He also wanted to know when funds would be surplus so that he could plan for their optimum use. The case involves the preparation of ... More
