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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Interface Between Government and Public Undertakings: Forms of Organization (B)

    Authors: Bhatt, Anil;

    Reference No: BP0158TEC(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The note discusses the characteristics of forms of organization for public undertakings and compares the strengths and weaknesses of each form. The note discusses the issues in the controversy about the forms of organization, particularly the controversy between company and public corporation forms. ... More

  2. Project for The Development of Forests and Plantations in Tripura: The Choice of Species

    Authors: Gupta, Tirath; Mohan, Deepinder;

    Reference No: CMA0488 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case opens by highlighting that over 2,27,000 hectares or 59 per cent of the total forest land in Tripura supports less than twenty trees per hectare and is, thus, utilized. The Tripura Forest Development and Plantations Corporation has prepared a project to place 5,200 hectares of this land under intensive management. The ... More

  3. Handtex Corporation (A)

    Authors: Seshan, Suresh A; Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0335EX Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: An exercise in classification of costs, with a view to understanding the basic cost terminology. Examples from the handloom sector have been given. ... More

  4. Nutrition Programme

    Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: PSG0016 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: A project was undertaken under the aegis of India Population Project in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh to study the possible effects of improved nutrition on human fertility. This case describes the objectives of the programme and includes a review of the project undertaken in Karnataka in 1974. ... More

  5. Encroachment on Forest Land

    Authors: Maslekar, A R;

    Reference No: CMA0504 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Considerable forest lands have been deforested in the last couple of decades for various reasons. One of the most important causes of depletion has been unauthorized cultivation by local people. Periodically, considering the urgency of distribution of land to landless people, the government has been regularizing such encroachments. But, at ... More

  6. SPHDC: Discounting for Stock Clearance

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0321 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Describes a controversy between the marketing manager, who instructs his department to dispose of the accumulated stock of sarees at a price discount of 15%, and the financial advisor, who asserts that the discount would result in a huge loss to the corporation. The controversy provides an opportunity for discussing the ... More

  7. Industrial Policy in India**

    Authors: Pathak, H N; Hermon, Rajender R;

    Reference No: ECO0260TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The note discusses industrial policy in India with reference to the three policy resolutions (1948, 1956 and 1977). Industrial policy is examined against the background of economic policy and its broad objectives. Towards the end, questions are raised in the area of evaluating industrial development. Statistical tables relating to industrial development in India ... More

  8. Market Definition Study: Batteries and Torches

    Authors: Mohan, Manendra;

    Reference No: MAR0222 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This short case is an exercise in problem formulation when the collection of basic data relating to a variety of decisions in the field of marketing is evolved. ... More

  9. Measuring the Effectiveness of Advertising

    Authors: Mohan, Manendra;

    Reference No: MAR0249TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This note explains the different approaches to the measurement of effectiveness of advertising. Effectiveness can be measured through pre-testing, as well as post-testing, depending on the requirements. Certain important conditions necessary for estimating the effect of advertising on sales are also given. ... More

  10. Business and the Public Policy Process

    Authors: Maru, R M; Umamaheswar, A R;

    Reference No: BP0156TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: As the Indian business community has to function within the constraints of the overall economic policy framework and regulations formulated by the states, this note briefly describes the various channels of access and influence employed by business groups in India, both individually and collectively, in the formulation of public policy ... More

  11. Managing Field Units (C)

    Authors: Mittal, B L;

    Reference No: PSG0027(C) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

  12. Weavers and Cooperatives

    Authors: Moulik, T K; Agarwal, Rakesh;

    Reference No: CMA0486 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Illustrates the management problems of handloom weavers' cooperatives vis-a-vis the responsibilities of the public handloom projects. This case particularly reflects the organizational and human resource problems of the handloom sector. ... More

  13. Universal Publishers

    Authors: Bhattacharya, C D;

    Reference No: F&A0331 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Deals with the preparation of the statement of sources and application of funds and a statement of changes in working capital, along with all the supporting schedules. ... More

  14. Research for Product Positioning for Vanishing Cream

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0234 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case deals with the problem of constructing a questionnaire for the product positioning study. ... More

  15. Banaskantha Project

    Authors: Giridhar, G;

    Reference No: PSG0014 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case describes the rationale that underlies a new project of the Family Planning Association of India, in Banaskantha district. The project tries to create a deeper consciousness among the people regarding the health and educational status of women and children through an intensive educational programme in Deesa. Another feature ... More

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