Latest published cases

List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Electronic Controls Corporation Promotional Strategy

    Authors: Mohan, Manendra;

    Reference No: MAR0274 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: The case gives the details of the business outlook and the proposed strategy for a newly set up company, Electronic Controls Corporation. The company had been founded by six technocrats and underwent rapid growth within a fiveyear period. ECC was one of a group of three companies and was ... More

  2. Paddy Marketing Board - Sri Lanka : Financing the Processing of Paddy (B)

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0555(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Deals with the problems of selection of an alternative in rice processing from: 1) The existing processing system with its large number of hullers; and 2) A modern processing system with modern rice mills having a milling capacity of two tonnes of paddy per hour. ... More

  3. Max Corporation

    Authors: V Raghunathan; Barua, Samir K;

    Reference No: F&A0354 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Illustrates the approach to inventory management when the production rate is finite and the shortage cost too is finite. It brings out the fact that, in some situations, consciously allowing for shortages may be the optimum strategy. ... More

  4. Integration

    Authors: Barua, Samir K; Sridharan, R;

    Reference No: QM0172TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This note is an introduction to Integration. ... More

  5. Scaling in Marketing Research: A Note

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Roy Dholakia, Ruby;

    Reference No: MAR0271TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: The note describes a classification scheme of marketing information for scale construction. For single item measurement, ordinal, interval and ratio scale methods are described. Multi-item scales like semantic differential, Thurstone's equal appearing interval, and Likert's summated rating scales are described. A broad idea about multidimensional scaling is also provided. Guidelines ... More

  6. National Corporation (B)

    Authors: Monappa, Arun; Khare, A;

    Reference No: P&IR0152(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: The case discusses the change from one type of appraisal system to another. The causes for the change, the problems of the old system and the needs of the organization in the changed environment are some of the factors considered. An appraisal format is also enclosed. ... More

  7. Institutional Fianance for Farm Input Distribution Business

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0567TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Discusses 1) the rationale for banking credit for input distribution business; 2) relative importance of such credit in the amount of indirect rural credit; 3) future requirements of input distribution credit; 4) terms and conditions of such credit provided by the commercial banks; 5) credit problems of the input retailers; and 6) criteria for determining their ... More

  8. Basic Inventory Models (Part I): Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Models

    Authors: Shukla, P R;

    Reference No: PROD0175(A)TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Introduces the functions of inventories and various costs relevant for inventory management. The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model with deterministic demand and lead-time is discussed and basic derivations of the model are presented. Sensitivity of cost to various parameters of the model is discussed. Finally, the EOQ model with back ... More

  9. Architecture of Computer Systems: Part V

    Authors: Jajoo, B H;

    Reference No: QM0166(E)TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Covers memory processor interaction, cache memories and memory hierarchies. ... More

  10. Mahalakshmi Manufacturing & Trading Company (B)

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0151(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This case gives the memorandum of settlement agreed upon and signed by the representatives of the union and the management. ... More

  11. Managing a Public Service

    Authors: Subramanian, Ashok; Kataria, Raj;

    Reference No: PSG0046TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This note outlines the tasks involved in installing and operating a public service. It reviews the technical, economic, and organizational aspects of managing the operations. ... More

  12. Some Distinguishing Features of Forestry Projects

    Authors: Gupta, Tirath;

    Reference No: CMA0562TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Some of the distinguishing features of forestry as an economic activity have been summarized to provide a basis for discussion on whether 1) forest development projects carry relatively higher risks, 2) intangible benefits and costs of forestry projects can or cannot be accounted for in assessing bankability, and 3) multiple objectives in forest ... More

  13. Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM): Overview of Developments and Related Areas

    Authors: Shukla, P R;

    Reference No: PROD0173TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This note reviews the developments in the field of multiple?criteria decision-making (MCDM) together with developments in related areas such as utility theory and decision theory. Multiple criteria problems and basic approaches to solve these problems are mentioned. Direct estimation approach and interactive approach for estimating decision?makers' preferences are ... More

  14. Architecture of Computer Systems: Part III

    Authors: Jajoo, B H;

    Reference No: QM0166(C)TEC Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1982

  15. India's Garment Export Quota Distribution Policy- An Evaluation

    Authors: Narayana, A V L; Wadhva, C D;

    Reference No: ECO0284TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This note presents an analysis of India's quota distribution policy for garment exports since 1979. It deals with the genesis, anatomy and working of the policies for different years, as well as a macro-level evaluation of the working of the policy. This note also reports a micro-level analysis of the results ... More

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