Reference No: BP0179TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The purpose of this note is to answer the following questions: (a) How to identify the relevant environment of one's company? (b) What are the sources of environmental information? (c) How can one forecast the development in the environment? (d) How does one interpret the information so collected? (e) How ... More
Reference No: PROD0186Pages: 34Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This case highlights the issues involved in job evaluation. Legal disputes, union-management relations and viewpoints on job evaluation and the procedure to be followed can be discussed. The case has specific reference to the existing Wage Board and its recommendations. ... More
Reference No: CMA0586Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The case deals with the high non-interest costs of borrowing from institutional sources. It contains five loan cases obtained from different agencies involving varying costs on different aspects of borrowing. The idea is to get a comprehensive understanding of borrowing costs in the Indian rural environment and how these could ... More
Reference No: BP0188Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Illustrates how managers are likely to face an awkward situation if they act on an impulse without first being sure of their facts. Naik assumes that Patil, one of his subordinates, is the one who has been promoted and congratulates him. Patil takes it for granted that his boss knows ... More
Reference No: PROD0193Pages: 57Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: The case focuses on the problem of location of sponge iron plants in India. Sponge iron being a virgin industry, planners face a real problem in licensing such plants, keeping in view the growth of the industry over the next fifteen to twenty years. The case presents such issues as ... More
Reference No: ECO0292TECPages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This note seeks to describe Indian labour markets. It discusses the importance of labour markets and the limitations of theories developed to describe Western labour markets in the analysis of Indian labour markets. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0166(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This series of cases refers to the experience of collective bargaining in a growth- oriented public sector organization. It first narrates the industrial relations situation in the organization [Case (A)] P&IR0166(A), and then poses the problems faced by the management in preparing for the negotiation [Case (B)] P& ... More
Reference No: F&A0340Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Asian Food Products Limited is a company with excellent sales and profits. However, the managing director notices with concern the problems of liquidity and seeks help from a management consultant. The case contains data on policies, production costs, sales, etc. The focus is on distinction between liquidity and profitability and ... More
Reference No: QM0194Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: This case describes an engineering firm that has grown in the last decade and increased its line of products. The case can be used to highlight the concept of "focused factory." ... More
Reference No: P&IR0169TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This note discusses objectives, methods, issues and concerns in performance appraisal. It also highlights various parameters of an effective appraisal system. What is significant about this note is that it has focused on research done in this area in India. ... More
Reference No: F&A0374Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with the process of full cost determination in a typical job order industry through a series of allocations, apportionments and absorptions. Sufficient data are provided for students to work out specific cost figures. However, the various steps and bases adopted by the company for its cost accounting can be ... More
Reference No: CMA0616Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This case deals with the problem of linkage between inputs distribution credit and credit given to the farmers by the banking institutions in India. Quantitative and qualitative data are provided to analyse this problem in the cooperative credit structure in a backward taluka in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat with a ... More
Reference No: F&A0371Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Highlights three issues relating to investment analysis: 1) determination of cash flows; 2) comparison of investment criteria, indicating the superiority of NPV; and 3) the concept and measurement of cost of capital. ... More
Reference No: QM0200Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case describes a situation where a decision regarding the publications of a manuscript needs to be made. The problem is complicated in view of the uncertainty associated with the demand. The case can be used to illustrate the uncertainties of a decision making situation. ... More
