Reference No: F&A0387Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: By presenting a recent history of the firm, the case provides an opportunity to students to appreciate the environment in which operating and financial decisions are made. It is a comprehensive case dealing with ratio and fund analysis, operating cycle concept, setting up of targets, assessment of funds needs, and ... More
Reference No: F&A0395Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The objective of this case is to discuss the factors that determine the dividend decision of a firm. In particular, it is intended to focus on the relationship between EPS, DPS, investment policy and market price of a share. ... More
Reference No: F&A0385Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case highlights the dichotomy of book profits and cash profits. Despite heavy retention of profits in business, rapid inflation causes liquidity problems. ... More
Reference No: BP0203TECPages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The note traces the development of the case method of study and its application today in management education. Both the prescriptive and practical aspects of the method are discussed. The case method is compared with the traditional teaching methods and more recent innovative methods such as role-plays. The focus of ... More
Reference No: F&A0392Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Deals with inflation accounting specifically, preparation of financial accounts as per the statement of standard accounting practices (SSAP 16). ... More
Reference No: F&A0383Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case deals with a peculiar situation wherein the State Consumers' Cooperative Federation is burdened with a lot of responsibilities but has very little power. The Federation deals with three agencies? the government, the mills, and the cooperative societies. It has no control over the functioning of any of these ... More
Reference No: QM0211Pages: 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
Reference No: CMA0669TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Describes the poverty alleviation programmes in the country. Discusses the factors which hamper the development of rural areas and questions the Sixth Plan strategy of classifying the rural poor as a single category of "rural population below the poverty line." Instead, the note suggests two categories - 1) extremely poor or ... More
Reference No: BP0209Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Although Ace Industries Ltd. (AIL) is a 25 year old company, its chief executive is considering its rejuvenation through the implementation of the JIT (Just in Time) mode of management. A team of management students has carried out a preliminary JIT audit of AIL and presented its findings to the chief ... More
Reference No: PSG0057Pages: 16Published 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
Reference No: PROD0204TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note introduces the features of expert systems and briefly discusses their applicability in the field of management. Expert systems aim to computerize the knowledge of one or more experts in a problem domain. Unlike in a decision support system, the overall direction for problem solving in an expert system ... More
Reference No: BP0207TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note briefly discusses the method developed by Charles Kepner and Benjamin Tregoe on problem analysis and decision-making. The methods are formulated on the basis of two fundamental
points: (1) Every problem is a deviation from some standard of expected performance. (2) A change of some kind is always the cause of ... More
Reference No: QM0218TECPages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note examines the architecture of some 32-bit chips namely Intel's 80386, Motorola's 68020 and Zilog's Z 80000. The architecture is evaluated along various dimensions, viz. number, size, and type of registers; data types and types of instructions; facilities for address translation; support for system software; support
for user programs; and ability to ... More
Reference No: P&IR0178TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Given the increasing complexity and criticality of selection in human resources management, this note raises some issues in such sub-fields of selection as selection policy and procedures, marketing of vacancies, choice of recruitment advertising, campus recruitment, employment exchanges, and reservation. ... More
