Reference No: QM0283Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A middle aged woman was advised hysterectomy based on the clinical symptoms presented by her. Hysterectomy was advised by an Oncology Gynecology surgeon. An experienced Urological Consultant advised against hysterectomy. Ms. Tara was confused and hence through a common friend reached out to a Gynecologist for a second opinion. The ... More
Reference No: PROD0071Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1960
Abstract: This case describes the process of job evaluation undertaken by a major organization. It also describes the major points of conflict between the union and the management with regard to job evaluation. It is used to bring out the types of problems that would be faced by a job evaluation ... More
Reference No: CMA0009Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1963
Abstract: An explanation of the functions of dairy husbandry division of a major dairy, giving the problems before the manager in establishing a new feed plant. ... More
Reference No: BP0010(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1963
Abstract: A major paper manufacturer is trying to decide whether to bid for some interest in a small government paper mill which has on hand machinery needed to make it a larger unit. ... More
Reference No: OB0017(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Describes how the new general manager tries to change his executives' behaviour, and his attempts to win the executives' and workers' confidence; and its effect on some of the executives who believe in stricter methods. ... More
Reference No: OB0034(B)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of the job requirements and attitudes of the chief engineer, including interviews with his assistants. The class analyses the job demands and relates the analysis with the engineer's emergent behaviour, frustration and withdrawal, and assesses whether or not he "delegates" responsibility. ... More
Reference No: MAR0015(A)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Deals with the pricing strategy of a new product by a small manufacturer in an industry dominated by giant multinationals. The case examines how a small unit can enter and expand into the market. The issues related to relative role of price and non-price competition, use of brand names, expectations ... More
Reference No: QM0016Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This case essentially centres around the problem of capital budgeting. For evaluating the desirability of the investment, the student must prepare a production programme from the data given and on this basis prepare an estimate of the cash inflows. He is able to see the applicability of linear programming to ... More