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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Mukhopadhyay, Sipra;

Reference No: MAR0162 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The last quarter of 1976 saw a price war breaking out in the electronic calculator industry. The case focuses on the pricing decisions faced by a new fictitious firm planning to enter the electronic calculator market. ... More

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Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S;

Reference No: BP0104TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This note enumerates questions that a writer needs to internalize for improving his ability to write persuasively. Part I explains the process of communication a writer goes through and the characteristics of written communication. Part II raises the questions the writer should answer while writing his notes or reports. Part ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0252(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

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Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

Reference No: QM0122TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Describes the problem of sorting files that are too large to be resident in the main memory of a system with random-access devices. Drum sorting is analyzed first. The complication in analysis due to significant seek times is explained. A simplified situation where transfer and compute times are small is ... More

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Authors: Saiyadain, M S; Bhattacharya, J N;

Reference No: P&IR0033 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case highlights decisionmaking on promotion. A decision on whom to be promoted as the general manager has to be taken, given data on six candidates. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0308 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with responsibility accounting. Using concepts of standard costing and variance analysis, the performance of four departments? purchasing, mixing, pellet- making and selling? can be delineated. Class discussion could cover the interdependence of the variances of different responsibility centres. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0136TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This note deals with the design of work systems in post offices to understand the transformation process underlying the operating system. The note focuses on the tasks, flows and storages in the operating systems of post offices, and how work systems can be suitably designed taking into account the volume ... More

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Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

Reference No: P&IR0097TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Discusses and evaluates the two kinds of selection techniques (essay and objective). It also raises issues concerning them. ... More

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Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: BP0111(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Provides the background to the appointment of a part-tim Chairman of an ailing public sector company. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, A S N; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0130 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Jaikumar, V;

Reference No: F&A0298 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: A comprehensive case in cost analysis for management decisions in a joint cost situation. This is a modified version of the "Coco Seed Oil Company"F&A0254 case on the same topic.Unlike the earlier version where the price needs to be computed from a given set of cost ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0127TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This note deals with problem of job design for employee motivation. This is particularly true of jobs that are highly monotonous, jobs with very low levels of skill requirements, etc. Among some recent experiments in job design, an approach that has reported some degree of success is job enrichment. This ... More

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Authors: Tripathi, D; Mehta, M J;

Reference No: ECO0236 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case gives the history of Larsen & Toubro since its inception. ... More

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Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi; Sachdeva, P S;

Reference No: P&IR0072(C) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case deals with the problems of manpower planning for workers' category in TELCO, Poona. It gives the steps followed by the Manpower Planning Cell between 1969-73 up to the stage of submission of Manpower Planning Proposal No.2. This proposal identifies the phased needs for manpower, locates alternative sources for ... More

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