Reference No: BP0122Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case describes the origin and development of IRI, its product groups, structure and relation to the government (for investments and evaluation) and to the Parliament. ... More
Reference No: MAR0163Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The company makes various forms of packaging. Since the demand comes from a diverse set of consumer industries, the company prepares a long term forecast based on the growth projections of user industries. The sales force prepares a forecast for the immediate future. The company wants to integrate the forecasts ... More
Reference No: QM0130Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More
Reference No: OB0013Pages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This exercise presents the actual experience of a faculty team Educational System Unit (ESU) of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, which made an attempt to link education with development in a backward area of Rajasthan. The initial experiences are presented in this case in five parts. The experience starts ... More
Reference No: F&A0302Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Outlines a process-costing problem to illustrate the treatment of normal loss and abnormal loss. Does not cover abnormal gain. Also involves treatment of equivalent units of loss and closing work-in-process. ... More
Reference No: PROD0127TECPages: 2Published 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
Reference No: P&IR0072(C)Pages: 11Published 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
Reference No: ECO0246TECPages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note briefly surveys various theories of income distribution, and clearly brings out the strengths and limitations of each of these theories. ... More
Reference No: PSG0017Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The Shivpur Urban Centre was the poorest performing centre. The authorities of FPAI wanted to know the reason for poor performance and asked two doctors to investigate the cause. This case describes the visit of these doctors to the centre and their interviews with the staff. They also visit one ... More
Reference No: OB0055Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Life story of an entrepreneur, with emphasis on the process of establishing the enterprise and its management. Illustrates several behavioural dimensions of entrepreneurs. ... More
Reference No: MAR0185Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A consumer goods company is interested in evaluating the performance of its dealers. A quarterly statement, giving information on profitability and capital structure, is obtained from the dealers. The issues in the case concern the interpretation and analysis of the statements of two dealers. Interesting possibilities exist for analyzing dealer ... More
Reference No: QM0120Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the problem of traffic congestion at a busy crossing in Ahmedabad. Data has been provided on the pattern of arrival of different modes of transport from different directions at the square. Issues arising out of heterogeneity in modes of transportation are raised and alternative ways of resolving this problem ... More
