Reference No: QM0122TECPages: 4Published 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
Reference No: P&IR0033Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case highlights decision making on promotion. A decision on whom to be promoted as the general manager has to be taken, given data on six candidates. ... 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: F&A0304Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives the actual material consumption for two products for two consecutive periods when the actual production also varies. Requires variance analysis, in an adapted way, for two periods. A combination of standards and past actuals are used to assess the current period's performance. ... More
Reference No: MAR0117TECPages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the nature of measurement in marketing. The existing ways of measuring knowledge and attitude scaling techniques like Thurstone's law of comparative judgement, semantic differential scaling, Thurstone's differential scale and Q sort have been discussed. Aspects of validity and reliability, and methods for establishing them are included in the note. ... More
Reference No: PSG0019Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes a FPAI project for distributing contraceptive oral pills in a rural block of 80,000. The administrator, prior to launching the project, was aware of two major shortcomings of earlier projects: 1) no medical screening of women before prescribing the pills and 2) break down of oral pill supply resulting in ... More
Reference No: OB0041Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes the organizational and social situations existing in a few Indian villages. This case presents data on the organizational setup of the Primary Health Centres (PHCs), roles performed, research data on attitudes of the people towards family planning, and interpersonal transactions of family planning workers with villagers. Given ... More
Reference No: PSG0037Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes the population education programme conducted by the Family Planning Association of India. After three years of the programme, the director was keen to review the efforts. The case writer interviewed several people connected with the project and they felt that a systematic evaluation of all the activities ... 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: MAR0165Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the experience of a consumer who buys a toaster, covering pre purchase, purchase decision and post purchase stages. The problems of consumers in buying and using a product as well as getting after sales service are illustrated. The case brings out several issues concerning the protection of consumer interests ... More
