Latest published cases

List of Latest Published Cases

  1. T-Shirts India Limited

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0299 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A case in comprehensive profit variance analysis. Gives the standards for three products, the budget for the year and the actuals for a particular month. Enables generation of all variances (sales, material, labour, variable overheads and fixed overheads) to explain the difference between the actual monthly profit and the budgeted ... More

  2. Dumpers Build Parking Lot

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0134TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Illustrates the use of the multiple activity chart for balancing the activities of multiple machines. The example involves dumpers and a shovel used in the construction of a parking lot. The chart is similarly useful for balancing the activities of multiple men and machines in a man?machine operating system. ... More

  3. Industrialization and Pollution **

    Authors: Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0237 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case discusses how the passing of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act affects the working of the smallscale chemical units located in the Industrial Estate at Nandesari. ... More

  4. Consumption Function **

    Authors: Roy, Siddhartha; Gupta, G S;

    Reference No: ECO0247TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note discusses various theories of consumption behaviour, examines limitations and strengths of each theory, and provides a general consumption function suitable for India. ... More

  5. Measurement of Attitudes

    Authors: Arul, M J; Misra, Sasi B;

    Reference No: P&IR0109TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes several approaches and techniques of attitude measurement, like direct observation, self report, and attitude scales. The specific attitude scales described in some detail are: Thurstone's scale, Likert's scale, the Scalegram techniques, and the Semantic differential. The strengths and limitations of various attitude measurement techniques have also been examined. Is ... More

  6. Istituto per la Ricostruzione Industriale: The Institute of Industrial Reconstruction of Italy

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0122 Pages: 12 Published 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

  7. Unnat Nagar Dairy(A)

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

    Reference No: MAR0164(A) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A cooperative dairy in a rapidly growing industrial city is considering the introduction of automatic bulk vending. Many uncertainties are associated with the costs and convenience of bulk vending as compared to bottle vending. ... More

  8. Ranchi Refractories Company Limited (A)

    Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar;

    Reference No: QM0096(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More

  9. Capacity Tangle

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Issac, Akkanad M; Narayanan, N;

    Reference No: QM0104 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the problem of establishing the aggregate production capacity of a small ceramics shop which manufactures a variety of ceramic articles. The case describes the production process, including the equipment used, and details of the various products manufactured (such as the number of articles per set, sizes, weights, number ... More

  10. Tape Sorting

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0121TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes techniques of sorting a tape-based file on a computer where the file is too large to be resident in the computer's memory. Methods covered in detail are balanced merging and polyphase merging. ... More

  11. Gujarat Corporation

    Authors: Monappa, Arun;

    Reference No: P&IR0032 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case deals with the evaluation of two selection instruments, the IQ test and the written essay type test, on the basis of an organization's experience. ... More

  12. Urvashi Spinning Mills

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0307 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with a problem in overhead cost variance. The excess consumption of steam in a spinning mill has to be analyzed into variances arising from 1) cost of producing steam, 2) hourly rate of supply of steam, 3) number of hours worked, and 4) efficiency of spinning. Requires logic rather than application of standard ... More

  13. The Machine Tool Manufacturers Limited (A) **

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: OB0021(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The terms and conditions of service of two hundred and forty?eight monthly?paid employees of the Madras establishment are set out. The union's charter of demands is annexed. To be used for introducing an exercise in collective bargaining. ... More

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