Reference No: BP0121Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This biographical case concerns the life of a middleschool dropout who begins as a tea boy and rises to the post of industrial relations officer of his plant. En route he acquires degrees in commerce and law, becomes a member of a body of electronic engineers, and a registered ... More
Reference No: PROD0142(A)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Presents data to help design an integrated production and materials control system for the laboratory chemicals division of a large pharmaceuticals and chemical company. The case may also be used to teach aspects of capacity assessment and addition, batch size and manufacturing cycle determination, etc. Data included in the case ... More
Reference No: P&IR0124TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note briefly describes the nature and strength of the major traditional institutions of India: Hinduism, Varna Ashram, the extended family and the regional linguistic groups. ... More
Reference No: OB0081TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note examines the fundamental rights and directive principles of the Indian constitution, elaborates the legislative powers and judicial remedies, adverts to the erosion of power of the state through the creation of other logic, and explains the link between the constitution and labour legislation. ... More
Reference No: MAR0188TECPages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note sketches a systematic approach for developing a sales organization. The approach entails specifying the sales tasks in the environment, and then developing appropriate organizational forms for carrying out these tasks. ... More
Reference No: OB0032Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case is a synopsis of a meeting between the chief executive and six departmental heads of a company employing over five hundred workers. The meeting has been held in order to decide whether a loan of Rsá1,000 should be given for flood relief. Crisis in cash collections, low profitability ... More
Reference No: ECO0252TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The Domestic Resource Cost Criterion is developed, and its suitability analyzed to plan the foreign trade sector in determining the optimal volume and composition of exports/imports. ... More
Reference No: PROD0131TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note deals with a detailed method of writing a job description and the procedures for performing job analysis. It outlines the precautions to be taken and the information to be collected during a job analysis. ... More
Reference No: MAR0195Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Describes the recent entry of a textile machinery components manufacturer into the market, and discusses the old pricing strategy. The company needs a strategy with regard to pricing and other elements for introducing new products. The case can be used to illustrate alternative pricing strategies at the introductory and other ... More
Reference No: MAR0212TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Issues in product tests are discussed in this note. Concepts and methodologies are described in terms of managerial questions of when, where, how, and by whom of product testing. ... More