Reference No: OB0163TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This note discusses the change process, the change roles and steps, as well as the individual elements, especially from the point of view of a person working within the organization. It provides seven keys for changing from within, based on the author's varied experience. ... More
Reference No: MAR0263TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the decision areas and importance of research in sales and distribution management (Section I) and the process of research (Section II). The last section (Section III) illustrates how research methods could be used for different decision areas. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0147(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Refers to the preparations made by a union for negotiating a new wage agreement. Case (A) deals with collection of data by the union. Case (B) P&IR0147(B) shows how the union obtains the help of a group of academicians in analyzing and interpreting the data with a view ... More
Reference No: PROD0171Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: CPCL is a joint sector firm set up with Japanese collaboration to produce acrylic plastic using the by?product of a petrochemical complex??a highly poisonous gas??as a key raw material. Although the manufacturing process was sound, the company was beset with a number of problems during its two? ... More
Reference No: MAR0265(F)TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Describes the sales management practices of a cross-section of Indian organizations. The decision areas about which actual illustrations of practices of specific organizations are: 1) allocation of tasks between own sales personnel and the distributors/dealers, 2) recruitment, training and development of sales personnel, 3) sales effort planning, target, quota setting, call norms, ... More
Reference No: CMA0546(A)Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case deals with a feasibility study of setting up a sugarcane plant in an underdeveloped country, viz. Liberia in West Africa. It deals with the problems of how to make mid-course corrections when the assumptions made in the feasibility have gone wrong. It is given along with the exercises ... More
Reference No: CMA0552Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This case deals with the decisions: 1) whether to mechanize farm operations or not; and 2) if yes, which control alternative to choose for the use of services of assets. The analysis involves the use of capital budgeting criterion and principles of credit used to arrive at the final decision. ... More
Reference No: ECO0276TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The purpose of this note is to indicate the use of aggregate demand and supply curves in analyzing the impact of monetary and fiscal policies in aggregate price and output in a simple static macroeconomic model. ... More
Reference No: QM0163TEC(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Deals with the basic concepts of simulation modelling through GPSS. The reader is taken through an example to get familiarized with the basic concepts. ... More
Reference No: MAR0261(C)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Relates to description of findings and action recommendations following the preparation and initial analysis of data [presented in Case (B) (MAR0261(B))]. Issues raised relate to drawing of inferences out of analysis of data; combining inferences from several studies; deriving action recommendations from findings; and evaluation of findings and recommendations. ... More
Reference No: MAR0276(B)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case describes preliminary analysis done on the data collected in Phase II of the research described in Case (A) (MAR0276(A)). It can be used for understanding and evaluating the preliminary data analysis. Use of some nonparametric statistical techniques could be demonstrated for making inferences about different segments ... More
Reference No: P&IR0146(B)EXPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The exercise deals with seven typical problems of managing human resources. Case (B) enumerates the solutions offered by a group of personnel managers.
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Reference No: BP0170Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Mr Soni, Branch Manager of Safe Bank, is called upon to handle an altercation between a bank employee and a client, which, while seemingly trivial, has the potential to turn into a union-management conflict. The situation unfolds itself in bits and pieces over two days and becomes a matter ... More