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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Snowball (Part I to V)

    Authors: Swamy, S; Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: BP0170 Pages: 8 Published 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

  2. PSA Prepares for Wage Negotiation (A)

    Authors: Verma, Pramod;

    Reference No: P&IR0147(A) Pages: 8 Published 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

  3. Product Design Services (B)

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0261(B) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: In Case (A) (MAR0261(A)), four proposed studies were presented. In this case, data generated through these studies is presented. Problems of data preparation and analysis are raised. Special problems related to interpretation of data collected through depth interview studies are brought into focus. ... More

  4. Mr. Khosa Plans Mechanization of His Farm

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0552 Pages: 4 Published 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

  5. Introduction to Computer Simulation

    Authors: Ramani, K V; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: QM0165TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Discusses 1) introduction to computer simulation, and 2) a methodology for computer simulation experiments. One of the major phases in systems analysis is to compare the behaviour of alternative system designs and implement the one that proves the most satisfactory from the viewpoint of the given criteria. This note describes when and ... More

  6. Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) Systems

    Authors: Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: PROD0172TEC Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: MRP is an approach meant for manufacturing organizations in planning and control of production for the various assemblies, subassemblies, parts and raw materials that make up the final products. This note discusses: 1) the computational rules used in MRP systems, 2) differences between classical inventory systems and MRP systems, and 3) some aspects ... More

  7. Aggregate Demand and Supply Relationships in a Static Macroeconomic Model

    Authors: Ali, Ifzal;

    Reference No: ECO0276TEC Pages: 12 Published 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

  8. Seniority -vs- Merit

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0140TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Looks at the advantages and disadvantages of using merit and seniority as criteria in promotion. ... More

  9. Management of Personal Selling Effort (C): A Note- Brief Illustrations on Sales Effort Planning: Target/Quota Setting, Call Norms, etc.

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0265(C)TEC Pages: 5 Published 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

  10. Profiles of Lasani: A Jagirdari Village in Rajasthan

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0544TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The note describes the social, political, and economic environment of a jagirdari village in the Mewar region of Rajasthan. It analyses the social and economic structures obtaining in the village and some of the changes in social and economic relations that have occurred in the past one hundred years. The ... More

  11. Industrial Belts (India) Limited (A)

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Vyas, Preeta H;

    Reference No: MAR0276(A) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case describes broad decision problems, research objectives, a two phase research plan, and details of each phase of research about a stores item (V belts) used by industrial units. The sampling plan and data collection approach/instrument used in each phase of the study are also described. A preliminary ... More

  12. Notes on Essentials of English Grammer

    Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S; Vathsala, S; Sen, Gita;

    Reference No: BP0168TEC Pages: 49 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: This booklet reviews the mechanics of the English language for post graduate students. ... More

  13. The Voluntary Organization

    Authors: Subramanian, Ashok;

    Reference No: PSG0044TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The note is an attempt to locate the voluntary organization in the development process and understand considerations influencing its choice of strategy. It touches on the voluntary organization's role in the context of voluntary action and other proximate systems working for people's development. ... More

  14. J.K. Aromatics Company

    Authors: Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0350 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case deals with the problem of deciding which product is to be produced and which department is to operate in order to minimize cost. Although no probabilities are introduced, the full solution requires working out relationships of output quantities with input quantities and input prices. ... More

  15. Exercise on Human Resource Management for Workers (B)

    Authors: Verma, Pramod; Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: P&IR0146(B)EX Pages: 2 Published 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. ... More

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