Reference No: QM0136Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Presents the decision problems encountered in setting up a stall at the funfair organized at IIMA. Customers had tries at dropping a coin into a bowl kept inside a bucket of water. Given several hypotheses on the nature of uncertainties (probability of successes and number of customers), issues on ... More
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: P&IR0101TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This paper analyses the problems relating to the Indian industrial population, with special regard to commitment to work, general behaviour and attitudes, and the influence of traditional culture. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0130TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The so called traditional institutions in Indian society have always been subject to local variations. The many versions of the caste system, Hindu religion and joint family have undergone changes in response to internal and external forces. At the same time some fundamental aspects of the social structure have survived. ... More
Reference No: OB0175TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Discusses the process of performance counselling in two phases: analyzing reasons for unsatisfactory performance, and coaching for improved performance. Detailed guidelines are provided for both phases. ... 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: QM0144Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with the design, collection, and analysis of data. The preference of IIMA students for certain types of magazines forms the basic theme of the case. Application of proper statistical techniques is stressed. ... 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: P&IR0095TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This is a brief summary of two studies in Indian entrepreneurship and management. One study argues that Indian entrepreneurs at the onset of industrialization were not inhibited by religion and caste, as is believed by some scholars. The other study provides evidence to suggest that Indian managers are open to ... More
Reference No: PROD0145TECPages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note deals with the important aspects of integrated maintenance management. Issues discussed relates to: 1) for management: role and organizational structure; 2) for/in maintenance: strategy formulation and action plan; 3) planning, allocation, scheduling and control of resources; 4) design and implementation of information system; 5) inspection and test procedures; 6) control of cost; and 7) ... More
Reference No: BP0110TECPages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The exercise describes the same incident from the viewpoint of three different union leaders. The incident, involving the president of the smallest union, results in stoppage of work in a section of the factory, and the possible halt of the entire factory within half an hour. Questions on how management ... More
Reference No: MAR0206TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Gives a set of tables that will be useful in analyzing the industrial vis-a-vis the consumer industry. It briefly explains the tables, and the exercises that can be worked out. ... More