Reference No: CMA0676Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Fact pertaining to livestock in India, and a historical overview of the policies and programmes for bovine development have been presented in this case which provides a basis for discussion on the objectives, relevance, and execution of policies and strategies for cattle and buffalo development. ... More
Reference No: F&A0399TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note is a description of various steps involved in preparation and appraisal of financial estimates of a project. The emphasis is on accuracy of various assumptions behind the financial estimates. To assess the risk inherent in a proposal, sensitivity analysis with regard to main assumptions must form an integral ... More
Reference No: OB0184(B)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure and systems of Natural Resources Corporation and the feelings of the people working within these. A team of consultants appointed by the company is required to evaluate these organizational arrangements and make recommendations to the newly appointed managing director of the company. As background ... More
Reference No: CMA0701TECPages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note introduces the concept of probability and probability distribution which is the backbone of statistical inference theory. Definition of probability, joint, marginal, and conditional probability distributions are provided and properties of probability distributions are outlined. Various sampling distributions which are used by econometricians are discussed in brief. ... More
Reference No: BP0219Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This is a case in social marketing and consumer marketing of condoms and the business strategies being followed by three condom manufacturers -- London Rubber Company (I), Hindustan Latex Limited, and Lorcom (Protectives) Ltd. These three companies belong to different sectors--private, public, and joint sector. ... More
Reference No: OB0182Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The case centres around correspondence between three middle managers of an organization -- Holiday Planners and Resorts Ltd. The manager who initiated the correspondence was supposed to be coordinating a particular project. The other two managers were expected to contribute to the project, though they belonged to a different division. ... More
Reference No: BP0225TECPages: 40Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note on the television industry describes government policies governing the manufacture and sale of TV sets in the 70s and 80s. It also covers the trends in the world consumer electronics industry, which supplied the technology and some components of the Indian industry as well as trends in the ... More
Reference No: CMA0699TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: Statistical inference is basically concerned with drawing conclusions about a population based on samples drawn from it. The probabilistic decision criteria are the very foundation of inferential statistics. The concept of hypothesis testing is presented in and this note is followed by discussion of properties of estimators, small and large ... More
Reference No: BP0217(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by Phiroz Poonawalla, a partner in Union Steel Industries. His company is sick. The characteristics of the products, markets, technology, and location of the company are described. The past actions taken by him are presented. Phiroz Poonawalla is required to diagnose the causes of ... More
Reference No: CMA0706TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note reviews recent trends in the agricultural sector. Implications of the agricultural growth for changes in income distribution, employment, and economic growth are discussed. The note focuses on the problems of sustainability of Indian agriculture. ... More
Reference No: ECO0318TECPages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: As a model of market structure Chamberlain's theory of monopolistic competition is quite complicated. For understanding the real world situation of manufacturing industries, however, it is much more useful than the model of perfect competition. This note elaborates the meaning and unique characteristics of monopolistic competition and discusses the nature ... More
Reference No: BP0224Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The focus of this case is on a service industry which operates as an enterprise. The case focuses on the mission, strategy, structure, systems, skill, and staff of the organization. This case can be used for discussing the 7-S framework. ... More
Reference No: CMA0696TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note defines what econometrics is. The differences between models and economic models are brought out. The six steps involved in econometric model building are (a) statement of theory of hypothesis, (b) specification of theoretical econometric model for testing theory, (c) estimation of the parameters of the model, (d) evaluation ... More
Reference No: BP0214TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note describes the experience of using games as pedagogy. In the first part, the outcome of a game played in the class is described. In the second, the suitability of games as pedagogy for different groups of participants and subject matter is discussed. ... More
Reference No: F&A0408Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: BHEL is a very large public sector company employing about 75,000 employees and about Rs. 10,000 crore capital. In the beginning of 1986, the company was considering its long term strategy of changing its business portfolio mix in a way that it could help to maintain the company's high growth with profitability and ... More
