Reference No: PROD0006(D)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0011(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Demands are made by the Pilots' Guild for selection for jet training. Their demands, and the problems created by them for additional allowances and on seniority issues, form the basis for class discussion. ... More
Reference No: OB0001(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with problems of expansion of a company in Baroda, i.e. finding appropriate land, and negotiations with the government for acquiring this land. It raises questions regarding the government's industrial development policy. ... More
Reference No: ECO0005(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Gives the company background and the problems faced by the management of a city transport undertaking in a period of rising costs. The case may be used to illustrate cost functions and economies of scale. ... More
Reference No: BP0014(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The second case in this series, case (B) (BP0015) describes the policy making and operating organization of the dairy and raises the question of whether it requires change or improvement in light of the dairys objectives and the losses which it is sustaining. ... More
Reference No: CMA0047Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The manager of the dairy husbandry division of Amul studies the role of green fodder in enhancement of milk yield and the measures to be taken for having adequate green fodder for the producer members. ... More
Reference No: MAR0061Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Raises many doubts about the role of consumer surveys and highlights the reservations of a marketing executive towards marketing research. Issues related to the tendency of jumping directly to collection of primary information are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: PROD0035TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The note deals with computational techniques for solving difficult management problems in a simple and mechanical way. It covers the two major methods: Distribution method and Simplex method. The working details for these two methods are described with the help of examples. The role of the Simplex method in solving ... More
Reference No: P&IR0017(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of succession in an expanding organization, the way the Chairman handles the problem, and the reorganization involved. At another level, it deals with problems of authority and peer relationships. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0070Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Labour problems arise due to shifting of a factory to a different location after expansion. The issues pertain to providing transport and housing to workmen and to adjusting their wages. ... More