Reference No: OB0017(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Describes how the new general manager tries to change his executives' behaviour, and his attempts to win the executives' and workers' confidence; and its effect on some of the executives who believe in stricter methods. ... More
Reference No: PROD0013(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Capacity planning is the step subsequent to forecasting the future sales pattern. The note discusses how to find out the plant sizes and their time phasing so that the demand is satisfied at minimum cost. The total cost is discounted to first period. ... More
Reference No: MAR0285(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This caselet has been prepared for the first session for beginners in the study of marketing management. The concept of selective marketing is highlighted. The idea of matching marketing effort to the marketing opportunity available is highlighted. ... More
Reference No: OB0024(C2)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A report on the interrelationship of rolled products sales and production with the export department. Students analyze the transcript of a joint meeting in light of the nature of the task to be done. ... More
Reference No: MAR0013(J)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Dissatisfied with the system of distribution through stockists, the top management of the firm was considering whether it should replace this distribution system by its own distribution system. Criteria for evaluating alternative systems of distribution can be discussed effectively with the help of this case. ... More
Reference No: OB0049(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The managing director wants to give more decision?making responsibility to his subordinates, but, having been autocratic in the past, he is not sure how to start. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0018Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A distant cousin of several executives in Arjun Manufacturing writes to the brother of the Vice President asking him to help "one of his own" to get promotion and an increase in salary. The letter is forwarded to the Vice President, who obtains the comments of Arjun's personnel manager and ... More
Reference No: OB0010(M)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of the assembly department workers, supervisors, history and present practices. A simple introductory case to small group behaviour, in which the students try to predict productivity and worker satisfaction from the given data. ... More
Reference No: OB0034(C)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of several incidents that occurred during the researcher's visits to the chief engineer. Students analyze the behaviour observed and decide how to improve the situation. ... More
Reference No: MAR0012Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Describes various salesmen's incentive schemes. Arguments in favour and against group incentive versus individual incentive systems are put forward. The question as to whether the company should use a different incentive scheme for managers as compared to the salesmen is discussed. Problems of implementation of incentive schemes are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: OB0034(A)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The general manager describes his problems with the chief engineer who does not delegate responsibility. The student identifies all the assumptions made by the general manager, and tries to decide what the general manager should do, and what the researcher should do next. ... More