Reference No: BP0056(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the companys diversification programme and its rationale. Provides information for evaluating the choice of diversification and the results accomplished up to 1969. ... More
Reference No: ECO0161Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Jaya Pipes Limited was promoted in October 1960 by Mr. M L Agrawal to manufacture pipes, tubes, and other contrivances out of iron, steel and such other such materials. As steel scrap was relatively cheaper at the time of its inception the planet installed was suitable for the manufacturing scrap-based pipes. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0022(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case deals with the organizational problems arising out of the request of two employees for mutual transfer. Case (A) describes the issues relating to the matter at the lowest level of management. As the matter is not solved at this level, it is taken to the second level of ... More
Reference No: OB0046Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Career description of an entrepreneur from a poor family and with little education. This case brings out the role of precipitating factors in the development of an entrepreneur and his decision?making processes. ... More
Reference No: ECO0183Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the inception-level problems faced by an electronics company. The change in the definition of a small-scale unit has apparently created problems in getting raw materials and foreign exchange allocated. The case also highlights the procedural aspects of industrial development and the role of various regulatory authorities. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0064(A)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Case (A) pertains to the payment of bonus in a textile mill. By changing the method of calculating depreciation, the management reduces the quantum of bonus. This is objected by the union. A strike is averted by the timely intervention of the manager. In Case (B) P&IR0064(B), both ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Traces the growth of Larsen and Toubro Limited from an import house of engineering goods to its current position as one of the largest industrial houses, manufacturing engineering goods. The environmental, organizational and market variables responsible for the growth of L&T are traced, and the relative changes of the ... More
Reference No: BP0054Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The history of the largest cable company in India is presented in the background of the growth of the power generation industry. Illustrates the limitations of the strategies of companies in industries with close linkage to national plans, competition with different sectors of the industry, and its rapid adaptation of ... More
Reference No: PROD0099Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The objective of the case is to study the suitability of different forecasting methods for regular and maintenance inventories. A computer programme that uses exponential smoothing to forecast (developed by IIMA Computer Centre) is used. Finally, the focus shifts to devising a forecasting system. ... More
Reference No: QM0047TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note is mainly concerned with the mathematical formulation of programming problems. Programming problems deal with determining optimal allocations of limited resources to meet given objectives when there are alternative users of resources. Here we built up objective function and are essentially interested in finding out for what values of ... More
Reference No: F&A0186Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case describes the planning process in a company in the electricity supply business. It serves to highlight the nature of the strategic choices open to a company that is closely regulated. ... More
Reference No: MAR0110Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case deals with application of quantitative techniques and models for decision problems in sales management, like sales compensation structure, quota determination, etc. ... More
Reference No: MAR0158TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note is intended to provide a broad overview of the distribution system followed by one company each in machinery (industrial), textiles (consumer durables) and tea (consumer non durables) industry in India. It also describes the importance of distribution systems in India and broad characteristics of existing distribution systems in ... More
Reference No: P&IR0030Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the problems faced by the top management of a large organization following the chief executive's decision to use a computer for some important areas of management. In the background of these problems, Mr. Goyal, who has been charged with the responsibility of understanding and solving the problems, ... More
