Reference No: MAR0081Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: This case deals with the marketing problems of a company, following its modernization and expansion programme. Students are expected to discuss the problems of product policy and the nature of changes that need to be made in the sales organization to cope with the expansion programme. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0025(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Cases (B) P&IR0026(B) and (C) P&IR0026(C) are about fixation of working hours and workload and payment of overtime for the technical supervisory staff. They also lead to an examination of some aspects of bureaucracy in the organization. Case (C) P&IR0026(C) is given for discussion ... More
Reference No: BP0028Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: A large company is considering an investment for setting up a new foundry and workshop replacing the old workshop and foundry that had existed for a long time. The new manager, a younger son, is called upon to make the final decision as to what is to be done regarding ... More
Reference No: ECO0100Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The note discusses the interaction between accelerator and the multiplier. The material in the note is based on two major sources on business cycles. The sources are acknowledged in the note. ... More
Reference No: MAR0079Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Stresses a medium sized company's overall marketing strategy in its export markets. It describes the company's product policies and export promotional methods. Students are expected to discuss and evaluate the overall export strategy, particularly in light of its size. ... More
Reference No: F&A0120Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The general manager has to determine proper criteria for deciding the optimum size of the advertisement appropriation. The case raises the controversy between the advertising manager, who prefers reporting of expenses by advertising activity, and the cost accountant, who prefers accounting and reporting by expense heads. The procedures for compilation ... More
Reference No: OB0018Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case situation is intended to bring out three primary processes: a) the group process, e.g. how groups are formed??criteria, choices, goals, etc, b) the intergroup phenomenon, e.g. dominance, power, sources of conflict, etc and c) given (a) and (b), how is the choice of a leader ... More
Reference No: P&IR0077(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Case (A) is about the emergence and behaviour of two unions socialist and communist in an American firm of architects and engineers. It raises discussions on several industrial relations, issues, such as union recognition, inter union rivalry, union pressures, management response, etc. The class is expected to think aloud on ... More
Reference No: F&A0117Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case is intended for two class sessions. In the first session, the organizational problems of introducing change in the form of a new cost accounting system in an orthodox situation could be discussed. In the second session, the various "procedural systems" which should be introduced as a prerequisite for ... More
Reference No: PROD0073(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case highlights the way a company could use to its advantage a new technology for fighting recession. How this company succeeded in procuring export orders in the face of stiff competition is discussed. It also illustrates how a company can meet time limits by using its technological strength. The ... More
Reference No: CMA0165Pages: 11Published on: 21, January, 1969
Abstract: The case is about the characteristics of tractor buyers and the process of buying decisions of a farmer going in for a tractor in Indian conditions in general and Gujarat conditions in particular. The case leads to information on consumer behaviour and mode of communication to such consumers, besides giving ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(D)Pages: 5Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case follows Part-A, Part-B, Part-C and the report on HYVP in Thanjavur District (The report, if taught). In November 1966, Mr. Madhavan called a conference of his key staff in Thanjavur. All the DAOs, the Subject Matter Specialists and the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Thanjavur-Trichy circle) were present. The agenda ... More