Reference No: P&IR0038(B)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: A continuation of Case (A) P&IR0038(A), this case describes the changes in the industrial relations structure of the company following expansion of the production programme and the appointment of a personnel manager. It also gives an account of how pressures of technology and market, combined with managerial changes ... More
Reference No: F&A0100(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The balance sheets, analysis of profit and loss statements and some balance sheet ratios of ten different industries are given in the case. These industries comprise bank, general insurance, electricity, shipping, iron and steel, hotel, managing agency, trader, airlines corporation, and the State Financial Corporation. In the process, students gain ... More
Reference No: F&A0179(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Relates to the introduction of a formal planning system in the international division of the bank. Includes issues of the process of selling and introducing the system and technical design considerations. For maximum effectiveness, this case should be followed in the next class session by Case (B),F&A0180 which ... More
Reference No: BP0046Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The focus here is on the Director Degsnate's desire to reformulate his organizations strategy following the financial stringency being experienced by the institution. A historical perspective of this missionary hospital has been provided, together with organizational, financial, cost, technological and activity data. The issues which arise are: 1) Has there been ... More
Reference No: F&A0228Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case focuses on a relatively small company caught in a squeeze between rising costs and fixed selling prices determined by the government, and its approach to planning as a means of halting the erosion of profits. The major issue relates to the relevance of a formal planning system to ... More
Reference No: MAR0086Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of deciding the locations of warehouses for the distribution of chemical fertilizers in Gujarat for a large company having 500,000 tonnes capacity. Specifically, the major questions are how many stocks points to use, in what broad geographical areas, exact locations for the depots, inventory levels ... More
Reference No: BP0044Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes the pressures and problems faced by a man with a PhD in Organizational Behaviour from abroad, and consulting experience in India, when he decides to get involved in his family business. Dr C.A. Narayanan takes charge of Kannagi Mills, a unit of the Alagappa Group headed by his ... More
Reference No: F&A0153Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: This case focuses on the organizational structure and procedural measures adopted by an organization seeking to diversify its product line. ... More
Reference No: MAR0092(D)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case is an extension of Household Products (India) Limited (C). It describes the events that led to the process of decision making for introducing a new brand of soap: idea generation, concept development, product development and testing, marketing mix development for test marketing and the process of test marketing. ... More
Reference No: MAR0100Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case presents the attempt by a company to select a suitable brand name for a new brand of beer through a systematic research procedure. The research first identifies the product attributes and various associations of the consumer with beer, and through a formal ranking procedure generates a large number ... More
Reference No: F&A0182Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Deals with project appraisal for capital participation and provision of funds by a bank, and evaluation of assumptions on which forecasts are used. ... More
Reference No: F&A0158Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Focuses on the introduction of formal strategic planning in the organization. The mechanics of the first strategic planning exercise are dealt with in detail. The issue of the linkages between this exercise and the other planning and control activities in the organization is raised. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0038(C)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Gives a running account of a strike observed by workers under the leadership of one of the two unions operating in the organization. It brings out the dynamics of inter group as well as interpersonal relations that influence the strike situation. At the end, the strike is described from the ... More
