Reference No: OB0040Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes the problems arising from a district panchayat's decision to construct a percolation tank in a drought?prone village. This decision creates tension among the villagers whose lands are likely to be submerged. The case brings out the incompatibility between the engineering aspects and the socio?economic consequences ... More
Reference No: MAR0128Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: A national laboratory has changed the focus of its work from "basic" to "applied" research. The change creates new problems in relation to the "culture" of the laboratory, the organization, the motivation of scientists and boundary relationships. ... More
Reference No: F&A0223Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the budget formulation and settlement process arising out of the consultants' recommendations for providing the required linkage between the corporate management's expectations and the potential and opportunities perceived by the operating and executive managements. The nature of participation and involvement of all levels of management from corporate management to ... More
Reference No: PROD0100TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: In today's rapidly changing world, forecasting is an important part of planning. The future performance of an organization depends on the accuracy of forecasting. This note discusses various forecasting techniques, their applicability and limitations. The utility of a method depends on the situation. The most widely used method is the ... More
Reference No: ECO0203TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note discusses the four alternative hypotheses about the form of the total cost function, and it infers, mathematically, the shape of the average and marginal cost curves, under different values of the coefficients, for each form of the total cost function. ... More
Reference No: OB0014TECPages: 57Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This exercise is to demonstrate the effect of four types of sales orientations (product?centred, company?centred, consumer?centred, self?centred) on the decisional probabilities of four types of consumers (strong need, marginal need, no need, and negative need). This exercise is played in groups of eight. Each exercise contains ... 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: OB0047Pages: 2Published 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: MAR0136TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note provides some idea about the kinds of reports published by NSS. The report on domestic expenditure is discussed in some detail. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0118TECPages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This paper deals with the various aspects of maintenance of discipline within an organization. It questions some of the functional notions about indiscipline in view of the changing values and environment in the society. The main issue for discussion arising from this paper is how to identify the most effective ... More
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: F&A0214Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case focuses on the identification of end-users of the corporation's financial statements and their information needs. The case examines the deficiencies of the corporation's Annual Report vis-a-vis the expectations of its end- users. It also deals with the role of auditors in attesting the corporation's accounts. ... More
