Reference No: P&IR0055(B)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the process of computerization and its organizational implications in an industrial undertaking. In Part A, the management's decision to install a computer and its acceptance at various managerial levels are brought out in a historical perspective. Part B describes the effects of computerization on industrial relations in the organization. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0068(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Reviews events in Indian Railways from February to June 1974. It raises some structural and process issues in the industrial relations system in Indian Railways. The role of the government as an employer is highlighted. ... 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: P&IR0117TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note analyses the interpersonal and inter group power relationship obtaining within organizations such as a business enterprise and a trade union, as well as between these organizations. The note raises the question whether all politics is harmful, and suggests that it is necessary to distinguish between the functional and ... More
Reference No: BP0049(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Presents an account of the development of the largest rayon filament yarn producer in the country; discusses the strategy which successfully integrated company operations for the manufacture of chemicals required by it, but failed to manufacture the most essential raw material--rayon-grade wood pulp; and illustrates how the company diversified its ... More
Reference No: F&A0236Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with marginal income accounting for planning purposes. Involves separation of fixed and variable costs and making a distinction between direct and indirect costs, and the irrelevance of allocation of overhead and common costs for planning purposes. ... More
Reference No: OB0103TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note describes the main elements of the social and political environment within which the modern administrator works; brings out some of the culture continuities built into Indian society in spite of the process of modernization in all walks of life, and especially focuses on the power distribution within the ... More
Reference No: F&A0275Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case focuses on an expansion programme coupled with a change in the product mix. The situation provides material for 1) assessment of the impact of product mix change on working capital, and 2) assessment of the incremental working capital requirements on expansion. The case shows how the additional working funds needed ... More
Reference No: P&IR0024Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with an alleged act of indiscipline on the part of an employee in a large public sector corporation. Part A of the case gives some basic information about the charge of indiscipline against the employee as recorded by an officer. On the basis of this information, trainees can be ... More
Reference No: MAR0124TECPages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note describes the marketing research scene in India, based on data provided by a few good marketing research agencies. It describes the kind of marketing research studies that are carried out by selected research agencies in India, and also gives relevant information about a few reputed agencies. It attempts ... More
Reference No: P&IR0122TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note discusses several selection methods used by organizations for selecting personnel. The discussion has covered such tools for selection as application blanks, interviews, physical examination, business games, and leaderless group discussion. Psychological tests have not been covered because a detailed discussion on them is available elsewhere. An effort has ... More
Reference No: BP0057Pages: 40Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Narrates the success of one of the oldest banks in India; identifies the changing trends over the years in the ethics of the banking business and the circumstances leading to bank nationalization; and discusses the performance budgeting system introduced by the bank for achieving these objectives. ... More
