Reference No: OB0090TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Man communicates both verbally and through cues that are not verbal (e.g. the body, space, time and things). Although words are a powerful medium of communication with regard to external facts and events, they are nowhere near the nonverbal medium in communicating inner feelings, emotions and interpersonal attitudes. An ... More
Reference No: CMA0341TEC Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This note is meant as an exercise in applying various investment criteria to an agricultural project which was financed by a commercial bank. Additionally, it raises the issue of financing small versus rich farmers, considering their capacity to repay loans for a project like cattle development. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0040(C)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case Jagat Mills (A) to (D) are expected to be run as exercises in the determination of salary structure. Case (A) refers to the background to the problem of salary determination in Jagat Mills. Case (B) discusses the possible methodology to be employed in formulating salary structure and the ... More
Reference No: MAR0137Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Deals with three kinds of research approaches exploratory, survey and experimental. Three research problems requiring these three kinds of designs are included in caselet form. The purpose is to discuss alternative research approaches and the criteria used to match the design with the nature of the problems. ... More
Reference No: PROD0105TECPages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: In this note short?term scheduling and despatching problems are considered. Section I describes the relationship between scheduling decisions and the environment in which these decisions are made. The problem of scheduling can be perceived as the problems of sequencing and the influence of different sequences on the overall performance. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0054(C)Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The three cases refer to the problem of apprentice training not covered under the Apprentice Act, 1961. Case (A) relates to the situation where the apprentices in a department were able to produce output equivalent to that of regular employees but they were paid only a fixed stipend. The regular employees ... More
Reference No: BP0061(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The single-centre publication strategy of The Hindu is posing problems in light of competition from multi-centre publications, local loyalties, regional differences, and transportation problems. The Hindus strategy raises some short-, medium- and long-term issues in light of scarcity of newsprint and increasing costs. ... More
Reference No: F&A0257Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Highlights the various considerations to be kept in mind while making a bonus issue in a company whose shares are not actively traded on the stock exchange. ... More
Reference No: F&A0274Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The company had to face a series of setbacks due to improper tie-ups with financiers in the unorganized sector. The case provides rich material for an exercise in planning for financial rehabilitation. It can also be used to stress the point that loans from financial institutions for liquidating existing debts ... More
Reference No: QM0061TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes the use of various unit record machines for data processing. Various punch card machines such as key punches, verifiers, sorters, collators, reproducers and tabulators are described. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0071(B)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The three cases refer to the problem of discipline in industry. They highlight the fact that disciplinary measures can be taken by the management under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act even when misconduct takes place outside the factory premises. Case (A) describes the problem and the philosophy of the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0082Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case refers to payment of dearness allowance in process industry. The DA scheme was evolved in this organization in 1949 and several changes were introduced subsequently. The case reviews these changes and discusses the new agreement that was signed in 1974. The case provides data on DA and related economic variables. ... More