Reference No: OB0044Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case describes the leadership and behavioural style of the owner?manager of a medium?sized but growing company. Some background information on him is given to attempt a psychological interpretation of his behaviour. A few alternative models can be tried for this interpretation. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0072(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case deals with the problems of manpower planning for workers' category in TELCO, Poona. It gives the steps followed by the Manpower Planning Cell between 1969-73 up to the stage of submission of Manpower Planning Proposal No.2. This proposal identifies the phased needs for manpower, locates alternative sources for ... More
Reference No: MAR0167Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case deals with product line evaluation of a mediumsized distributor of consumer durables. Performance of the product lines carried is evaluated using three different criteria, namely, gross profit, percentage profit margin, and return on investment. An attempt is made to demonstrate the superiority of ROI criterion over the ... More
Reference No: MAR0181(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is basically an illustrative note dealing with the development of marketing information system for a product like agricultural chemicals. The case is intended to stimulate concepts and ideas on evolving a marketing information system for a product which has the characteristics of both industrial and consumer products, as far ... More
Reference No: PSG0037Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes the population education programme conducted by the Family Planning Association of India. After three years of the programme, the director was keen to review the efforts. The case writer interviewed several people connected with the project and they felt that a systematic evaluation of all the activities ... More
Reference No: MAR0199Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case revolves around the animal husbandry activities in Banni area of Kutch district. The District Development Officer is planning to increase the income of dairy farmers in the area to incresed productivity and improved return on output. Issues in the case are concerned with objectives of the project, its ... More
Reference No: F&A0306Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Presents a problem in sales variance analysis. Total sales variance can be analyzed into price, quantity, and mix variances. Raises a special problem concerning quantity variance when the sales department sells more than what is produced. The variances can be worked out in three different units?revenue, profit, and contribution. ... More
Reference No: ECO0243Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case presents the problems in business policy of a smallscale manufacturer of the hubs for bicycles. The problems faced in export marketing by this unit are treated in the framework of the total market for the product. Special focus is put on the linkages between allocating the output ... More
Reference No: QM0129(A)Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Case (A) discusses the drug distribution system in Uttar Pradesh. The problems being faced are presented, as also details of the existing records, information flow, and the way procurement, stocking and supply decisions have been made. The case also provides sampled data on demand and supply position in the past. ... More
Reference No: BP0087(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a complementary case to the SAIL (A) case. While the (A) case describes the organization structure and systems of the holding company, (B) case describes the concerns of Parliament. (B) case can either be used along with the (A) case or in a separate session after the (A) ... More
Reference No: F&A0295Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case provides, in a summarized form, the actual performance of a mediumsized hotel and five other hotels of varying sizes for four year period. The objective is to use these data for performance assessment and cost control. The problem in using past actuals or actuals of comparable units ... More
Reference No: F&A0312(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives additional information on losses to correct the accounting treatment followed in Case (A), where losses are ignored. Introduces the concepts of standard loss, abnormal loss, and abnormal gain. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process. ... More
Reference No: MAR0165Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the experience of a consumer who buys a toaster, covering prepurchase, purchase decision and postpurchase stages. The problems of consumers in buying and using a product as well as getting aftersales service are illustrated. The case brings out several issues concerning the protection of consumer interests ... More
Reference No: BP0107Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case focuses on the conflicts between running a business commercially and fulfilling social objectives. The case also highlights the factors influencing capacity utilization and the problems faced in diversifying. ... More
Reference No: OB0013Pages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This exercise presents the actual experience of a faculty team Educational System Unit (ESU) of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, which made an attempt to link education with development in a backward area of Rajasthan. The initial experiences are presented in this case in five parts. The experience starts ... More