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
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: QM0071Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with a proposed pineapple-processing factory in North east India that was to be the largest of its kind when completed. The case sets out details of environmental constraints, procurement of raw material, investment analysis, and so on. A feasibility report by consultants supplemented by data from Indian ... More
Reference No: OB0092TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This note elucidates the concept of an organization as an open socio?technical system. It summarizes the important elements of the concept as it emerges from the relevant research work. ... More
Reference No: F&A0261TECPages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The note highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways. It should be used jointly with the case Corporate Planning at Indian Railways: An Initial Version (F&A0262). ... More
Reference No: P&IR0040(A)Pages: 3Published 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: ECO0205TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Discusses the Wald method and the Instrumental Variables method of obtaining consistent estimates when variables are subject to measurement error. The merit of these methods over the Least Squares method is illustrated through their application in estimating consumption function and income determination model using Indian annual time series data for ... More
Reference No: F&A0276Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This is an introductory case on cash flow planning. It can also be used to illustrate why the surpluses shown by the income statement under accrual accounting vary from the surpluses according to the cash flow statements. ... 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: P&IR0075Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This case primarily concerns itself with a collective bargaining situation where the management arrives at an agreement with the union on several issues raised in its charter of demands. A set of data on the company's capacity to pay, comparable wage rates, distribution of employees, etc, are provided for decision ... More
Reference No: QM0052Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This case deals with estimating credit needs and examining the relationship between the credit needs and the operational decisions of procurement, milling and sales. The optimal purchase, production and sales decisions can be made with the help of linear programming. ... More
Reference No: CMA0299TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The note deals with issues which are often discussed in terms of a false dichotomy of agriculture versus industrial development. Though economic development leads to a decline in the relative importance of the agricultural sector, it plays a crucial role in the process of developing an underdeveloped country by making ... More
