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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Reference Groups**

    Authors: Gupta, V K; Bhatnagar, G S;

    Reference No: CMA0249TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 7, February, 1973

    Abstract: Discusses the concept of reference groups and its application in marketing programmes. It also brings out the relevance of understanding group dynamics for organizational development. ... More

  2. Demand Estimates for Indian Steel and Supplementary Note**

    Authors: Andiappan, P; Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0171TEC Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Various methods of estimating the demand for steel in India, and the difficulties theoretical and practical  inherent in such an exercise are discussed. The supplementary note discusses the latest attempt at estimating the demand with the help of the end-use method. ... More

  3. Basic Ingredients of Organization Structures

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: OB0069TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This note summarizes the main elements of formal organizations such as personality, norms, value, status, role authority and power, and culture; discusses the operational aspects of the structural variables, and brings out the fundamental organizational processes such as institutionalization, socialization, and boundary maintenance; deals with the relation between an organization ... More

  4. Performance Appraisal Methods

    Authors: Mookherjee, S; Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0116TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Although several methods of performance appraisal are discussed, the main thrust is on the issues and problems in appraisal. Such issues and problems as the errors of judgement, lack of relationship between evaluation and promotion, the dual role of supervisor as a judge and helper, and the training of supervisors ... More

  5. Regulatory Conditions: A Managerial Framework

    Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: F&A0248TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: A micro-view of government action and its implications for the firm. ... More

  6. Market Indices (for Consumer Products)

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0119TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Market indices reflecting relative purchasing power of different market towns in India are discussed. ... More

  7. Alternative Hypotheses for Total Cost Function

    Authors: Gupta, G S;

    Reference No: ECO0203TEC Pages: 5 Published 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

  8. Plant Layout **

    Authors: Chand, S; Gopinath, C; Mukherjee, S K;

    Reference No: PROD0102TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Layout of physical facilities is an integrating phase of design of production systems. Materials handling cost, safety of workers, flexibility for plant expansion in future, etc, depend on plant layout to a large extent. This note briefly discusses some of the popular plant layout techniques. The spiral chart technique has ... More

  9. A Note Industrial Society

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: P&IR0104TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This note provides a perspective on the so- called industrial society to practising managers and administrators; brings out the main social and cultural attributes of the industrial society, and examines the classic observations made on such a society by outstanding scholars such as Marx and Weber; and discusses, in the ... More

  10. Selection Methods

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S; Venkatraman, S;

    Reference No: P&IR0122TEC Pages: 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

  11. A Peep into Pricing: Case of Vanaspati **

    Authors: Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0169TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The note discusses the history of price control on Vanaspati and highlights the controversy about the control. ... More

  12. Changing Patterns of Industrial Relations

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: P&IR0090TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: Deals with the problems of industrial relations in India, briefly analyses the history of labour management relations in industrial societies, and raises questions for managers on the type of initiative they need to take in dealing with the structure and involvement of industrial relations. ... More

  13. Note On The Concept And The Process Of Organization Development

    Authors: Pareek, Udai;

    Reference No: OB0141TEC Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: The concept of OD has been defined. Various Characteristics of OD have been discussed. Several interventions used in OD Programme are mentioned. Some issues in OD Programme are mentioned. Some issue in OD Work in India are also discussed. ... More

  14. Uncertainty Analysis in Capital Investment Decisions: Some Aspects**

    Authors: Mote, V L; Patil, Venkutai H; Shah, B G;

    Reference No: F&A0229TEC Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1974

    Abstract: This note discusses some aspects of the measurement of the benefits from investment and the development of criteria for choosing a project. The focus of the discussion is on how to build uncertainty about the behaviour of several key input factors underlying the projected rate of return explicitly in the ... More

  15. Forecasting **

    Authors: Gopinath, C; Mukherjee, S K;

    Reference No: PROD0100TEC Pages: 11 Published 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

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