Reference No: OB0053Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with 1) the factors influencing the identification of products, the setting up of a small?scale industrial unit, and the motivation in entrepreneurial process; 2) a critical assessment of an entrepreneur??his relations with a major research (advanced technology) organization in the context of a time?bound national communication experiment. ... More
Reference No: BP0141(B)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: In May 1978, the companys Managing Director was concerned over the delay in getting government sanctions for starting an export- oriented tool-manufacturing venture. His dilemma was how best he could communicate the urgency of the situation and the need for speedy clearance of the project to the government, particularly the bureaucracy. ... More
Reference No: PROD0144(D)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More
Reference No: F&A0315(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: A case in relevant costs and pricing, describing product costing under a full costing system. An accountant suggests improved basis for allocation of fixed/common costs. Relevance of product costs worked out under the old and revised systems can be scrutinized in the context of a price revision to improve ... More
Reference No: BP0121Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This biographical case concerns the life of a middle school dropout who begins as a tea boy and rises to the post of industrial relations officer of his plant. En route he acquires degrees in commerce and law, becomes a member of a body of electronic engineers, and a registered ... More
Reference No: MAR0235Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case deals with a large consumer panel (more than 5,000 families) operations. The Textiles Committee, Bombay, is operating this panel on a continuous basis. Executives of a group of textile mills have been considering how they use the information generated by the Textiles Committee. It requires evaluation of panel operation, ... More
Reference No: F&A0324Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The third of the set, this case describes the organization's efforts to introduce budgetary control systems at the regional level. It also describes the Financial Adviser's efforts to help the regional managers prepare a set of semi- annual budgets from the trial balance generated by the financial accounting system. ... More
Reference No: PROD0144(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More
Reference No: MAR0190Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case has used a fairly a sophisticated a methodology to develop a scale to measure job discontent among Development Officers of the Life Insurance Corporation of India. The methodology involve first generating a large number of items covering various dimensions of job discontent. The statements are then systematically screened ... More
Reference No: OB0056(C)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Based on research conducted by the personnel manager within the factory and a limited industry survey, action plans to contain absenteeism are discussed. ... More
Reference No: QM0118Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case shows the use of an uncertainty model for optimizing interest payments on short- term borrowings, including bank overdrafts. The use of computer database is also illustrated. ... More
Reference No: PSG0034Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case describes the work of the ANM at Azampur sub-centre. The ANM is obviously quite effective because her inoculation and registration of antenatal work and clinic work is high. Her relationship with the village dais is cordial and they report pregnancies and births to her. Her family planning work ... More
Reference No: F&A0322Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The first of a set of three related cases, this case gives the historical background of the Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Society Limited (Co optex) since its inception, and the objectives set for1971-19 78 as part of an MBO system being introduced. ... More
Reference No: PROD0142(A)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Presents data to help design an integrated production and materials control system for the laboratory chemicals division of a large pharmaceuticals and chemical company. The case may also be used to teach aspects of capacity assessment and addition, batch size and manufacturing cycle determination, etc. Data included in the case ... More
