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Authors: Patel, Kirit; Dholakia, Bakul H;

Reference No: ECO0224TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The note describes how Marx related simple economic concepts to the analysis of the process of development under capitalism. He pointed out that the capitalist system would develop certain internal contradictions, ultimately resulting in the collapse of the system itself, and giving way to socialism. The note includes explanation of ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0071 Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the process of formulation of objectives of Modern Bakeries, a public enterprise. Provides a good basis for evaluating the objectives and for discussing the accomplishments of the company with respect to its objectives. The objectives were formulated after the government accepted a recommendation by the Administrative Reforms Commission that ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0145TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: This note, based on a lecture by the marketing manager of IPCL, describes the product mix and customer mix of IPCL. The strategic thinking with regard to different product groups is briefly described. Implications for organizational design are discussed. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0069(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The government can get involved in the management of an industry: 1) as an entrepreneur, 2) by nationalization or 3) by taking over the management under the Industries Act. The case gives the background for the state government to decide whether to recommend takeover or nationalization, or provide financial help to a sick ... More

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Authors: Sambrani, Shreekant; Misra, Sasi B;

Reference No: OB0042 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The case discusses the career decision situation of a management graduate. The theme of the case is to illustrate the effect of assumptions, perceptions and feelings on interpersonal relations and communication processes. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen;

Reference No: MAR0177 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: With an eye on the fastgrowing detergent market, TOMCO were interested in launching a new detergent washing tablet in a slot where it had not yet been represented. Its agency surveyed the washing products market to study the positioning of the competitive brands and the advertising approaches used by ... More

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Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

Reference No: QM0059 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Gives a simplified version of the manufacturing process in the company, which is suitable for practice in the design of computer tape or disk systems for production control. ... More

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Authors: Garg, Pulin K; Parikh, Indira J;

Reference No: OB0099TEC(Part I & II) Pages: 5, 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: During the process of socialization, an individual acquires his role identity. He learns the boundaries of the role, the "oughts," "musts" and the "shoulds" of the system. In terms of organizations, socialization can be interpreted as an attempt to modify previous behavioural dispositions of a new entrant. Failure to achieve ... More

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Authors: Ranade, Ashok; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0100(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More

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Authors: Krishnamurty, Sudhir; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0107 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The case is mainly a transport problem. There are three factories delivering three product groups to twenty- three warehouses. The solution calls for an optimization of total costs for the company, taking into account the production constraints at each factory, the local demand, and the export needs. The data problems ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Singh, A K;

Reference No: F&A0263(G) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The planning manager wonders how effective the budgetary control and performance-reporting system has been in terms of its original objectives. Operational and managerial issues relating to environmental scanning, target setting, potential identification, etc., and an inadequate effort on the part of head office officials to guide their branch managers in ... More

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Authors: Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0034 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Deals with qualitative indicators to measure performance for rewarding individual employees. It discusses a monetary incentive scheme that incorporates both, an additional increment as well as an incentive payment. ... More

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Authors: Jagannathan, V K; Satia, J K;

Reference No: PROD0111TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Defines work measurement, and outlines the basic procedure to be followed in work measurement. Describes the technique of time study in work measurement, and the steps required in making a time study. ... More

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