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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Early Socialization and Family Structure

    Authors: Maru, R M;

    Reference No: BP0099TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note describes early socialization of a child in an Indian family, child-rearing practices, and authority in an Indian family. It provides an opportunity for discussing Indian values and attitudes towards work, time, authority and organizational life. ... More

  2. Heavy Engineering Works Limited **

    Authors: Murthy, A S N; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0130 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More

  3. Amrita Tea

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0300 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Examines the impact of substituting variable costs for fixed costs on profit, breakeven point, and margin of safety. Class discussion could cover the evaluation of relative business risks in two different cost structures?one with a higher proportion of variable costs and the other with a predominance of fixed costs. ... More

  4. Performance of the Indian Economy **

    Authors: Ranganathan, C;

    Reference No: ECO0235TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This note analyses the trends in some of the indicators of the performance of the Indian economy such as national income, savings, investment, industrial production and agricultural production. ... More

  5. Job Design for Janitorial Service

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0127TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This note deals with problem of job design for employee motivation. This is particularly true of jobs that are highly monotonous, jobs with very low levels of skill requirements, etc. Among some recent experiments in job design, an approach that has reported some degree of success is job enrichment. This ... More

  6. TELCO: Manpower Planning (B)

    Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi; Sachdeva, P S;

    Reference No: P&IR0072(B) Pages: 7 Published 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

  7. Theories of Investment **

    Authors: Srinivasan, G; Gupta, G S;

    Reference No: ECO0245TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note critically examines various theories of investment behaviour and concludes with a generalized investment function. ... More

  8. Fruits and Vegetables Canning Project of the Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation Limited

    Authors: Vathsala, S; Moulik, T K;

    Reference No: BP0106 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Focuses on: How does one evaluate a given strategy? How does an organization exploit different opportunities? What are the abilities of the organization to take risks? What are the critical areas in a given situation and how do these affect corporate performance? ... More

  9. GT's in TELCO, Poona (A)

    Authors: Sachdeva, P S;

    Reference No: P&IR0031(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... More

  10. Traffic Regulation at Income Tax Square

    Authors: Bhatnagar, S C;

    Reference No: QM0120 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes the problem of traffic congestion at a busy crossing in Ahmedabad. Data has been provided on the pattern of arrival of different modes of transport from different directions at the square. Issues arising out of heterogeneity in modes of transportation are raised and alternative ways of resolving this problem ... More

  11. Radiant Cosmetics Private Limited (B)

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0252(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

  12. LSP Joint

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0308 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with responsibility accounting. Using concepts of standard costing and variance analysis, the performance of four departments? purchasing, mixing, pellet- making and selling? can be delineated. Class discussion could cover the interdependence of the variances of different responsibility centres. ... More

  13. A Job Design in Control Room

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0125TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This note focuses on a job enrichment programme in the control room of a chemical plant. The operators have to follow operations carefully, adjust mix controls, monitor reactions, and record voluminous data on each batch process. As they have to adopt written standard operating procedures, the jobs are highly routine. ... More

  14. Dumpers Build Parking Lot

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0134TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Illustrates the use of the multiple activity chart for balancing the activities of multiple machines. The example involves dumpers and a shovel used in the construction of a parking lot. The chart is similarly useful for balancing the activities of multiple men and machines in a man?machine operating system. ... More

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