Cases and Notes: Recent submissions

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    • Simplex Industries Limited 

      Shukla, P. R. (2010-07-26)
      This case can be used for discussing the incentive scheme of direct workers. The incentive bonus compositions can be highlighted. The discussion can also be focused on setting up a new incentive scheme in an upcoming department.

    • Bharat Construction Company Limited (B) 

      Shukla, P. R.; Gandhi, Shailesh (2010-07-26)
      The case can be used for discussing an effective management control system for projects. Aspects such as selection of project team, preparation of network diagrams, budgeting, activity planning at the site, coding, reporting, ...

    • Navabharat Electricals Limited 

      Shukla, P. R. (2010-07-26)
      This case can be used for discussion on issues on production scheduling aggregate planning, step loading, product mix, etc. Scheduling procedure and problems due to uncertainties in scheduling process can be highlighted.

    • Vinchur Hand loom Weavers Cooperative Society 

      Shingi, P. M. (2010-07-26)

    • Publicity Van 

      Shingi, P. M. (2010-07-26)
      This case describes in detail the functioning of an audio-visual van. It is useful for managers concerned with promotional activities in the rural areas. It deals with aspects such as planning, mobilizing resources, ...

    • Missing Settlers 

      Shingi, P. M. (2010-07-26)

    • The Launching of Kranti 

      Seetharaman, S. P.; Mukhopadhyay, Sipra (2010-07-26)
      A company manufacturing oil, soap, cattle-feed, and several other consumer durables wishes to enter into the manufacture of a plant growth stimulator which is based on the by-product of the oil industry. With little or no ...

    • Employee Selection 

      Saiyadain, Mirza S. (2010-07-26)
      Deals with the advantages of systematic selection, the process of screening, recruitment and selection. It also discusses various methods of selection and how selection decisions are taken. Finally, it raises some issues ...

    • Elements of Performance Appraisal 

      Saiyadain, Mirza S. (2010-07-26)
      This note discusses objectives, methods, issues and concerns in performance appraisal. It also highlights various parameters of an effective appraisal system. What is significant about this note is that it has focused on ...

    • A Note on Probability 

      Ravichandran, N. (2010-07-26)
      Introduces the concept of probability. Various approaches that lead to the definition of probability, with their advantages as well as disadvantages, are discussed.

    • Linear Programming: A Tool for Managerial Decisions 

      Ravichandran, N. (2010-07-26)
      Defines the concept of the managerial decision- making process (MDP) and introduces linear programming as one of the powerful tools of Operations Research (OR) in managerial decision- making.

    • Wiley Eastern Limited 

      Ravichandran, N. (2010-07-26)
      The case describes a situation where a decision regarding the publications of a manuscript needs to be made. The problem is complicated in view of the uncertainty associated with the demand. The case can be used to illustrate ...

    • Copying Services Department 

      Rao, Srinivas S. (2010-07-26)
      Deals with the problems of a department set up to reproduce teaching materials for an educational organization. It focuses on the issues of managing the operations, purchasing new equipment and modernization, and pricing. ...

    • Indian Rayon Convertible Debenture Issue 

      Raghunathan, V. (2010-07-26)
      Pertains to an actual debenture issue of Indian Rayon, and enables the user to employ NPV and IRR methods to evaluate the desirability of investing in the issue. The case also familiarizes the user with the concept of ...

    • Khosla Brothers Limited 

      Raghunathan, V.; Barua, Samir K. (2010-07-26)
      Brings out the linkage between cash budget and production and sales patterns clearly and subjects itself to analysis through the linear programming technique, where the production plan is implicitly specified through machine ...

    • Traction Tractors Limited * 

      Raghunathan, V. (2010-07-26)
      Provides an exercise in calculating the operating cycle concept in working capital management. It also brings out the relationship between the volume of sales and volume of working capital vis-?-vis the operating cycle length.

    • Management Information Systems 

      Patel, Nitin R. (2010-07-26)
      "Introduces the role of computers and information systems in an organization. It defines what an MIS is and why it is of importance today. Data processing and information systems are contrasted and guidelines provided for ...

    • The Neogi Chemical Company (NCC) 

      Pandey, I. M. (2010-07-26)
      Highlights three issues relating to investment analysis: 1) determination of cash flows; 2) comparison of investment criteria, indicating the superiority of NPV; and 3) the concept and measurement of cost of capital.

    • City Beautiful Travels 

      Pandey, I. M. (2010-07-26)
      Highlights the determination of cash flows for investment analysis. Its main focus is on the treatment of interest on debt in computing projects' cash flows.

    • Project Interactions: Use of the NPV Rule 

      Pandey, I. M. (2010-07-26)
      This technical note shows application of the NPV rule under complicated investment situations. Specifically, it shows the use of the NPV rule in handling three types of investment problems: 1) projects with different lives; ...