The book provides the basic framework for those opting for a career of specialisation as production manager is confronted with the task of analysing and forecasting the production needs, managing production activities, planning production requirements, making strategic production decisions etc. For the study of these problems a reference to the book should prove of immense benefits. The book discuss the various structural design and organisational problems of production management. A part from its extensive coverage and lucid presentation, the strength of the book lies in its decision-making approach. This book has been primarily designed as a text book for students of M.Com., B.Com., and M.B.A. It will also serve as a desk companion to executives in production activities and be of immense help to those who wish to enter the production activities at large scale.