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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0302 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Outlines a process-costing problem to illustrate the treatment of normal loss and abnormal loss. Does not cover abnormal gain. Also involves treatment of equivalent units of loss and closing work-in-process. ... More

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Authors: Rao, T V;

Reference No: OB0055 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Life story of an entrepreneur, with emphasis on the process of establishing the enterprise and its management. Illustrates several behavioural dimensions of entrepreneurs. ... More

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Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: BP0111(B) Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Details the steps taken by the new, part-time chairman of HPF during his "first hundred days" in office. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

Reference No: PSG0025 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case is based on an interview with the organizing secretary of the Lodhi branch of Family Planning Association where he relates his functions, the methods of data collection and record keeping, the evaluation system for the branch, the flexibility the branches enjoy vis-a-vis selection of projects, the criteria of ... More

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Authors: Bhatnagar, S C; Satia, J K;

Reference No: QM0129(A) Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Case (A) discusses the drug distribution system in Uttar Pradesh. The problems being faced are presented, as also details of the existing records, information flow, and the way procurement, stocking and supply decisions have been made. The case also provides sampled data on demand and supply position in the past. ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0165 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Describes the experience of a consumer who buys a toaster, covering prepurchase, purchase decision and postpurchase stages. The problems of consumers in buying and using a product as well as getting aftersales service are illustrated. The case brings out several issues concerning the protection of consumer interests ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Satia, J K;

Reference No: PROD0117 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case concerns itself with the establishment of a suitable policy for purchase and stocking of the company's three major raw materials: asbestos fibre, sheet making, and pipe making felts, following the credit squeeze and the Tandon Committee's stipulated norms for inventory. The company is importing all three items, and ... More

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Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: QM0096(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More

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Authors: Saha, Jahar; Mote, V L; Derasari, S R;

Reference No: QM0112 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the problem of preparing a timetable for a state transport corporation. The main objective is to determine the minimum number of buses required to operate a given number of trips. Several other problems like crew utilization, load factor determination, etc had to be considered. ... More

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