Reference No: F&A0232Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Mr. Krishnan, a technician entrepreneur, started Sharma Founders and Engineers to manufacture iron cylpebs on a job order basis. When the manufacture of cylpebs proved uneconomical, he took to production of ferrous ground castings by cupola and pit furnace processes. The case describes how the unit is faced with a ... More
Reference No: CMA0245Pages: 17Published on: 7, February, 1972
Abstract: The case provides comparison between old and modernized machinery in respect of milling performance. It highlights the nature of problems that arise in the process of modernization. It also helps in evaluation of milling performance. ... More
Reference No: MAR0099Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the development of demand forecast for a product which is presently in a totally sellers' market and commands a considerable premium over the control price. As a result, there are serious distractions in the marketplace, and the registration queue gives very little useful indications of the ... More
Reference No: BP0044Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes the pressures and problems faced by a man with a PhD in Organizational Behaviour from abroad, and consulting experience in India, when he decides to get involved in his family business. Dr C.A. Narayanan takes charge of Kannagi Mills, a unit of the Alagappa Group headed by his ... More
Reference No: P&IR0084Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case illustrates the principle of equity in promotion policies. The equity is disturbed with the introduction of an advanced technology production process. ... More
Reference No: PROD0097Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: An integrated case about the problems of a silk filature. Provides ample scope for discussion of the production management aspects in a rural industry. How the general business environment affects the industry is examined. ... More
Reference No: F&A0183Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case provides an exercise for a cross- sectional study of operating and financial performance of textile mills and an opportunity to analyse the profit variance of the same mill over two years. ... More
Reference No: F&A0179(B)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes the changes made in the formal planning system introduced in the International Division of the bank in response to the reactions and experience of the executives as also the planning system developed and used by the International Division itself. ... More
Reference No: MAR0092(D)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case is an extension of Household Products (India) Limited (C). It describes the events that led to the process of decision making for introducing a new brand of soap: idea generation, concept development, product development and testing, marketing mix development for test marketing and the process of test marketing. ... More
Reference No: BP0046Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The focus here is on the Director Degsnate's desire to reformulate his organizations strategy following the financial stringency being experienced by the institution. A historical perspective of this missionary hospital has been provided, together with organizational, financial, cost, technological and activity data. The issues which arise are: 1) Has there been ... More
Reference No: F&A0228Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case focuses on a relatively small company caught in a squeeze between rising costs and fixed selling prices determined by the government, and its approach to planning as a means of halting the erosion of profits. The major issue relates to the relevance of a formal planning system to ... More
