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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

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Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

Reference No: PSG0019 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case describes a FPAI project for distributing contraceptive oral pills in a rural block of 80,000. The administrator, prior to launching the project, was aware of two major shortcomings of earlier projects: 1) no medical screening of women before prescribing the pills and 2) break down of oral pill supply resulting in ... More

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

Reference No: BP0111(C) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Describes the progress made by HPF from 1972 to 1976 under the new part-time chairman. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0307 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with a problem in overhead cost variance. The excess consumption of steam in a spinning mill has to be analyzed into variances arising from 1) cost of producing steam, 2) hourly rate of supply of steam, 3) number of hours worked, and 4) efficiency of spinning. Requires logic rather than application of standard ... More

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Authors: Manendra Mohan;

Reference No: MAR0181(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This is basically an illustrative note dealing with the development of marketing information system for a product like agricultural chemicals. The case is intended to stimulate concepts and ideas on evolving a marketing information system for a product which has the characteristics of both industrial and consumer products, as far ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0304 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Gives the actual material consumption for two products for two consecutive periods when the actual production also varies. Requires variance analysis, in an adapted way, for two periods. A combination of standards and past actuals are used to assess the current period's performance. ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Issac, Akkanad M; Narayanan, N;

Reference No: QM0104 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the problem of establishing the aggregate production capacity of a small ceramics shop which manufactures a variety of ceramic articles. The case describes the production process, including the equipment used, and details of the various products manufactured (such as the number of articles per set, sizes, weights, number ... More

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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

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Authors: Mehta, S C;

Reference No: MAR0167 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case deals with product line evaluation of a mediumsized distributor of consumer durables. Performance of the product lines carried is evaluated using three different criteria, namely, gross profit, percentage profit margin, and return on investment. An attempt is made to demonstrate the superiority of ROI criterion over the ... More

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