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Authors: Parameswaran, K V; Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0022 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: An automobile manufacturer attempts to introduce an employee bonus plan in the machine shop. The student is required to suggest a suitable scheme. Data for two manufactured parts are given which give an idea of the existing efficiency level. ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0010 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The partners of a firm are not sure of the firm's financial position for meeting the expansion plan and competition. The partners are keen on identifying major problem areas, fixing priorities, and remedying the situation. The case gives in detail the present working of the firm, and students are required ... More

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Authors: Copen, M R; Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: PROD0017(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case deals with work simplification and man?machine analysis to determine the best procedure for increasing capacity and organizing work routine to mould plastic box covers. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: BP0136 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: This case is a revised version, combining the material covered in Mahanagar Municipal Dairy (A) & (B) ( BP0014 & BP0015), to facilitate discussion in one class session. The problems of managing multiple constituencies in a public system context are highlighted. ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0006(A) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: A trading organization starts manufacturing some of the machine tools it was selling, and finds difficulty in meeting the delivery schedules. The case highlights the need for inventory control, raw material standardization, establishment of operation standards, reorganization of functions, and other systems and procedures. A good deal of data on ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0047 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Involves forecasting requirements of scarce items and their purchase from the open market. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0032 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: A large printing press employing about six hundred persons is operating like a service organization for a state government. There is a large backlog of orders in some sections of the press, whereas some other sections are having excess capacity. The management is working under several constraints, particularly under several ... More

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Authors: Mote, V L;

Reference No: QM0001(I) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Describes the procedures followed for deciding the selling price of a job order. What price should the company quote for getting the business? ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L; Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0014(D) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The dairy managers are examining their distribution systems to discover if any further improvement in profit and loss position is possible, following action taken as a result of previous policy decisions [shown in cases (A) BP0014, (B) BP0015 & (C) BP0016]. ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0006(D) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More

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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla;

Reference No: OB0001(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case deals with problems of expansion of a company in Baroda, i.e. finding appropriate land, and negotiations with the government for acquiring this land. It raises questions regarding the government's industrial development policy. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0031(B) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Reorganization of field sales, based on the study of territory market potentials. ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L; Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0014(B) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The second case in this series, case (B) (BP0015) describes the policy making and operating organization of the dairy and raises the question of whether it requires change or improvement in light of the dairys objectives and the losses which it is sustaining. ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0052 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: This is an exercise case for training students in framing survey questionnaires. It is in two parts. Part I, depicting the problem as well as identifying needed information, is to be distributed in advance. Students are asked to submit a prepared questionnaire. Part II is the actual questionnaire used by ... More

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