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  1. Kannagi Mills

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

    Reference No: BP0044 Pages: 20 Published 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

  2. The Mysore Government Silk Filatures **

    Authors: Balachandra, R;

    Reference No: PROD0097 Pages: 17 Published 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

  3. Rajadhani Textile Mills

    Authors: Varshneya, K L;

    Reference No: F&A0183 Pages: 4 Published 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

  4. Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Limited

    Authors: Mehta, S C;

    Reference No: MAR0090 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1972

    Abstract: The case outlines the information needs of a company in planning the introduction of any product. The investigation process used by the company's marketing research executive for meeting the various information needs is given. Students are expected to evaluate the investigation process and the information generated by the research. On ... More

  5. Demand for Scooters in India

    Authors: Mehta, S C; Anand, R K;

    Reference No: MAR0099 Pages: 16 Published 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

  6. Western India Fertilizer Company

    Authors: Mehta, S C; Kashyap, S P;

    Reference No: MAR0086 Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1972

    Abstract: The case deals with the problem of deciding the locations of warehouses for the distribution of chemical fertilizers in Gujarat for a large company having 500,000 tonnes capacity. Specifically, the major questions are how many stocks points to use, in what broad geographical areas, exact locations for the depots, inventory levels ... More

  7. Bharat Dump Trucks Limited **

    Authors: Camillus, J C;

    Reference No: F&A0228 Pages: 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

  8. Household Products (India) Limited (D)

    Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

    Reference No: MAR0092(D) Pages: 10 Published 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

  9. Premier Paper Mills (B)

    Authors: Camillus, J C;

    Reference No: F&A0193(B) Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1973

    Abstract: The case focuses on the administration of management control systems. The impact of a variety of factors, such as organizational structure, top management commitment, individual personalities, interpersonal relationships, plus the role and organizational location of the controller are highlighted. ... More

  10. Sharma Founders and Engineers **

    Authors: Shah, B G; Roy, S;

    Reference No: F&A0232 Pages: 18 Published 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 pitfurnace processes. The case describes how the unit is faced with a ... More

  11. Hind Sewing Machine Works **

    Authors: Balachandra, R;

    Reference No: PROD0095 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1973

    Abstract: Illustrates the production planning and control system in a medium?sized light engineering company. Apart from providing scope for suggesting improvements in the system, it also brings out the cost aspects of various production planning decisions. It provides sufficient scope for working out in detail an optimum production plan. ... More

  12. Southern India Chemicals (B)

    Authors: Prasad, Keshav;

    Reference No: MAR0107(B) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1973

    Abstract: Case (A) describes the problem faced by the company with respect to price revision in a situation where there are two manufacturers of a basic chemical. The "decision tree" approach could be applied to structuring the problem and for getting the action and event sequence laid out in a logical ... More

  13. Larsen and Toubro Limited (C)

    Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Camillus, J C;

    Reference No: F&A0233(C) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1973

    Abstract: This case deals with the factors that facilitate comparison with standards of performance, budgeted or past, separating financial information and performance indicators. The reporting formats used in one of the four product groups are analyzed with a view to developing understanding of design variables in management reporting systems. ... More

  14. Premier Paper Mills (A)

    Authors: Camillus, J C;

    Reference No: F&A0193(A) Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1973

    Abstract: Highlights issues relating to the development and use of standards for planning and control. Certain statistical approaches to the development of standards, acceptable to both superiors and subordinates, are detailed. ... More

  15. Southern India Chemicals (A)

    Authors: Prasad, Keshav;

    Reference No: MAR0107(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1973

    Abstract: Case (A) describes the problem faced by the company with respect to price revision in a situation where there are two manufacturers of a basic chemical. The "decision tree" approach could be applied to structuring the problem and for getting the action and event sequence laid out in a logical ... More

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