Reference No: MAR0294Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Highlights the working of a small retail shop (pan house), covering the starting of the shop, present status, products handled, and return on investment with different margins earned on various product categories. This case helps in understanding the functioning of a retailer and the various issues involved in retail management. ... More
Reference No: F&A0390Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Highlights the financial implications of convertible debentures, straight debentures and equity issues. The effect of capital structure on earnings per share is the focal point of the case. ... More
Reference No: F&A0378Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: The case deals with the following points: 1)To find how Reliable Texamill Limited (RTL) has raised funds to finance its activities in the past; 2)To evaluate RTL's estimate of bank borrowing for 1983, and its overall financial and operating plans; and 3)To explore the wisdom of proceeding with a rapidly expanding ... More
Reference No: F&A0377Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: An introductory exercise in cost accounting which helps students to view the elements of costs from three different perspectives: 1) on a functional basis?manufacturing, selling, administration, research and development, etc; 2) on a traceability basis?direct versus indirect; and 3) on a behavioural basis?fixed versus variable. It is presented in an ... More
Reference No: MAR0285(G)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case presents a review of past research studies carried out for examining doctors' prescription behaviour and for determining promotional mix. It also gives a brief review of the company's marketing information system. It is useful for discussing alternative research methodologies/studies for the phenomenon of doctor's prescription behaviour. The ... More
Reference No: P&IR0170Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case refers to the personnel policies of a large organization engaged in the tourism and hotel industry. Some of the major problems arising from the nature of the business are highlighted. The economic and social constraints on human resources management are also revealed by the case. ... More
Reference No: PROD0192(B)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case can be used for discussing an effective management control system for projects. Aspects such as selection of project team, preparation of network diagrams, budgeting, activity planning at the site, coding, reporting, etc can be discussed. ... More
Reference No: F&A0370Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Highlights the determination of cash flows for investment analysis. Its main focus is on the treatment of interest on debt in computing projects' cash flows. ... More