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Authors: Khurana, Rakesh; Mehta, S C;

Reference No: MAR0199 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case revolves around the animal husbandry activities in Banni area of Kutch district. The District Development Officer is planning to increase the income of dairy farmers in the area to incresed productivity and improved return on output. Issues in the case are concerned with objectives of the project, its ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: OB0021(D) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Extracts of the agreement reached between the company and its workmen. Can be used to evaluate bargaining strategy. ... More

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Authors: Rao, T V;

Reference No: OB0055 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Life story of an entrepreneur, with emphasis on the process of establishing the enterprise and its management. Illustrates several behavioural dimensions of entrepreneurs. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0302 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Outlines a process-costing problem to illustrate the treatment of normal loss and abnormal loss. Does not cover abnormal gain. Also involves treatment of equivalent units of loss and closing work-in-process. ... More

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Authors: Rao, T V;

Reference No: OB0013 Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This exercise presents the actual experience of a faculty team Educational System Unit (ESU) of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, which made an attempt to link education with development in a backward area of Rajasthan. The initial experiences are presented in this case in five parts. The experience starts ... More

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Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

Reference No: PSG0037 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case describes the population education programme conducted by the Family Planning Association of India. After three years of the programme, the director was keen to review the efforts. The case writer interviewed several people connected with the project and they felt that a systematic evaluation of all the activities ... More

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Authors: Satia, J K;

Reference No: PSG0021 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case discusses the preparations needed by a branch of the FPAI to start a mobile education-cum-service unit (MESU). The officials would need a plan to get the project started, hire and train staff, select the area, and so on. Where should it begin? ... More

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Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

Reference No: OB0011 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case raises issues related to the introduction and actualization of the method of objective tests in the selection of personnel for government agencies. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: OB0044 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case describes the leadership and behavioural style of the owner?manager of a medium?sized but growing company. Some background information on him is given to attempt a psychological interpretation of his behaviour. A few alternative models can be tried for this interpretation. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0312(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Gives additional information on losses to correct the accounting treatment followed in Case (A), where losses are ignored. Introduces the concepts of standard loss, abnormal loss, and abnormal gain. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process. ... 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&A0306 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Presents a problem in sales variance analysis. Total sales variance can be analyzed into price, quantity, and mix variances. Raises a special problem concerning quantity variance when the sales department sells more than what is produced. The variances can be worked out in three different units?revenue, profit, and contribution. ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0163 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The company makes various forms of packaging. Since the demand comes from a diverse set of consumer industries, the company prepares a longterm forecast based on the growth projections of user industries. The sales force prepares a forecast for the immediate future. The company wants to integrate the forecasts ... More

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