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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0024(F1) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: A description of what the company is doing about executive development. ... 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: Bolar, Malathi;

Reference No: P&IR0019 Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case provides insights into the various issues related to management training, both in terms of selection, training and evaluation of trainees, and also in terms of the responsibility for training and communication between the various parties involved. It has also lent itself to the discussion of individual behaviour. ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0005 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Dissatisfied with the present wholesaling system, the mill wants to change its distribution channels policy. It plans to bypass the wholesalers and go to upcountry semiwholesalers directly. The case includes the recommendations of a consultant as to why, how and what should be done with respect to the company's ... More

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Authors: Pruthi, S P S;

Reference No: ECO0028(B) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case deals with a discussion of the classification of a dam as a plant for the purpose of depreciation allowance. ... More

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Authors: Seshan, Suresh A; Ramanathan, K V;

Reference No: F&A0067 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: This case is concerned with the problem of inventory valuation and pricing in a joint and byproducts situation. Students are required to decide the minimum selling price for each of the four products and the basis for inventory valuation. ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G;

Reference No: F&A0024(C) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The BGW Case Series related to the appraisal of a long term Loan to a Manufacturing Company. It also deals with the Fashioning of the terms and Conditions of the Loan in such a way as would reconcile the lender's and the borrower's Points of View. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0024(F2) Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The company's policy on employing relatives is discussed. The president gives his views and so do several of his and other directors' relatives. Non?family executives also give their views. Students are to assess the consequences. ... More

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Authors: Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0044 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The position of the Materials Manager, in an automobile manufacturing company, and his relations with other departmental heads. ... More

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Authors: Bolar, Malathi;

Reference No: P&IR0067(A) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case describes the attempts made by the mill owner's son to streamline the personnel functions of the company. The case lends itself to a discussion on introduction of change and personnel management as well as a more intensive discussion on selection, training, appraisal and organization for personnel management. ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

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

Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing a factory organization. Existing organization, duties and responsibilities assigned to supervisors, their past experience, education, salary levels, etc, are given in the case. Students are required to identify defects, suggest improvements, and recommend a suitable organization structure to achieve the targeted production programme. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0024(E) Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The president explains his ideas on the relationship between distance, formality and authority. Other executives also report their ideas. Students explore these statements in order to understand better each of these concepts and the influence of Indian culture on their conception. ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0066 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The manager of the firm analyses the working results of each of the manufacturing sections. The case deals with breakeven analysis, and its advantages and limitations. ... More

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Authors: Copen, M R; Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0019 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Deals with standardization of steel bar stock inventory in a company. Requires students to compute order quantities and machine times for determining optimum inventory policies. ... More

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