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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0052 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case relates to long range planning in an engineering company. It is used to discuss the objectives and mechanics of longrange planning and the problems encountered in implementing such plans. ... More

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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla;

Reference No: OB0001(B) Pages: 2 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: Sheth, Tarun;

Reference No: OB0058(C) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes the interactions of the department heads in a group meeting. Although the meeting is supposed to be task oriented, a lot of interpersonal issues and inter?group tensions colour the discussions. The case helps to focus attention on the above issues before any reorganization is suggested. ... More

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Authors: Dearden, John;

Reference No: F&A0043 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Demonstrates the calculation and analysis of a flexible budget performance report. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, Tarun;

Reference No: OB0058(A) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: This case is the first part of a three-part case. It describe the perception of the chief executive who is also the major stock-holder of the company about his subordinates. The case gives some incidents on which the chief executive bases his opinions as well as the perception of the ... More

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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla;

Reference No: OB0037 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case deals with the expansion and diversification of Hindustan Lever and the organizational choice that was made to meet the new demands of the situation. It also discusses the role and membership of committees in relation to organizational studies. Lastly, it describes the way a consultant studied the problem ... More

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Authors: Dearden, John;

Reference No: F&A0037 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Deals with some of the problems in evaluating profit budget performance. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0025 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes the processing of materials in a large vertically integrated textile mill. The company does not have a centralized planning and control section. Very often orders from the merchants and distributors cannot be filled immediately. The management is considering ways and means to cut down large process? inventories ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0059 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case involves discussion of issues regarding two topics in marketing research problem formulation and evaluation of a research proposal. Issues regarding how to translate management's concerns into researchable propositions are highlighted. The case deals with issues of expanding the companyowned retail shop network for distributing its textile products. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0046(A) Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Deals with the personnel planning and labour cost control problems faced by a large governmentowned steel company. It also covers the special problems that arise in controlling cost in public sector companies. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, Tarun;

Reference No: OB0058(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the leadership behaviour of a textile mill director, depicting the various problems that come up to him and how he handles them. The case raises questions about delegation and coordination of work. ... More

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Authors: Dearden, John;

Reference No: F&A0038 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: A presentation of the problem of single versus multiple cost centres. ... More

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Authors: Matthai, Ravi J;

Reference No: MAR0078 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The distribution of cigarettes is effected through distributors to whom geographic zones are allocated. The terms to distributors and other levels of distribution seems to encourage interzonal poaching and a determination of the service level from the company's point of view due to interdistributor competition. ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0074 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case deals with the problems of measurement of departmental performance in an integrated steel foundry, and raises questions on transfer pricing practices. In the class, questions on transfer pricing policy and the mode of departmental performance evaluation are raised. The question whether decentralization should at all be adopted is ... More

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