Reference No: PROD0006(D)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0017(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of succession in an expanding organization, the way the Chairman handles the problem, and the reorganization involved. At another level, it deals with problems of authority and peer relationships. ... More
Reference No: MAR0061Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Raises many doubts about the role of consumer surveys and highlights the reservations of a marketing executive towards marketing research. Issues related to the tendency of jumping directly to collection of primary information are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0042Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Describes the introduction and working of the joint management council/consultative committee in a cotton mill. Can be used for acquainting the class with concepts of joint management councils. ... More
Reference No: CMA0099Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is one of the aspect of functional management in dairying organizations, viz. organizational behaviour. The issue raised in this case relates to the problem of relationship between two organizational leadership at village level. The concerned organizations in this case are the Village Panchayat milk producers cooperative society. How ... More
Reference No: CMA0122Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: One of the important policy questions being debated today is the viability of village cooperative societies. The case discusses an administrative set-up where governmental machinery is the decision maker of such issues as viability. It shows how mass prescriptions tend to ignore circumstances pertinent to individual business situations. It further ... More
Reference No: ECO0005(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Deals with the AMTS pricing policy. Students are to prepare a proposal for revising its fare policy using the guidelines given in the case. ... More
Reference No: F&A0035Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Provides an opportunity for discussing the issues relating to the valuation of preference shares on which dividends have been in arrears for a long period. This valuation of preference shares had to be made at the time of amalgamation. The management was faced with the difficult problem of maintaining a ... More
Reference No: F&A0090Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The company has raised loans for the purchase of machinery, and is buying some machinery on deferred payment basis. The problem is: Can interests payable on these two counts be capitalized? ... More
Reference No: MAR0077Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: An industrial equipment marketing company which markets mining machinery to the coal mines decides to sell boots and uniforms for miners. The company perceives these products as consonant with the rest of its product mix on the ground that they will involve "industrial marketing" to the coal companies. After the ... More
Reference No: OB0058(A)Pages: 11Published 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