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

Reference No: F&A0125 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: The company has adopted a profit-sharing scheme for its top management executives. The case discusses the accounting policy and procedures to be adopted for incorporating the results of this scheme in the financial statements. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0019 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A young businessman grants an interview in which he airs his doubts and some opinions regarding the place of business and business administration in the personal life of an individual. Raises questions of possible divergence of objectives. ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0285(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: The case deals with the decision problem of discontinuing some items from the product line of the company. Arguments in favour and against continuing two specific products are given. In case these products are withdrawn, implications on company's costs, revenues and profits are described. ... More

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Authors: Pruthi, S P S;

Reference No: ECO0022 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: This case an interview account of an industrialist belonging to the cotton textiles industry giving on account of his strength and weaknesses. This case, together with "Kasturbhai lalbhai and the Cotton Textiles industry" is used for the purpose of familiarizing the student with the variety of factors responsible for the ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0024(C1) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A description of the relationship between the rolled products sales manager and the production manager. Students analyze how the nature of their tasks contributes to their inability to coordinate. ... More

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Authors: Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0028 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Procurement of a controlled item which is sold in the open market and the implications of this procurement policy on company planning are discussed. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0017(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Describes how the new general manager tries to change his executives' behaviour, and his attempts to win the executives' and workers' confidence; and its effect on some of the executives who believe in stricter methods. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0034(B) Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A description of the job requirements and attitudes of the chief engineer, including interviews with his assistants. The class analyses the job demands and relates the analysis with the engineer's emergent behaviour, frustration and withdrawal, and assesses whether or not he "delegates" responsibility. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: P&IR0018 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A distant cousin of several executives in Arjun Manufacturing writes to the brother of the Vice President asking him to help "one of his own" to get promotion and an increase in salary. The letter is forwarded to the Vice President, who obtains the comments of Arjun's personnel manager and ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0024(A) Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A description of three related top executives who are treated as a small group with norms, values, etc. Students analyze the case using the same conceptual tools as for worker small groups. ... More

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Authors: Bolar, Malathi;

Reference No: OB0140(C) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1964

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Authors: Borden, Neil H;

Reference No: MAR0018 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: In 1959, Mr. Vora's family, which has been in grain business, entered the business of processing and selling quick-cooking oats under the brand name Blossom. Even after effective improvements, sales remained sluggish and average below plant capacity. In spite of the losses, Mr. Vora was determined to succeed in this business. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0049(B) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: The managing director has a conversation with the new weaving master in which he tries to change the way he normally talks to his subordinates. ... More

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Authors: Karim, A A;

Reference No: MAR0002 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: The case deals with the various procedures adopted in the development of the new "Daisy" soap that was to replace the "Daisy" soap that had lost market shares. ... More

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