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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: Vathsala, S; Moulik, T K;

Reference No: BP0106 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Focuses on: How does one evaluate a given strategy? How does an organization exploit different opportunities? What are the abilities of the organization to take risks? What are the critical areas in a given situation and how do these affect corporate performance? ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0087(B) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This is a complementary case to the SAIL (A) case. While the (A) case describes the organization structure and systems of the holding company, (B) case describes the concerns of Parliament. (B) case can either be used along with the (A) case or in a separate session after the (A) ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: BP0101 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case traces the 16 year career of a management trainee who rises to a senior management position. A shift of accent in corporate strategy, changes in organization structuring, and the incapacity of Ulaganath Madan to adapt to the changing needs further aggravated by obsolescence leads to the conclusion that he ... More

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Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: BP0111(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Provides the background to the appointment of a part-tim Chairman of an ailing public sector company. ... More

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Authors: Prasad, Keshav;

Reference No: MAR0093 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case describes the situation where the company is concerned about a specific definition of marketing problems relating to both opportunities and threats. The discussion will lead to specification of information needs and an approach to solve sample design problems. ... 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: F&A0304 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Gives the actual material consumption for two products for two consecutive periods when the actual production also varies. Requires variance analysis, in an adapted way, for two periods. A combination of standards and past actuals are used to assess the current period's performance. ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Khurana, Rakesh;

Reference No: MAR0185 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: A consumer goods company is interested in evaluating the performance of its dealers. A quarterly statement, giving information on profitability and capital structure, is obtained from the dealers. The issues in the case concern the interpretation and analysis of the statements of two dealers. Interesting possibilities exist for analyzing dealer ... More

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