Reference No: F&A0216Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with attempts to control critical material costs through the piecemeal introduction of a standard costing system. Some of the aspects dealt with are: 1) comparative cost analysis of alternative sources of imported raw materials; 2) purchase performance analysis through comparison of the actuals with the budgets on the chosen alternative; 3) use ... More
Reference No: F&A0132Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of maintaining discipline in a major branch of a large bank. Employees stop work following the sudden breakdown of air conditioning equipment, leave the office, and mark incorrect time in the registers while leaving. The local union leaders stage a noisy demonstration within the ... More
Reference No: BP0029Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A large diversified industrial organization whose main business is in textiles considers a proposal to acquire a "sick" textile mill in Ahmedabad. Financial data has been provided about the sick mill, and the case includes two reports submitted to top management on the merits of the proposal, one by an ... More
Reference No: F&A0142Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the problem of handling an undisciplined employee at a bank's branch office. The employee, who is an active union member, has an unflattering performance record. Repeated memos from the branch manager fail to improve his performance. Ultimately, the branch manager, with the concurrence of the head office, conducts ... More
Reference No: F&A0178Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Mr. S.L. Roy had been Chief Electrician (Radio & Radar) in the Indian Naval Service, and a research assistant in Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad. He has been attracted by the technician entrepreneur scheme of Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation, state-level development bank extending liberal financial assistance to technicians desiring to set ... More
Reference No: F&A0138(B)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This case can be discussed in light of the students' expectations at the end of the discussion of Case (A). The union- management relations strain further in spite of the apparent rapport emerging at the end of Case (A). Describes the various facets of the conflict and provides some understanding ... More
Reference No: F&A0171(A)Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the advertising strategy of a multinational financial institution. Apart from illustrating how FNCB's advertising strategy forms part of the overall corporate strategy, issues relating to the relationship between corporate and specific product advertising, and message and media strategy (including problems of measurement of advertising effectiveness) are raised. ... More
Reference No: ECO0066(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case highlights the government's nationalization policy. It also offers specific evidence with regard to the peculiar problems of the air transport industry together with appropriate government pronouncements on nationalization. The student is encouraged to take to position on the sondness of the more to natonalise the air transport industry ... More
Reference No: F&A0136Pages: 34Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A nationalized bank with a history of slow growth plans for a "big leap forward". The development plans can be examined in relation to the nature of existing manpower, the structure of union- management relations, the existing organization structure, and the economic realities of the total organization and its various ... More
Reference No: BP0033(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Includes recommendations of a committee appointed by the government to review the working of the corporation and suggest changes in the organizational structure. In the context of data provided in case (A) (BP0033), raises the issues of future strategy of the company and the policies and structure needed to implement ... More
Reference No: F&A0143(C)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The managing director appoints a committee of the bank's senior officers, with an outside consultant as its chairman, for working out an appraisal system, and recommending a promotion policy. The committee visits different branches and meets the officers to ascertain their opinions and reactions to the "Star System" of appraisal ... More
Reference No: BP0014(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A municipal dairy is operating at a loss, and the General Management manager is brought to task by the Municipal Commissioner. The case gives financial, historical purchasing, sales, and product mix information, as well as several alternative lines of action.he case can be discussed alone or can be followed ... More
