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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R; Nanda, D A;

Reference No: MAR0147 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The brand share of the major product of the company is threatened as a result of heavy incentives offered to consumers by the competitors. The situation requires an immediate decision on the strategy the company should follow to protect its market share. The case can be used with both a ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L; Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0014(C) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The manager of the dairy is trying to appraise recent improvements in profit and loss achievements, related to various management actions and provide for further improvement. ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0030(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Gives an account of events in the early stages of a proposal to establish a modern rayon tyre cord factory with foreign collaboration and foreign loans. The company is well established and is already a diversified industrial giant by Indian standards. The issues raised are: diversification into areas requiring sophisticated ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Anantharaman, K;

Reference No: F&A0227 Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: A development bank set up to assist small scale manufacturers finances for the first time a qualified scientist's project for the manufacture of dibasic calcium phosphate (DCP) of pharmaceutical and dentifrice grades. The project runs into difficulties due to environmental factors such as floods and power shortage, which upset the ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0216 Pages: 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

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Authors: Shah, B G; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0170 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: JML was an integrated heavy machinery manufacturing plant which was set up in collaboration with world-renowned firms for the manufacture of machinery and equipment required for steel, mining, sugar, cement, paper and pulp. The project incurred a heavy overrun of costs due to excessive investment in infrastructural facilities like ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: BP0014(A) Pages: 13 Published 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 productmix information, as well as several alternative lines of action.he case can be discussed alone or can be followed ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0030(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Describes the events subsequent to the establishment of the rayon tyre cord factory referred to in case (A) (BP0030). The company faces problems of shortage of demand, competition from other producers, pricing difficulties, and the emergence of substitutes through the application of superior technology. The case, therefore, raises issues of ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0029 Pages: 19 Published 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

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Authors: Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0003 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: A new competitive threat appears after the manager has undertaken some changes subsequent to the earlier date. The question of possible further steps, including merger with competitors, arises. ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0016 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: This case is about estimating the likely longterm growth in demand for steel castings in the country using the enduse method. Students are asked to assess the scope for the company's expansion through an analysis of demand for steel castings during the next five to ten years,the ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0093 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Raises the question of how the following three items should be treated in accounts: 1) exceptional repairs of a nonrecurring nature; 2) substantial advertising and publicity expenditure; and 3) structural additions and alterations. The chief accountant's opinions are expressed in the case, while in the class other viewpoints are to be brought ... More

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