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  1. Mathematica Limited

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Mukhopadhyay, Sipra;

    Reference No: MAR0162 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The last quarter of 1976 saw a price war breaking out in the electronic calculator industry. The case focuses on the pricing decisions faced by a new fictitious firm planning to enter the electronic calculator market. ... More

  2. Hindustan Photo Films (A)

    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

  3. Cozy Furniture Mart

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0311 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes two furniture companies needing different costing systems. One deals with a few standard models while the other accepts unique jobs. The impact of the two different business strategies on shopfloor management, on the quantity of work-in-process and finished goods, and--more important--on the cost accounting system and related paperwork, is ... More

  4. Union Carbide India Limited (A)

    Authors: Manendra Mohan;

    Reference No: MAR0181(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is basically an illustrative note dealing with the development of marketing information system for a product like agricultural chemicals. The case is intended to stimulate concepts and ideas on evolving a marketing information system for a product which has the characteristics of both industrial and consumer products, as far ... More

  5. Ulaganath Madan

    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

  6. Amrita Tea

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0300 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Examines the impact of substituting variable costs for fixed costs on profit, breakeven point, and margin of safety. Class discussion could cover the evaluation of relative business risks in two different cost structures?one with a higher proportion of variable costs and the other with a predominance of fixed costs. ... More

  7. GTs in TELCO, Poona (B)

    Authors: Sachdeva, P S;

    Reference No: P&IR0031(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... More

  8. Government Central Medical Stores Depot (A)

    Authors: Bhatnagar, S C; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: QM0129(A) Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Case (A) discusses the drug distribution system in Uttar Pradesh. The problems being faced are presented, as also details of the existing records, information flow, and the way procurement, stocking and supply decisions have been made. The case also provides sampled data on demand and supply position in the past. ... More

  9. Lala Bhogilal and Balaji

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0309 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is a comprehensive case in variance analysis covering material, labour and overhead variances. Analysis of variances needs to be followed by assigning responsibility for the variances. ... More

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