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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: Khurana, Rakesh; Mehta, S C;

Reference No: MAR0199 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case revolves around the animal husbandry activities in Banni area of Kutch district. The District Development Officer is planning to increase the income of dairy farmers in the area to incresed productivity and improved return on output. Issues in the case are concerned with objectives of the project, its ... 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: 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

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0197(A) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: A chemical company with considerable in-house competence in plant design is diversifying into project sales. This raises conflicts with product sales. A clearcut sales strategy in respect of projects is called for. ... More

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Authors: Monappa, Arun;

Reference No: P&IR0032 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case deals with the evaluation of two selection instruments, the IQ test and the written essay type test, on the basis of an organization's experience. ... 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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