Reference No: F&A0297Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Presents a problem in the analysis of overhead variance. Variances have to be calculated based on the volume of output and the volume (labour hours worked). Finally, the controversy as to which of these two methods is right has to be resolved. ... More
Reference No: MAR0181(A)Pages: 6Published 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
Reference No: F&A0307Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with a problem in overhead cost variance. The excess consumption of steam in a spinning mill has to be analyzed into variances arising from 1) cost of producing steam, 2) hourly rate of supply of steam, 3) number of hours worked, and 4) efficiency of spinning. Requires logic rather than application of standard ... More
Reference No: QM0096(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More
Reference No: BP0106Pages: 16Published 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
Reference No: F&A0314Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the use of relevant costs for analysis, and managerial decisions, in a joint product situation. Decisions involve choices between 1) alternative processes; 2) alternative uses of by product 3) new and old equipment; and 4) the activities to be pursued or dropped. Cost analysis could cover product line profitabilities and breakeven under ... More
