Reference No: CMA0042Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The owner of Pandya Farms was wondering whether he should expand the production of hybrid maize seed in view of the state government entering the business. He was also worried by the attitude of the political workers regarding the pricing of hybrid maize seed as they did not differentiate in ... More
Reference No: F&A0042Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Pertains to a talk delivered on 15th April 1964 at Bombay by Mr Grigori P, Joint Managing Director of Voltas Limited. This was part of a lecture series on "Financial Management" jointly organized by the Bombay Management Association and the Western India Regional Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of ... More
Reference No: F&A0065Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The managing director considers a proposal to replace the treadle guillotine shearing and powerdriven circle cutting machines with a 30ton geared eccentric power press or No.8 handfly press. Involves estimation of cost and benefit analysis under various alternatives. ... More
Reference No: ECO0057Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case contains an account of a dispute between the mill owners' association and the state government in regard to the linking of the dearness allowance with the latest series based to the cost of living index prepared by the Labour Bureau, Simla. It highlights the various aspects connected with ... More
Reference No: P&IR0067(A)Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case describes the attempts made by the mill owner's son to streamline the personnel functions of the company. The case lends itself to a discussion on introduction of change and personnel management as well as a more intensive discussion on selection, training, appraisal and organization for personnel management. ... More
Reference No: CMA0033Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The superintending engineer reviews the lack of progress made by a project to bring more land under irrigation and tries to isolate the factors responsible. ... More
Reference No: CMA0023Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case discusses the problems faced by a milk producers union at the primary society level. It raises the issues of personnel policy at the society level and the pricing policy of milk at the union level. ... More
Reference No: CMA0040Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The manager of a superphosphate production unit reviews the progress made during the past and considers the alternatives for increasing the business. ... More
Reference No: CMA0031Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A lift irrigation plant owner is facing problems in supplying water to consumers. He evaluates the different alternatives in order to find out the best solution. ... More
Reference No: QM0013Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Deals with whether a trial order of 250 wending machines should be accepted. In resolving this problem, it is necessary to compute the contributions per machine and the tooling costs involved, and work out the conditions under which it will be profitable to accept the trial order as there is some ... More
Reference No: MAR0005Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Dissatisfied with the present wholesaling system, the mill wants to change its distribution channels policy. It plans to bypass the wholesalers and go to upcountry semiwholesalers directly. The case includes the recommendations of a consultant as to why, how and what should be done with respect to the company's ... More