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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: Saiyadain, M S; Bhattacharya, J N;

Reference No: P&IR0033 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case highlights decisionmaking on promotion. A decision on whom to be promoted as the general manager has to be taken, given data on six candidates. ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: OB0021(D) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Extracts of the agreement reached between the company and its workmen. Can be used to evaluate bargaining strategy. ... 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: Satia, J K;

Reference No: PSG0017 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The Shivpur Urban Centre was the poorest performing centre. The authorities of FPAI wanted to know the reason for poor performance and asked two doctors to investigate the cause. This case describes the visit of these doctors to the centre and their interviews with the staff. They also visit one ... More

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Authors: Rao, T V;

Reference No: OB0055 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Life story of an entrepreneur, with emphasis on the process of establishing the enterprise and its management. Illustrates several behavioural dimensions of entrepreneurs. ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0163 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The company makes various forms of packaging. Since the demand comes from a diverse set of consumer industries, the company prepares a longterm forecast based on the growth projections of user industries. The sales force prepares a forecast for the immediate future. The company wants to integrate the forecasts ... More

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