Most Popular cases

List of Most Popular Cases

  1. Oral Pills for Rural Women

    Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: PSG0019 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This case describes a FPAI project for distributing contraceptive oral pills in a rural block of 80,000. The administrator, prior to launching the project, was aware of two major shortcomings of earlier projects: 1) no medical screening of women before prescribing the pills and 2) break down of oral pill supply resulting in ... More

  2. Population Education in Sardarnagar

    Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: PSG0037 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This case describes the population education programme conducted by the Family Planning Association of India. After three years of the programme, the director was keen to review the efforts. The case writer interviewed several people connected with the project and they felt that a systematic evaluation of all the activities ... More

  3. The Tale of a Travelling Toaster

    Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

    Reference No: MAR0165 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes the experience of a consumer who buys a toaster, covering prepurchase, purchase decision and postpurchase stages. The problems of consumers in buying and using a product as well as getting aftersales service are illustrated. The case brings out several issues concerning the protection of consumer interests ... More

  4. You and Ramesh

    Authors: Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0297 Pages: 3 Published 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

  5. Rajnigandha Perfumeries

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0314 Pages: 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

  6. The Machine Tool Manufacturers Limited (D) **

    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

  7. Cold Storage for Potato

    Authors: Vathsala, S; Moulik, T K;

    Reference No: BP0107 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case focuses on the conflicts between running a business commercially and fulfilling social objectives. The case also highlights the factors influencing capacity utilization and the problems faced in diversifying. ... More

  8. Heavy Engineering Works Limited **

    Authors: Murthy, A S N; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0130 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More

  9. Radio Valves Corporation

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0305 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Presents a problem in labour cost variances. Requires computation of wage rate, labour mix and labour efficiency variances. ... More

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