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Authors: Aggarwal, S C; Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0023 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about a production control situation??how best to utilize the limited number of specialized automatic machines for production of (7 to 10) components of about twelve different designs of a single monopoly product having a limited number of customers but with a slowly growing demand. The machines are being ... More

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Authors: Rao, N N Venkata; Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0065(C) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: To evolve an approach which can provide guidelines for planning the optimal product mix and the best utilization of the company's facilities. To familiarize students with the use of the linear programming technique as a tool for resource allocation in business planning. ... More

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Authors: Subramaniam, S;

Reference No: QM0026 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Pertains to capital budgeting. Students are required to make an investment analysis of the proposed installation of an automatic machine. ... More

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Authors: Dearden, John;

Reference No: F&A0038 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: A presentation of the problem of single versus multiple cost centres. ... More

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Authors: Gandhi, V P;

Reference No: F&A0063 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case presents the financial statements and certain other statements of a company in a nonpriority industry. It seeks to estimate the taxable income of the company from these statements and thereby provide an exercise in company tax. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, Tarun;

Reference No: OB0058(A) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: This case is the first part of a three-part case. It describe the perception of the chief executive who is also the major stock-holder of the company about his subordinates. The case gives some incidents on which the chief executive bases his opinions as well as the perception of the ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0041 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes a situation of deciding between alternative processes of manufacturing a particular part. Details about the methods of manufacture, the times involved and the cost are given so that a meaningful discussion about the relative merits of the alternative could be had. ... More

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Authors: Verma, K K; Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0046(B) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the problems the management faces because of multiplicity of unions and their rivalries. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0026(C) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Outlines the discussions between the case writer and the company's executive. It describes the overall assessment of the introduction of PERT in a new company by the Chief Executive himself. The discussions revolve around the consideration of advantages of PERT by the managerial and supervisory cadres. Thought is also given ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0086 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Describes the different kinds of problems faced by the pioneer of the textile industry in Ahmedabad. It is a study of how modern industrial entrepreneurs came into existence in India. ... More

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Authors: Rao, N N Venkata; Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0139 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The purpose of the case is to evaluate critically the methodology, assumptions and data used by IEMA in framing longrange demand estimates for electric motors in India. Students are expected to suggest an alternative approach if IEMA's forecast is inadequate. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0059 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case involves discussion of issues regarding two topics in marketing research problem formulation and evaluation of a research proposal. Issues regarding how to translate management's concerns into researchable propositions are highlighted. The case deals with issues of expanding the companyowned retail shop network for distributing its textile products. ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0035 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Provides an opportunity for discussing the issues relating to the valuation of preference shares on which dividends have been in arrears for a long period. This valuation of preference shares had to be made at the time of amalgamation. The management was faced with the difficult problem of maintaining a ... More

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Authors: Gandhi, V P;

Reference No: F&A0061 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Companies under a managing agency house and located in the same industrial area decide to start a common services company for facilities like water, electricity, security, steam, firefighting, etc. The question of advisability of starting such a company from the tax angle is raised. ... More

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