Most Popular cases

List of Most Popular Cases

  1. Mayank's Dilemma

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0389 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Introduces the various concepts of inflation accounting. It questions the assumptions behind generally accepted accounting principles, and explores other alternatives like current cost and purchasing power, and adjusted financial statements. The distinction between accounting income and economic income is highlighted. ... More

  2. Shyam Lal and Associates

    Authors: Bhat, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0396 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: The objective of this case is to discuss the time value of money and the role of discount rate in discounting procedure while evaluating any investment project or repayment schedule. The importance of concepts like present value and future value is discussed. Students are assigned to use factors like FVFn, ... More

  3. Landless Women Farm Labour

    Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: BP0200 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Here is a situation where two national policies family welfare and labour welfare appear to be contradictory at the delivery end, and throw up conflicts between the two implementing agencies. As a result, there could be confusion in understanding or even misunderstanding the overall governmental policy. How could such a ... More

  4. Managing a Messy Task

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0662 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: The case relates to mess management in an educational institute which is used by four hundred and fifty students and by four hundred non-supervisory staff who are unionized, frequently resorting to mass leave, campaigns and agitation. There is a mess committee represented by students, faculty, the warden and the staff ... More

  5. Indian Airlines: Caravelle Maintenance Planning

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Narayanan, N;

    Reference No: QM0211 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: The case depicts a maintenance planning and scheduling problem for the Caravelle aircraft fleet of Indian Airlines. Major inspections and maintenance required to be carried out after a specified number of flying hours are described. The objective is to develop preventive maintenance schedules to ensure proper utilization of the available ... More

  6. Jessani Bros

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0387 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: By presenting a recent history of the firm, the case provides an opportunity to students to appreciate the environment in which operating and financial decisions are made. It is a comprehensive case dealing with ratio and fund analysis, operating cycle concept, setting up of targets, assessment of funds needs, and ... More

  7. Central Equipment Company (CEC)

    Authors: Pandey, I M; Bhat, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0394 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: The objective of this case is to identify and relate the factors which should be taken into account while making financing decisions. The case focuses on the EBITEPS analysis, degree of financial leverage, and degree of operating leverage. Factors like control, flexibility, and cash flow consequences are also highlighted. ... More

  8. Madras Refineries Limited

    Authors: Murthy, L S; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0202 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Describes the inventory practices used by Madras Refineries with respect to crude and finished products (diesel, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel, etc.) inventory. The steps taken for managing inventory of crude are: continuous contact with suppliers, predicting availability of crude over a planning cycle, and taking corrective action in time. Close ... More

  9. Perceived Risk and Rural Entrepreneurship (Parts I & II)

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0667 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1988

    Abstract: Six sets of situations have been reproduced from "The Rural University: Experiment in Educational Innovation" to identify four types of risks, viz. technical, economic, social, and environmental. The case analysis suggests that there could be at least three propositions about "risk and rural entrepreneurship." These are: 1) In any set of ... More

Items 2371 to 2385 of 4298

per page

My Cart

You have no items
in your shopping cart.