Reference No: BP0030(C)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The casewriter has a talk with the General Management manager in charge of the rayon tyre cord plant of the company about his management style and philosophy. This provides a basis for discussion about the attitudes and approaches of Indian managers who have had some exposure to modern management concepts ... More
Reference No: F&A0089Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The Objective of this case is to have the students prepare financial Statements using the annual concept. Several transactions are included to illustrate prepaid expenses, accrued expenses and prepaid revenue.The Case has also served as a good Exam Case. ... More
Reference No: F&A0024(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The BGW Case Series related to the appraisal of a long term Loan to a Manufacturing Company. It also deals with the Fashioning of the terms and Conditions of the Loan in such a way as would reconcile the lender's and the borrower's Points of View. ... More
Reference No: MAR0147Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The brand share of the major product of the company is threatened as a result of heavy incentives offered to consumers by the competitors. The situation requires an immediate decision on the strategy the company should follow to protect its market share. The case can be used with both a ... More
Reference No: F&A0072Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The operating costs of a particular job order have shown a sharp increase compared with the same job order executed in the previous month. The difference has arisen because the job order was machined on separate machines, each having different operating characteristics and costs. The case can be used to ... More
Reference No: BP0030(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Gives an account of events in the early stages of a proposal to establish a modern rayon tyre cord factory with foreign collaboration and foreign loans. The company is well established and is already a diversified industrial giant by Indian standards. The issues raised are: diversification into areas requiring sophisticated ... More
Reference No: F&A0170Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: JML was an integrated heavy machinery manufacturing plant which was set up in collaboration with world-renowned firms for the manufacture of machinery and equipment required for steel, mining, sugar, cement, paper and pulp. The project incurred a heavy overrun of costs due to excessive investment in infrastructural facilities like ... More
Reference No: F&A0216Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with attempts to control critical material costs through the piecemeal introduction of a standard costing system. Some of the aspects dealt with are: 1) comparative cost analysis of alternative sources of imported raw materials; 2) purchase performance analysis through comparison of the actuals with the budgets on the chosen alternative; 3) use ... More
Reference No: F&A0084(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: After a project has been approved for implementation, the mechanism by which it is controlled is discussed. In class, the discussion is mainly about the utility of the mechanism together with exploration of alternatives. ... More
Reference No: F&A0127Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case deals with the need for accounting information for a small business. A change in the nature and size of the business raises questions regarding the type of accounting records that need to be maintained. The relevance of basic accounting concepts and conventions can also be discussed. ... More
Reference No: ECO0146Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case illustrates the contribution of an academically trained person to the growth of business activities. It also symbolizes the effect of education and the environment existing in a princely state in India and the business activities. ... More
Reference No: ECO0156Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case represents the transition of an agency house into a modern business establishment and its diversification into a variety of products. In the class, the case was used to establish a link between the 18th century business environment with that of the 19th century. ... More
Reference No: QM0041Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with a bidding situation faced by a manufacturer. The product is a large transformer needed by an electricity company that is facing low capacity utilization. ... More