Reference No: F&A0023Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case not only involves appraisal of the problems of accounts receivables financing by a commercial bank but also leads up to a discussion of the determinants of a sound policy for discounting accounts receivables. ... More
Reference No: PROD0045(A)Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes a large maintenance depot of a transport organization and the maintenance schedules followed by the depot with respect to their fleet of buses. It also describes the detailed operations. Because of the restricted time available for the maintenance, the depot manager has to devise a method of ... More
Reference No: BP0026Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Presents, against the industrys background, the company's tactical decision to acquire aeroplanes for transporting newspapers, the history of the company and its leading position in the newspaper industry in India. The major focus of discussion is the inadequacy of the tactical move to take care of changes in customer characteristics. ... More
Reference No: PROD0053Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes a problem faced by the management wherein a decision has to be made whether to buy a Turret Lathe or an Automat to replace the worn-out Turret Lathe. Facts and figures on equipment cost, and operating and maintenance costs for the two types of equipment are given. Students are ... More
Reference No: F&A0046(A)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Deals with the personnel planning and labour cost control problems faced by a large governmentowned steel company. It also covers the special problems that arise in controlling cost in public sector companies. ... More
Reference No: F&A0062Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: A closely held company enters into a new foreign collaboration agreement. It must weigh the tax implications of alternative patterns of shareholding of the new company for Indian and foreign shareholders of the venture. Alternative assumptions of distribution of profits may be made to discuss the issue of shareholding pattern ... More
Reference No: MAR0077Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: An industrial equipment marketing company which markets mining machinery to the coal mines decides to sell boots and uniforms for miners. The company perceives these products as consonant with the rest of its product mix on the ground that they will involve "industrial marketing" to the coal companies. After the ... More
Reference No: QM0020Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Use of present value analysis payback period and annualized profit methods to aid decision making in capital budgeting. Requires John Dearden's note on Capital Budgeting. ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More