Reference No: F&A0060Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: In the Indian subsidiary of a foreign concern, the collaboration agreement between the parent and the subsidiary is to continue for ten years. The long range financial statements of the company are to be utilized for estimating the tax liabilities of the foreign holding and the Indian subsidiary companies. ... 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: PROD0026(C)Pages: 4Published 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
Reference No: F&A0035Pages: 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
Reference No: MAR0066Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case offers an illustration of drawing up an actual sample using random number table. Alternative approaches of selecting a sample using a telephone directory as a frame are discussed. The problem of non response and sample error are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: PROD0051(A)Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Discusses the major technological developments accomplished over a period of ten years. Technological problems have been highlighted in particular. In the process of doing its own development work, the company had to face on the one hand many a financial and growth problem, and on the other, further product?development ... More
Reference No: ECO0120Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The note discusses three major questions which attracted the public attention soon after the devaluation of the rupee in 1966: (1) Will devaluation increase our foreign exchange earnings significantly? (2) Will it accelerate the pace of import substitution? (3) Is a general price rise inevitable in the wake of devaluation? ... More
Reference No: ECO0065(B)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: To examine critically the methods employed by the marketing and production departments for planning the production and marketing operations of the company. To evolve an alternative approach which would help the company to increase its profits Performanc. ... More
Reference No: QM0018Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case illustrates the technique of solving a transport problem involving two warehouses and several destinations. This involves optimizing based on two different criteria. This case illustrates the transportation problem in linear programming. ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More
