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Authors: Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0064(A) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Case (A) pertains to the payment of bonus in a textile mill. By changing the method of calculating depreciation, the management reduces the quantum of bonus. This is objected by the union. A strike is averted by the timely intervention of the manager. In Case (B) P&IR0064(B), both ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0030 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case describes the problems faced by the top management of a large organization following the chief executive's decision to use a computer for some important areas of management. In the background of these problems, Mr. Goyal, who has been charged with the responsibility of understanding and solving the problems, ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0223 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Describes the budget formulation and settlement process arising out of the consultants' recommendations for providing the required linkage between the corporate management's expectations and the potential and opportunities perceived by the operating and executive managements. The nature of participation and involvement of all levels of management  from corporate management to ... More

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Authors: Anand, R K; Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0094(D) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case describes the market development (in different towns), development of product mix, and distribution arrangements of the company. Special emphasis has been put on the distribution costs. Along with the pricing data, it can be used as a case for formulating marketing strategy. ... More

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Authors: Saleem, P A;

Reference No: MAR0130(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Case (B) suggests a formula for compensation structure, including commissions for salesmen. ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R; Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0060 Pages: 36 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The history of DCMs growth and expansion is given to enable the students identify the strategy of this large Indian company which has diversified into various businesses under one setup. ... More

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Authors: Govindarajan, V;

Reference No: F&A0190 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Deals with the preparation of financial statements from incomplete records. ... More

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Authors: Monappa, Arun;

Reference No: P&IR0027 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case is a manpower planning exercise based on a cooperative dairy. It gives factual information about several variables like organization background, investment, sales, past manpower numbers and salary scales. The objective is to predict future managerial manpower requirements, suggest new positions and levels, and changes in the organization, if ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0217 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The case deals with 1) relevance of convertible securities for raising longterm funds in the Indian environment, 2) choice between shortterm borrowing and mediumterm bonds, which are convertible into equity at the option of holders, and 3) comparative merits of loan converted into equity by lending institutions, and convertible bonds ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

Reference No: BP0058 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Focuses on a pioneer garment-manufacturing companys failure to consolidate its position due to its inability to take advantage of an early entry into the industry. Failure to evolve a clear product-market strategy and to follow up on a national distribution system developed earlier; organizational problems of family enterprise management; and ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0239 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The company changes its structure from a functional setup to a profit responsible product group setup so that top management can devote more time to future company policies. The case brings up issues relating to design considerations in structural reorganization in the context of the organization's variables and environmental factors. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0191 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Discusses the stages through which a technician entrepreneur has passed. It gives a good account of how a project is prepared before giving it for financial assistance to a bank/termlending institution. ... More

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Authors: Shukla, H C; Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0022(C) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case deals with the organizational problems arising out of the request of two employees for mutual transfer. Case (A) describes the issues relating to the matter at the lowest level of management. As the matter is not solved at this level, it is taken to the second level of ... More

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