Reference No: MAR0059Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case involves discussion of issues regarding two topics in marketing research problem formulation and evaluation of a research proposal. Issues regarding how to translate management's concerns into researchable propositions are highlighted. The case deals with issues of expanding the company owned retail shop network for distributing its textile products. ... More
Reference No: F&A0074Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of measurement of departmental performance in an integrated steel foundry, and raises questions on transfer pricing practices. In the class, questions on transfer pricing policy and the mode of departmental performance evaluation are raised. The question whether decentralization should at all be adopted is ... More
Reference No: PROD0045(B)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the situation prevailing in the Transport Services Corporation after some improvements in maintenance methods have been introduced. It provides necessary data for simulating the queuing model, and for determining the bottlenecks and how these could be avoided. ... More
Reference No: CMA0079Pages: 12Published on: 7, February, 1967
Abstract: The case is about a study of the economics of exporting raw materials for cattle feed and substituting the exported quantity of nutrients by growing fodder crops versus not exporting it. The case was used for class discussion as one of the macro-level problems of Indian Agriculture in MAI course. ... More
Reference No: CMA0076Pages: 10Published on: 20, February, 1967
Abstract: The firm's dilemma regarding exports to U.K. in view of the changed cost structure, government desire to encourage exports to U.K. versus the conditions created due to bilateral agreements which promote exports to soft currency areas. ... More
Reference No: CMA0080Pages: 12Published on: 14, March, 1967
Abstract: The case is on costing of farm power used by Indian farmers. The concepts of total operating cost, fixed cost, variable cost, opportunity cost, etc. for different sources of farm power (e.g. bullocks, power tiller, tractors, etc.) are discussed. Factors affecting the rate of replacement of bullock power by ... More
Reference No: CMA0081Pages: 13Published on: 21, March, 1967
Abstract: Deals with many managerial techniques such as planning, coordination, optimal utilization of natural resources and study of alternative sources of farm power for cost minimization. It highlights the concept of opportunity cost, incremental cost profit analysis with given restraints regarding adoption of new techniques such as mechanical power for Indian ... More
Reference No: CMA0097(A)Pages: 9Published on: 19, October, 1967
Abstract: The case relates to the problem of developing sales organization for Amuldan. Detailed information on which manager could set in defining job specification and sales training is provided. ... More
Reference No: CMA0097(B)Pages: 4Published on: 19, October, 1967
Abstract: The case relates to the problem of developing sales organization for Amuldan. Detailed information on which manager could set in defining job specification and sales training is provided.
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Reference No: F&A0083(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case describes a reporting system based on an Indian technique known as "parta" which is similar to the "contribution" theory. The difference between "parta" and "contribution", and the question whether the former is better in the Indian context, are discussed in class. Further, a better reporting system with a ... More
Reference No: OB0043Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: A manager of a medium?sized engineering factory was faced with the problem of retrenching two hundred and seventy?five production workers. The case describes the process of retrenchment, which, though, of great material advantage to the company, raises some questions about professional ethics, as well as the long?term ... More
Reference No: ECO0068Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case examines a strike in a public sector undertaking. It highlights issues such as recognition of unions, recruitment policies, inter union rivalry and effect of central and state labour laws. It is used to familiarize students with the variety of problems involved in industrial relations situations. ... More
