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: ECO0091Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case discusses the different alternative for investment at the macro level in the field of communication. The areas of investment involved in the case related to the investment in the television in the radio and the newspaper as alternative communication media. The case was used as part of problems ... 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: 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&A0098Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: A consultant has given the report that large profits could be made if the company works three shifts instead of the present one shift. While discussing this at a meeting, all the differences between the sales and the production departments come out. In the class, solutions to the problems raised ... More
Reference No: ECO0155Pages: 36 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Deals with a pricing problem in the public sector. The pricing of natural gas, which was obtained as a by product in some of the oilfields of the Oil and Natural Gas Commission, became a controversial issue because of the monopolistic position of the Commission. An arbitrator was appointed by ... More
Reference No: P&IR0039Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case relates to a change in the size of lift from 5" to 6" in the roto coner section of the winding department in the subsidiary of a foreign company, and the consequent human problem of resistance. ... More
