Reference No: BP0055Pages: 48Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the operational problems faced by the first company set up to manufacture complete bicycles in India; illustrates how the pricing policy (to fight competition from imported cycles) and higher wage structure became detrimental to the survival of the company; and brings out the policy of tariff protection and other ... More
Reference No: F&A0275Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case focuses on an expansion programme coupled with a change in the product mix. The situation provides material for 1) assessment of the impact of product mix change on working capital, and 2) assessment of the incremental working capital requirements on expansion. The case shows how the additional working funds needed ... More
Reference No: MAR0130(A)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Case (A) deals with the problem of deciding how much emphasis to put on dealer network vis-a-vis company's own salesmen. It also describes the commission structure of salesmen and related problems. ... More
Reference No: OB0012Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This is a Description of the Career background of a high achievement oriented small industry entrepreneur. This is useful for studying the behaviour background of small industry entrepreneur. ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(F)Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the problems experienced by L&T in fixing relative profit responsibilities for its regional offices and product divisions. The nature of operations of these two centres are described and their operational characteristics highlighted. The case requires the formulation of criteria to determine profit centres and the application of such ... More
Reference No: OB0048Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This is the study of a passive entrepreneur who could not prosper because of lack of initiative, although the environment offered him a lot of opportunities. ... More
Reference No: BP0052Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the history and growth of an Indian company that was the first to manufacture polystyrene in the country. Useful in identifying the strategies and policies followed by the company and the evaluation of their results; provides a comparison with the Synthetics and Chemicals Case (BP0040) in terms of product, ... More
Reference No: ECO0161Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Jaya Pipes Limited was promoted in October 1960 by Mr. M L Agrawal to manufacture pipes, tubes, and other contrivances out of iron, steel and such other such materials. As steel scrap was relatively cheaper at the time of its inception the planet installed was suitable for the manufacturing scrap-based pipes. ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Traces the growth of Larsen and Toubro Limited from an import house of engineering goods to its current position as one of the largest industrial houses, manufacturing engineering goods. The environmental, organizational and market variables responsible for the growth of L&T are traced, and the relative changes of the ... More
Reference No: ECO0183Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the inception-level problems faced by an electronics company. The change in the definition of a small-scale unit has apparently created problems in getting raw materials and foreign exchange allocated. The case also highlights the procedural aspects of industrial development and the role of various regulatory authorities. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0022(B)Pages: 4Published 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
