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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0033(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Includes recommendations of a committee appointed by the government to review the working of the corporation and suggest changes in the organizational structure. In the context of data provided in case (A) (BP0033), raises the issues of future strategy of the company and the policies and structure needed to implement ... More

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Authors: Seshan, Suresh A;

Reference No: F&A0126 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case involves the preparation of a balance sheet and a profit and loss statement, on the basis of descriptive transactions, in a theatre business. The case facilitates use of the accrual and realization concepts. ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Krishna, Gopal;

Reference No: F&A0143(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Describes the introduction of a formal appraisal system in a bank that has a tradition of personalized recruitment, promotion and evaluation procedures. The idea is to reward officers who have stood by the management in a period of crisis. Under the new scheme, the head office asks the branch managers ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0159 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Action has to be taken against the company, which has been continuously defaulting in paying instalments and interest. Follow-up procedures are analyzed and discussed. ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R; Nanda, D A;

Reference No: MAR0147 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The brand share of the major product of the company is threatened as a result of heavy incentives offered to consumers by the competitors. The situation requires an immediate decision on the strategy the company should follow to protect its market share. The case can be used with both a ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0215 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Deals with the Ministry of Tourism's (and the consultant's) efforts to assess the profitability and performance of the hotel industry. An attempt to develop "uniform accounting" formats and a scheme of "inter-firm comparison" is described. Both involve controversial judgements by the consultant. A complex set of actual financial statements ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0021(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Case (B) P&IR0021(B) describes an incentive scheme launched by the management apparently to provide higher job satisfaction to workers. This can be discussed in relation to the philosophy and practices of wage incentives in industry. ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0036 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Deals with a fraud by a partnership firm dealing as commission agents in cloth, and enjoying a hypothecation (and bills purchase) limit with Lakeview Bank against cloth bales in the process of despatch or in transit. The case describes the procedures for ensuring a healthy use of the limits and ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Krishna, Gopal;

Reference No: F&A0133 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Deals with the problem of performance appraisal of branch agents in a bank. Five senior executives stationed at the head office annually rate the agents' personality traits, skills, and branch routine and work. The main objective of the appraisal system is executive development and promotion decisions. The appraisal is not ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Sheth, N R; Gandhi, J S;

Reference No: F&A0174(C) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Case (C) examines the role of a specialist in a bank, and analyses the way an agricultural scientist is absorbed within the traditional banking organization. ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: BP0014(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: A municipal dairy is operating at a loss, and the General Management manager is brought to task by the Municipal Commissioner. The case gives financial, historical purchasing, sales, and productmix information, as well as several alternative lines of action.he case can be discussed alone or can be followed ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0030(C) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The casewriter has a talk with the General Management manager in charge of the rayon tyre cord plant of the company about his management style and philosophy. This provides a basis for discussion about the attitudes and approaches of Indian managers who have had some exposure to modern management concepts ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0122(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The accountant of Rekha Limited, a large Indian company, suggests certain changes in capital budgeting. He proposes the use of discounted payback period as a measure of investment worth and as a procedure for estimating the cost of capital the company should use as a discount rate for accepting project ... More

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