Reference No: F&A0233(C)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: This case deals with the factors that facilitate comparison with standards of performance, budgeted or past, separating financial information and performance indicators. The reporting formats used in one of the four product groups are analyzed with a view to developing understanding of design variables in management reporting systems. ... More
Reference No: F&A0189Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case is based on an econometric study conducted by ATIRA, an industry research association, for projecting the demand for cotton textiles during the next ten years. The managing director's anxiety to use the ATIRA report in developing a strategic long range system for the company is described. ... More
Reference No: F&A0206Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: This is an exercise in preparing financial statements after passing a number of adjusting entries given in an unadjusted trial balance. ... More
Reference No: F&A0232Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Mr. Krishnan, a technician entrepreneur, started Sharma Founders and Engineers to manufacture iron cylpebs on a job order basis. When the manufacture of cylpebs proved uneconomical, he took to production of ferrous ground castings by cupola and pit furnace processes. The case describes how the unit is faced with a ... More
Reference No: F&A0193(B)Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case focuses on the administration of management control systems. The impact of a variety of factors, such as organizational structure, top management commitment, individual personalities, inter personal relationships, plus the role and organizational location of the controller are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: ECO0162Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case discusses the price parity problems faced by a metal refining company. In doing this, It takes as its background certain policy decisions at the national level and some international development in the market for metals. The metals discussed are lead and antimony ... More
Reference No: F&A0202Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: A newly formed company has to record a series of transactions it has entered into during the first month of existence. The case requires students to employ basic accounting up to the stage of preparing a trial balance. ... More
Reference No: F&A0238Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: This case involves analysis of relevant ratios and other information for comparing the performance of two societies keeping in view their objectives. It is a good case for discussion in a programme meant for cooperative societies. ... More
Reference No: MAR0102Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case deals with the introduction of an oral analgesic that has a considerable product differentiation and unique selling proposition. Introductory marketing effort of the company is described and a plan for a full launch of the product has to be worked out. ... More
Reference No: PROD0095Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Illustrates the production planning and control system in a medium?sized light engineering company. Apart from providing scope for suggesting improvements in the system, it also brings out the cost aspects of various production planning decisions. It provides sufficient scope for working out in detail an optimum production plan. ... More
Reference No: F&A0209Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Deals with the treatment of deferral of the selling and distribution expenses during 1971- 72. It focuses on the accounting treatment of training, sales promotion and selling, and distribution expenses incurred for the development of demand for fertilizers to be produced by new manufacturing units outside the "economic zones" of the ... More
Reference No: ECO0160Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Discusses the problem of improving the pricing system for movies to be tackled by the cultural committee of the National Institute of communication Mahmedabad, The committee's basic objective in to provide best possible programmers to the institute's community. Therefore, the pricing system is to be decided from different alternatives in ... More
