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: MAR0107(B)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Case (A) describes the problem faced by the company with respect to price revision in a situation where there are two manufacturers of a basic chemical. The "decision tree" approach could be applied to structuring the problem and for getting the action and event sequence laid out in a logical ... 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: BP0051Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Mr. Mahadevan, CIROs purchase manager, has to select a copying machine out of thirteen machines available in the market. Three companies offer four different models each, and one company offers only one model. The emphasis in the analysis will be on determining the demand for work to be done by ... 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: CMA0226(B)Pages: 16Published on: 22, January, 1973
Abstract: This is a follow up of case A. It tells about the new strategy suggested to the company by a marketing consultant. This strategy is based on action research and survey of the command area. While the marketing consultant advocates this strategy for adoption the company has reservations and does ... More
Reference No: CMA0254TEC Pages: 19Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This is a background note indicating the origin and growth of high-yielding varieties programme for paddy in India. It gives details of the varieties evolved and the targets achieved in adoption of these varieties on the farm. Problems involved in obtaining wide acceptance of the HYV are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: CMA0250Pages: 5Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This case is designed to show the interrelationship between procurement, milling and storage place required. The rice mill can keep an inventory of paddy or rice. The mill also has the option of buying paddy from the market at prevailing rates or buy at an earlier period when the prices ... More
