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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0092(B) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the post takeover operations of Ganesh Flour Mills by a professional group of managers. Raises the question of ownership of the company in the context of the surpluses generated after the takeover and highlights the temporary character of the takeover of management and the problems in the reconstruction of ... More

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Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

Reference No: QM0088 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Deals with the use of computers for management applications in Air India over the decade 1965-66 to 1975-76. It discusses the applications taken up, and the organizational structure of the computer department. ... More

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Authors: Ram Mohan, A V; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0101(E) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Singh, A K;

Reference No: F&A0263(G) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The planning manager wonders how effective the budgetary control and performance-reporting system has been in terms of its original objectives. Operational and managerial issues relating to environmental scanning, target setting, potential identification, etc., and an inadequate effort on the part of head office officials to guide their branch managers in ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Subroto Sen; Sethna, Beheruz;

Reference No: MAR0174 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: When Vicks Vaporub was introduced, a few similar balms were already well entrenched in the Indian market. It was now up to Richardson Hindustan Limited to position Vicks in such a way that the consumers perceived it as different, from the other multipurpose balms. Vicks Vaporub was given a specific ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: BP0067(A) Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: A top executive with experience in the manufacturing business of a multinationals consumer goods subsidiary and Government of Indias international trading company is appointed by the Finance Ministry to the top post of a large nationalized bank. The case highlights the dilemma this executive faces in reconciling sharply differing views ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0081(E) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Presents an interview with a new Chief Executive of the bank, and describes how the Chief Executive views the bank and its priorities and style. It might be useful to contrast this case with the Punjab National Bank (B) (BP0082) case to understand the differences between the styles of the ... More

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Authors: Wadhva, C D;

Reference No: ECO0234(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: A follow-up of ABC Plastics Private Limited (A), this case describes the decisions actually taken by Mr. C.H. Desai, Director of ABC Plastics, a small-scale unit manufacturing rigid PVC pipes, on the choice of export house(s) through which to export the company's products. It also spells out the ... More

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Authors: Ranade, Ashok; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0100(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0263(C) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: The phenomenal expansion of SBI in terms of the number of branches, their geographical dispersion, and the areas of activities, necessitated a study of the organizational objectives and structure. The study broadly defined the objectives of the bank, profit, market penetration, and position of leadership in the market. To ensure ... More

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