Reference No: BP0167Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Sets out an industrialist's response to demands, pressures, and threats to help the Congress Party financially during the Emergency. After briefly introducing the subject of political finance by businesses, the first part discusses the relevant political environment during Emergency, the industry and the industrialist, and the types and nature of ... More
Reference No: QM0130Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More
Reference No: F&A0087Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a case in comprehensive variance analysis. Requires computation of material, labour, and variable and fixed overheads in a process-costing situation. Variances have to be worked out on equivalent units of production rather than on just finished goods. ... More
Reference No: F&A0309Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a comprehensive case in variance analysis covering material, labour and overhead variances. Analysis of variances needs to be followed by assigning responsibility for the variances. ... More
Reference No: MAR0185Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A consumer goods company is interested in evaluating the performance of its dealers. A quarterly statement, giving information on profitability and capital structure, is obtained from the dealers. The issues in the case concern the interpretation and analysis of the statements of two dealers. Interesting possibilities exist for analyzing dealer ... More
Reference No: QM0120Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the problem of traffic congestion at a busy crossing in Ahmedabad. Data has been provided on the pattern of arrival of different modes of transport from different directions at the square. Issues arising out of heterogeneity in modes of transportation are raised and alternative ways of resolving this problem ... More
Reference No: P&IR0031(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... More
Reference No: OB0011Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case raises issues related to the introduction and actualization of the method of objective tests in the selection of personnel for government agencies. ... More
Reference No: F&A0299Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A case in comprehensive profit variance analysis. Gives the standards for three products, the budget for the year and the actuals for a particular month. Enables generation of all variances (sales, material, labour, variable overheads and fixed overheads) to explain the difference between the actual monthly profit and the budgeted ... More
Reference No: P&IR0072(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case deals with the problems of manpower planning for workers' category in TELCO, Poona. It gives the steps followed by the Manpower Planning Cell between 1969-73 up to the stage of submission of Manpower Planning Proposal No.2. This proposal identifies the phased needs for manpower, locates alternative sources for ... More
