Reference No: BP0091(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Sets out the background, including the policy considerations that led to the setting up of the company (FCI), its assigned tasks and objectives, and the initial perception of top management of the corporation and interested outsiders about the strategy it had to adopt to achieve the set tasks. Students would ... More
Reference No: F&A0290Pages: 35Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Describes the accounting adjustments made by the management that is subsequently audited and found to be without any operational basis. The auditors allege that sales have been inflated, adjustments have been made in receivables and inventories, and profit figures increased. This happens when the profit and loss account is to ... More
Reference No: QM0101(A)Pages: 6Published 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
Reference No: MAR0154(A)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A large consumer products company, which relies on direct distribution to the retail level, is concerned about the selling skills of its sales force in a competitive environment. Sales training in the form of short refresher courses is being proposed to upgrade selling skills. ... More
Reference No: BP0076(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Sets out the organizational arrangements in the Indian Airlines prevailing in 1968 71, and describes: a) the historical evolution of the corporation, b) relevant parts of the Air Corporation Act to indicate the governmental framework within which the organization operates, c) the organizational structure, and d) parts of the personnel policies. ... More
Reference No: CMA0382Pages: 5, 6Published on: 16, December, 1975
Abstract: This is a case on investment analysis. An entrepreneur was considering the feasibility of buying trawlers. Based on the available data, he was convinced of the desirability of investing in trawlers. When he approached a bank for a loan, the bank manager questioned the profitability of the scheme. It was ... More
Reference No: CMA0362Pages: 12Published on: 4, October, 1975
Abstract: Describes the findings of an evaluation study of the poultry duck farms in Assam. The case can be used to illustrate the yardsticks for evaluating the performance of a programme. ... More
Reference No: CMA0373Pages: 9Published on: 4, October, 1975
Abstract: This case is based on the estimation study on an SFDA/MFAL scheme in Assam. The case presents the targets achieved and some reasons for the shortfall in achieving the targets. It can be used to highlight the role of estimation as a management function. ... More
Reference No: CMA0371Pages: 12Published on: 1, October, 1975
Abstract: The case describes the various steps followed in conducting a marketing research activity for fish in an urban area. The results of the study are summarized. It can be used to illustrate the steps involved in marketing research and the possible uses of the research findings. ... More
