Reference No: MAR0002Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with the various procedures adopted in the development of the new "Daisy" soap that was to replace the "Daisy" soap that had lost market shares. ... More
Reference No: ECO0001(E)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case involves the considerations for the purchase of Boeing 707s in order to remain in business in competition with other carriers. ... More
Reference No: ECO0028(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case highlights the experience of a lending company in its dealing with the government machinery. It includes an analysis of the problems of (A) Industrial Licensing, (B) capital issue, (C) Import of capital goods, (D) Foreign collaboration ... More
Reference No: MAR0013(J)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Dissatisfied with the system of distribution through stockists, the top management of the firm was considering whether it should replace this distribution system by its own distribution system. Criteria for evaluating alternative systems of distribution can be discussed effectively with the help of this case. ... More
Reference No: PROD0016(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case reviews operating procedures of the company in view of the need for increased production and the plant superintendent's proposal to buy new machinery to provide additional production capacity. ... More
Reference No: QM0016Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This case essentially centres around the problem of capital budgeting. For evaluating the desirability of the investment, the student must prepare a production programme from the data given and on this basis prepare an estimate of the cash inflows. He is able to see the applicability of linear programming to ... More
Reference No: MAR0012Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Describes various salesmen's incentive schemes. Arguments in favour and against group incentive versus individual incentive systems are put forward. The question as to whether the company should use a different incentive scheme for managers as compared to the salesmen is discussed. Problems of implementation of incentive schemes are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: F&A0054Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Covers two subjects: 1) an accounting policy for the provision of bad debts, and 2) an accounting policy for the self insurance scheme. Highlights the implications of the accounting policy on the annual report. ... More
Reference No: OB0016Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The executive director is trying to decide whether to implement a central training scheme for the recently decentralized group of companies comprising HAFE. The training centre issue focuses on the problems and implications of decentralization and how inter-group rivalries affect decision-making in this area. ... More