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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0144(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0184 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: A leading manufacturer of refrigerators is planning to introduce a new product -- an airconditioner. A study is commissioned to understand the target consumers' buying behaviour. The marketing manager, aided by the findings and recommendations of the research group, needs to devise a promotional strategy. The case provides an ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0320 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The case describes in detail the costing system of a handloom development corporation. The immediate problem faced by the organization is the apparent overpricing of its silk sarees and the resultant inventory build-up. Students can suggest revised prices and evaluate the system from the point of view of cost ... More

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Authors: Bhatnagar, S C; Kaul, Mohan;

Reference No: QM0137(B) Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Describes information requirements and reporting formats for the situation described in Case (A) QM0137(A). The rationale for some reports is discussed, and some changes in documents and their flows are suggested. The computer configuration available for implementing the new system is provided for a detailed design of the new ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0191 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: A new medium-sized-company wants to assess the demand for its scooters in India. The case depicts the problem of demand forecasting for scooters using the regression technique. An alternative approach based on the chain ratio method may also be used. The case provides data on the scooter industry since its ... More

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Authors: Jain, Vivek; Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0108(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Case (B) describes in detail a specific project and a mediumscale paper manufacturi unit which the family is considering. Relevant industry information is briefly sketched. The case raises the following issues: the desirability of the groups pursuing this project, considering the groups strengths and weakness and the paper ... More

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Authors: Issac, Akkanad M;

Reference No: PROD0142(A) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Presents data to help design an integrated production and materials control system for the laboratory chemicals division of a large pharmaceuticals and chemical company. The case may also be used to teach aspects of capacity assessment and addition, batch size and manufacturing cycle determination, etc. Data included in the case ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Raman, K S;

Reference No: F&A0318 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: An exercise in preparing funds flow statements and cash flow statements from the opening and closing balance sheets, profit/loss account and profit/loss appropriation accounts. ... More

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