Most Popular cases

Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

Reference No: PSG0019 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case describes a FPAI project for distributing contraceptive oral pills in a rural block of 80,000. The administrator, prior to launching the project, was aware of two major shortcomings of earlier projects: 1) no medical screening of women before prescribing the pills and 2) break down of oral pill supply resulting in ... More

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Authors: Jaikumar, V;

Reference No: F&A0297 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Presents a problem in the analysis of overhead variance. Variances have to be calculated based on the volume of output and the volume (labour hours worked). Finally, the controversy as to which of these two methods is right has to be resolved. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

Reference No: PSG0037 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case describes the population education programme conducted by the Family Planning Association of India. After three years of the programme, the director was keen to review the efforts. The case writer interviewed several people connected with the project and they felt that a systematic evaluation of all the activities ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Jaikumar, V;

Reference No: F&A0314 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the use of relevant costs for analysis, and managerial decisions, in a joint product situation. Decisions involve choices between 1) alternative processes; 2) alternative uses of by product 3) new and old equipment; and 4) the activities to be pursued or dropped. Cost analysis could cover product line profitabilities and breakeven under ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0087(B) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This is a complementary case to the SAIL (A) case. While the (A) case describes the organization structure and systems of the holding company, (B) case describes the concerns of Parliament. (B) case can either be used along with the (A) case or in a separate session after the (A) ... More

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Authors: Saiyadain, M S; Bhattacharya, J N;

Reference No: P&IR0033 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case highlights decisionmaking on promotion. A decision on whom to be promoted as the general manager has to be taken, given data on six candidates. ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: OB0021(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The terms and conditions of service of two hundred and forty?eight monthly?paid employees of the Madras establishment are set out. The union's charter of demands is annexed. To be used for introducing an exercise in collective bargaining. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0305 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Presents a problem in labour cost variances. Requires computation of wage rate, labour mix and labour efficiency variances. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, A S N; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0130 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More

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Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: BP0111(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Provides the background to the appointment of a part-tim Chairman of an ailing public sector company. ... More

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