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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

Reference No: BP0058 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Focuses on a pioneer garment-manufacturing companys failure to consolidate its position due to its inability to take advantage of an early entry into the industry. Failure to evolve a clear product-market strategy and to follow up on a national distribution system developed earlier; organizational problems of family enterprise management; and ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0223 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Describes the budget formulation and settlement process arising out of the consultants' recommendations for providing the required linkage between the corporate management's expectations and the potential and opportunities perceived by the operating and executive managements. The nature of participation and involvement of all levels of management  from corporate management to ... More

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Authors: Matthai, Ravi J;

Reference No: MAR0128 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: A national laboratory has changed the focus of its work from "basic" to "applied" research. The change creates new problems in relation to the "culture" of the laboratory, the organization, the motivation of scientists and boundary relationships. ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Govindarajan, V;

Reference No: F&A0214 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The case focuses on the identification of end-users of the corporation's financial statements and their information needs. The case examines the deficiencies of the corporation's Annual Report vis-a-vis the expectations of its end-users. It also deals with the role of auditors in attesting the corporation's accounts. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

Reference No: BP0056(A) Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Describes the companys diversification programme and its rationale. Provides information for evaluating the choice of diversification and the results accomplished up to 1969. ... More

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Authors: Seshan, Suresh A; Mehta, Kiran J; Shah, B G;

Reference No: F&A0115(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: A newly recruited management trainee presents a breakeven chart to explain the reasons for the losses the company has been sustaining since inception. The chart provokes a lot of discussion. Several questions are raised as to the utility of breakeven analysis in a multiproduct situation. Suggestions are also made ... More

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