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Authors: Nangia, R;

Reference No: BP0013 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The Editor is faced with public relations problem of an ad run by an airlines of an enemy country which, if printed, would appear two weeks after the outbreak of hostilities. ... More

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Authors: Pruthi, S P S;

Reference No: ECO0027 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: An outline of the steps necessary to establish an industrial undertaking in India. The student is asked "Is there an economic rationale for these regulations ? Are there effective constitutional restanraints in the scope of these regulation ?" ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L; Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0014(C) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The manager of the dairy is trying to appraise recent improvements in profit and loss achievements, related to various management actions and provide for further improvement. ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0033(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Includes recommendations of a committee appointed by the government to review the working of the corporation and suggest changes in the organizational structure. In the context of data provided in case (A) (BP0033), raises the issues of future strategy of the company and the policies and structure needed to implement ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Krishna, Gopal;

Reference No: F&A0133 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Deals with the problem of performance appraisal of branch agents in a bank. Five senior executives stationed at the head office annually rate the agents' personality traits, skills, and branch routine and work. The main objective of the appraisal system is executive development and promotion decisions. The appraisal is not ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0096 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The company is on the verge of developing a new organization structure because of increased activities. The case provides adequate information about the nature of the company, the functions that are to be performed, and the personnel required for developing the organization structure. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0215 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Deals with the Ministry of Tourism's (and the consultant's) efforts to assess the profitability and performance of the hotel industry. An attempt to develop "uniform accounting" formats and a scheme of "inter-firm comparison" is described. Both involve controversial judgements by the consultant. A complex set of actual financial statements ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0036 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Deals with a fraud by a partnership firm dealing as commission agents in cloth, and enjoying a hypothecation (and bills purchase) limit with Lakeview Bank against cloth bales in the process of despatch or in transit. The case describes the procedures for ensuring a healthy use of the limits and ... More

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Authors: Tripathi, D; Mehta, M J;

Reference No: ECO0146 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case illustrates the contribution of an academically trained person to the growth of business activities. It also symbolizes the effect of education and the environment existing in a princely state in India and the business activities. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Kashyap, S P;

Reference No: MAR0084 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case presents a recorded dialogue between an insurance salesman and a prospect. Students are expected to evaluate the sales presentation made by the salesman, and are required to identify the special problems that an insurance salesman faces when calling on the prospects in view of the important differences that ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0122(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The accountant of Rekha Limited, a large Indian company, suggests certain changes in capital budgeting. He proposes the use of discounted payback period as a measure of investment worth and as a procedure for estimating the cost of capital the company should use as a discount rate for accepting project ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Sheth, N R; Krishna, Gopal;

Reference No: F&A0138(C) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Describes the efforts made by the management and union leaders to patch up their differences and come closer together. ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Sheth, N R; Gandhi, J S;

Reference No: F&A0174(C) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Case (C) examines the role of a specialist in a bank, and analyses the way an agricultural scientist is absorbed within the traditional banking organization. ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R; Nanda, D A;

Reference No: MAR0147 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The brand share of the major product of the company is threatened as a result of heavy incentives offered to consumers by the competitors. The situation requires an immediate decision on the strategy the company should follow to protect its market share. The case can be used with both a ... More

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