Reference No: P&IR0031(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... More
Reference No: F&A0299Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A case in comprehensive profit variance analysis. Gives the standards for three products, the budget for the year and the actuals for a particular month. Enables generation of all variances (sales, material, labour, variable overheads and fixed overheads) to explain the difference between the actual monthly profit and the budgeted ... More
Reference No: MAR0197(B)Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case raises issues concerning organization of the marketing function. It describes the evolution of the marketing organization, and discusses the experience with recent organizational arrangements. A novel form of organization, involving parallel organizations for new products and established products, adopted by the company is discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0401Pages: 12Published on: 2, September, 1976
Abstract: The case is formulated around different aspects of expansion of the textile market in the rural areas. It first deals with various possibilities of marketing textiles in the rural areas, which are mostly in the nature of "know your market" in the sphere of textile marketing. It then provides information ... More
Reference No: BP0069(C)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Presents the problems the authorized controller faced in running a unit after taking over the company under the Industries Act. The case is particularly useful in focusing or reestablishing the relations with foreign collaborators and suppliers for turning the company around. ... More
Reference No: QM0101(E)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More