Reference No: BP0069(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The government can get involved in the management of an industry: 1) as an entrepreneur, 2) by nationalization or 3) by taking over the management under the Industries Act. The case gives the background for the state government to decide whether to recommend takeover or nationalization, or provide financial help to a sick ... More
Reference No: MAR0172Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: India Tobacco Company, premier manufacturers of cigarettes and smoking tobaccos, felt that their future growth lay in investment in the areas considered vital to the national interest. In 1973, it appointed Ulka Advertising Agency to bring out an advertising campaign designed to draw attention to the diversification projects of ITC, namely, ... More
Reference No: QM0100(E)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
Reference No: ECO0234(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A follow-up of ABC Plastics Private Limited (A), this case describes the decisions actually taken by Mr. C.H. Desai, Director of ABC Plastics, a small-scale unit manufacturing rigid PVC pipes, on the choice of export house(s) through which to export the company's products. It also spells out the ... More
Reference No: QM0088Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Deals with the use of computers for management applications in Air India over the decade 1965-66 to 1975-76. It discusses the applications taken up, and the organizational structure of the computer department. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0086Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case deals with the linkages between recruitment systems, selection methods, placement decisions and evaluation of performance on completion of the probationary period. The need for systematic diagnosis and planning at each stage is highlighted so that the overall effectiveness of each officer/department can be improved. ... More
Reference No: F&A0287Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case describes the detailed classification and codification of 1) product groups, production departments, service departments and cost centres, and 2) capital and revenue accounts, financial accounting, cost accounting, classification of factory expenses, etc. from a real life accounting system. The objective is to use it as a vehicle for explaining the ... More
Reference No: BP0087(A)Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case describes the setting up Steel Authority of India Limited as a holding company for steel and associated input industries. It contrasts the various forms of organizations for government administration of indusry - joint stock company form, departmental undertaking, and the statutory corporation. ... More
Reference No: MAR0171(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: After many years of "ethical" promotion, Glaxo's syrupbased tonic, Minadex, was going OTC since the company's management felt that this would help increase sales. A purchase proposition was required to build up an advertising campaign around it. Competitive claims were analyzed by the agency and it was decided to ... More
Reference No: QM0100(C)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
Reference No: ECO0233Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This case deals with the intricacies of international contracting in the export-import business, including the problems of exchange rate fluctuations. The case specifically focuses on the export contract of Super Traders Ltd, Bombay (an export house), with the Textile Trading Corporation, Tedda (Tedda Arab Kingdom), concluded in 1964 on a principal ... More
Reference No: QM0059Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Gives a simplified version of the manufacturing process in the company, which is suitable for practice in the design of computer tape or disk systems for production control. ... More
Reference No: QM0086Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Concerns the establishment of a suitable policy for purchase and stocking of hydraulic oil, a significant item in the company's raw material consumptions. The company has the option of purchasing from a local installation of IOC or from IOC's refinery (taking their blending programme into account) more than five hundred ... More
Reference No: MAR0178Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The 1969 Liberty shirts campaign came in for much debate for its bold and unorthodox approach. Some said the advertising was entertaining but was too sophisticated to sell. Some predicted ruin; only a few wholeheartedly backed the campaign. This case gives the extracts of an article by Mr. Frank Simoes, the ... More