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Authors: Pruthi, S P S;

Reference No: ECO0022 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: This case an interview account of an industrialist belonging to the cotton textiles industry giving on account of his strength and weaknesses. This case, together with "Kasturbhai lalbhai and the Cotton Textiles industry" is used for the purpose of familiarizing the student with the variety of factors responsible for the ... More

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Authors: Karim, A A;

Reference No: MAR0002 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: The case deals with the various procedures adopted in the development of the new "Daisy" soap that was to replace the "Daisy" soap that had lost market shares. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0049(C) Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A description of the feelings of the managing director after a conversation with the new weaving master. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Parameswaran, K V;

Reference No: PROD0049(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: The case describes how, in a small rubber company, the introduction of a new hydraulic press to replace hand?operated presses brings up questions of meeting production targets and wages of workers in the new press. Targets can be met only if working time is reduced by improving the layout ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0015(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Deals with the pricing strategy of a new product by a small manufacturer in an industry dominated by giant multinationals. The case examines how a small unit can enter and expand into the market. The issues related to relative role of price and non-price competition, use of brand names, expectations ... More

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Authors: Desai, D N; Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0014 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Deals with the analysis of factors influencing longterm financing in a textile mill, with emphasis on debtequity relationship. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0017(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Describes how the new general manager tries to change his executives' behaviour, and his attempts to win the executives' and workers' confidence; and its effect on some of the executives who believe in stricter methods. ... More

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Authors: Copen, M R;

Reference No: PROD0013(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Capacity planning is the step subsequent to forecasting the future sales pattern. The note discusses how to find out the plant sizes and their time phasing so that the demand is satisfied at minimum cost. The total cost is discounted to first period. ... More

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Authors: Mote, V L;

Reference No: QM0002 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: The case revolves around the issue of pricing in an oligopolistic market. It discusses issues like use of price cutting for introducing a new product, ability of the firm to withstand retaliation from competitors, and the benefit the society receives from the price fall. The other minor issues raised are ... More

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Authors: Halse, Michael;

Reference No: CMA0009 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1963

Abstract: An explanation of the functions of dairy husbandry division of a major dairy, giving the problems before the manager in establishing a new feed plant. ... More

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Authors: Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0010(A) Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1963

Abstract: A major paper manufacturer is trying to decide whether to bid for some interest in a small government paper mill which has on hand machinery needed to make it a larger unit. ... More

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