Reference No: PROD0031Pages: 37Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The increasing cost of maintenance of the company's large generating station is worrying the management. The case describes maintenance planning and control procedures in all its different sections, viz. boiler houses, turbine sections, cooling towers, etc. The budgets and cost control procedures are also given. The student is required to ... More
Reference No: P&IR0017(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of succession in an expanding organization, the way the Chairman handles the problem, and the reorganization involved. At another level, it deals with problems of authority and peer relationships. ... More
Reference No: ECO0071(A)Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case discusses Tata Iron and Steel Company's decision to expand the output of steel to 2 million tonnes in 1956. It involves all the relevant micro and macro level factors such as government policy, project planning, technological change, return on investment, etc. ... More
Reference No: CMA0088Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is on one of the aspects of functional management in dairying organizations viz. processing. The specific aspect dealt within this case is utilization of plant machinery. The example of a village unit is quoted where plant machinery was not used efficiently. The alternatives for avoiding such a situation ... More
Reference No: F&A0018Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Problems and considerations involved in estimating depreciation charge on written down value and straight-line methods are discussed. The changing of depreciation method has to be evaluated in the light of a change in profit figures for reporting purposes, conversions and accepted accounting principles. ... More
Reference No: CMA0129(A)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The study deals with four farm families exposed to different improved agricultural practices recommended by the extension team at village level. ... More
Reference No: ECO0009(A)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case outlines a demand study relating to cotton textiles prepared by the Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association in 1959. It may be used to evaluate the ATIRA study in terms of its methodology and assumptions and to illustrate the use of log Modls in Forecasting ... More
Reference No: BP0014(D)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The dairy managers are examining their distribution systems to discover if any further improvement in profit and loss position is possible, following action taken as a result of previous policy decisions [shown in cases (A) BP0014, (B) BP0015 & (C) BP0016]. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0070Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Labour problems arise due to shifting of a factory to a different location after expansion. The issues pertain to providing transport and housing to workmen and to adjusting their wages. ... More
Reference No: MAR0031(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Evolution of the advertising problem for a detergent soap on the basis of the analysis of the product, and reports of the company's marketing research department and its advertising officer. ... More
Reference No: F&A0027Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Outlines a development bank's appraisal of a loan and underwriting proposal from an electrical manufacturing company. The student is required to fashion the terms and conditions of the loan. ... More
Reference No: ECO0018Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case Concerns the small car investment project about which the Government of India was to announce a decision in 1955. The problem was: In view of the existing idle capacity in the indigenous industry, and the foreign exchange shortage, was the decision to go ahead with a new Small car ... More
