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

Reference No: F&A0108 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Provides an opportunity to compare the financial position and performance of one particular mill vis-a-vis other selected mills located in that area. It also points out the limitations of inter-firm study. ... More

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Authors: Seshan, Suresh A; Ramanathan, K V;

Reference No: F&A0072 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The operating costs of a particular job order have shown a sharp increase compared with the same job order executed in the previous month. The difference has arisen because the job order was machined on separate machines, each having different operating characteristics and costs. The case can be used to ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C;

Reference No: MAR0088 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: A small machine shop is facing the problem of developing a source of supply for castings needed for cylinder liners for an automobile company. Important factors to be considered are price, quality and regularity of supply. There are three possible sources, but their past records on the three factors are ... 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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Authors: Tripathi, D;

Reference No: ECO0145 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case illustrates the impact of education on the modernization of Indian business. It traces the growth of a business house which has been known for its efficiency and imagination. ... More

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Authors: Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0003 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: A new competitive threat appears after the manager has undertaken some changes subsequent to the earlier date. The question of possible further steps, including merger with competitors, arises. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0094 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Discusses the comparative efficiency of two winding technologies in a textile mill. Students and the author, as a project, collected the material for the case in the first place. It throws light upon areas of related decision-making in the textile process ... More

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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla; Anand, K K;

Reference No: P&IR0074 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case gives the organization and functions of the personnel department of an international company. It describes areas of personnel management, which are centrally controlled, and areas that are decentralized in different countries. ... More

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Authors: Paul, S; Rao, N N Venkata;

Reference No: ECO0019 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case deals with forecasting the market demand for a leading brand of vegetable oil called "Vanaspati." The problem is viewed from the point of view of a company that controls a substantial market share of this product in India. Students are asked to prepare a longterm forecast of ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0016 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: This case is about estimating the likely longterm growth in demand for steel castings in the country using the enduse method. Students are asked to assess the scope for the company's expansion through an analysis of demand for steel castings during the next five to ten years,the ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0095 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case examine a very dramatic moment in the life of a company which was to open the bills of lading relating to the imports of machinery on the day following devaluation of the rupee during June 1966. The enhanced financial commitment on the part of the company because of devaluation ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0093 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Raises the question of how the following three items should be treated in accounts: 1) exceptional repairs of a nonrecurring nature; 2) substantial advertising and publicity expenditure; and 3) structural additions and alterations. The chief accountant's opinions are expressed in the case, while in the class other viewpoints are to be brought ... More

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