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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0092(D) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The case is an extension of Household Products (India) Limited (C). It describes the events that led to the process of decision making for introducing a new brand of soap: idea generation, concept development, product development and testing, marketing mix development for test marketing and the process of test marketing. ... More

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Authors: Monappa, Arun;

Reference No: P&IR0084 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The case illustrates the principle of equity in promotion policies. The equity is disturbed with the introduction of an advanced technology production process. ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0097 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: An integrated case about the problems of a silk filature. Provides ample scope for discussion of the production management aspects in a rural industry. How the general business environment affects the industry is examined. ... More

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Authors: Monappa, Arun;

Reference No: P&IR0087 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The case deals with the source of supply of labour and the recruitment procedures of a rapidly expanding organization. The case covers the change from an informal to a more formal and objective selection system. Consequent to this change, the main source of new hiring became more broad based, to ... More

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Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: BP0044 Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: Describes the pressures and problems faced by a man with a PhD in Organizational Behaviour from abroad, and consulting experience in India, when he decides to get involved in his family business. Dr C.A. Narayanan takes charge of Kannagi Mills, a unit of the Alagappa Group headed by his ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G;

Reference No: F&A0100(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The balance sheets, analysis of profit and loss statements and some balance sheet ratios of ten different industries are given in the case. These industries comprise bank, general insurance, electricity, shipping, iron and steel, hotel, managing agency, trader, airlines corporation, and the State Financial Corporation. In the process, students gain ... More

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Authors: Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0158 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: Focuses on the introduction of formal strategic planning in the organization. The mechanics of the first strategic planning exercise are dealt with in detail. The issue of the linkages between this exercise and the other planning and control activities in the organization is raised. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C;

Reference No: MAR0090 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The case outlines the information needs of a company in planning the introduction of any product. The investigation process used by the company's marketing research executive for meeting the various information needs is given. Students are expected to evaluate the investigation process and the information generated by the research. On ... More

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

Reference No: F&A0187 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The management of Brown (India) Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidy of the Brown Group, UK, was considering various alternatives for raising additional funds for expansion, either by borrowing or by an issue of shares to the Indian public. If the shares are issued to the Indian public, what should ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0183 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The case provides an exercise for a cross-sectional study of operating and financial performance of textile mills and an opportunity to analyse the profit variance of the same mill over two years. ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0215 Pages: 8 Published on: 15, February, 1972

Abstract: Having understood the importance of the new seed industry, the chairman of National Bank Limited was thinking of developing a project on hybrid seed production. In the meantime, the National Seed Corporation, which had undertaken hybrid seed production in Mysore State, approached the bank with a suggestion that the bank ... More

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Authors: Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0193(B) Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: The case focuses on the administration of management control systems. The impact of a variety of factors, such as organizational structure, top management commitment, individual personalities, interpersonal relationships, plus the role and organizational location of the controller are highlighted. ... More

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Authors: Desai, P V; Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0207 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: Given a trial balance, this exercise requires the passing of adjustment entries and the preparation of financial statements. ... More

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Authors: Desai, P V; Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0204 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: An exercise in preparing a statement of the cost of goods manufactured. ... More

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