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Authors: Mote, V L;

Reference No: QM0013 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Deals with whether a trial order of 250 wending machines should be accepted. In resolving this problem, it is necessary to compute the contributions per machine and the tooling costs involved, and work out the conditions under which it will be profitable to accept the trial order as there is some ... More

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Authors: George, P.S.;

Reference No: CMA0014(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: An overall picture of a large commercial milk producer who prepares an indigenous milk product and sells it in a big city. ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0038(B) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The Manager of Agricultural Chemical section of the International Divisions of the Consolidated Food Manufacturing Inc. reviews the marketing prospects of fertilizer in India. The teaching strategy is to develop a market research programme. ... More

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Authors: Copen, M R;

Reference No: PROD0013(B) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The manager is thinking of dropping a product because of growing price competition. The production controller and the secretary feel that the product is not profitable and requires too much time. The plant is running below capacity. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: PROD0021 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case deals with decisions to be taken for drawing up a wage payment plan for a proposed tyre manufacturing plant. The focus is on the types of policy decisions that must be made and the systems and types of information required for determining wage levels and wage rates for ... More

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Authors: Bolar, Malathi;

Reference No: P&IR0067(A) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case describes the attempts made by the mill owner's son to streamline the personnel functions of the company. The case lends itself to a discussion on introduction of change and personnel management as well as a more intensive discussion on selection, training, appraisal and organization for personnel management. ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0006(B) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing a factory organization. Existing organization, duties and responsibilities assigned to supervisors, their past experience, education, salary levels, etc, are given in the case. Students are required to identify defects, suggest improvements, and recommend a suitable organization structure to achieve the targeted production programme. ... More

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Authors: Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0030 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Involves the issue of the responsibilities of the materials manager in an engineering oriented manufacturing company. ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0017 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Highlights the various approaches to valuation adopted at the time when three companies were to be merged into one Amalgamated Engineering Company. ... More

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Authors: Copen, M R; Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: PROD0017(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case deals with work simplification and man?machine analysis to determine the best procedure for increasing capacity and organizing work routine to mould plastic box covers. ... More

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Authors: Haynes, Warren W;

Reference No: QM0003(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Deals with allocation of expenses into various types of costs for determining the results of various offices and products. ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0005 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Dissatisfied with the present wholesaling system, the mill wants to change its distribution channels policy. It plans to bypass the wholesalers and go to upcountry semiwholesalers directly. The case includes the recommendations of a consultant as to why, how and what should be done with respect to the company's ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0023 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: The case discusses the problems faced by a milk producers union at the primary society level. It raises the issues of personnel policy at the society level and the pricing policy of milk at the union level. ... More

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Authors: Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0004 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1965

Abstract: Note describing the state of paper industry in India with background on manufacturing process, government controls, raw material availability, and units in operation. ... More

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