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Authors: Dixit, M R; Kanitkar, Ajit;

Reference No: BP0217(B) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1990

Abstract: The case describes the steps taken by Mr. Poonawalla to turn around his company. Sufficient data are given on the various measures taken by him and the rationale behind them. Students are required to evaluate the turnaround strategy and make recommendation for the future. ... More

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Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

Reference No: P&IR0180 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1991

Abstract: A fast-track organization starts showing signs of decline. While prima facie the employees are extremely committed and management is fully alert, some deeper human resources problems seem to account for the turbulence within. A diagnostic study identifies several areas of concerns and the management is wondering what action should it ... More

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Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

Reference No: CMA0708 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1991

Abstract: The case provides information on mulberry silk production in India, and silk production and processing facilities in different states. It also provides information on a silk yarn factory, indicating physical coefficient and financial implications, project costs, raw material requirement and consumption, employment generation, working capital needs, annual sales, viable and ... More

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Authors: Naik, Gopal; Sharma, C K;

Reference No: CMA0710(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1991

Abstract: This case is designed to facilitate discussion on various processes involved in agro input market research. The case is about a pesticide company, Mahesh Agro-Chemicals, which had introduced a synthetic pyrethrold "Borekill" in the eighties for controllin ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Raghuram, G;

Reference No: QM0227 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1991

Abstract: This is a two variable problem in LP that can be used as an introductory case. It also has interesting issues related to shadow process, as well as scope for discussion on marginal contribution benefit versus average contribution benefit. ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G;

Reference No: PROD0208 Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1991

Abstract: Refrigerator Business Group (RBG), a division of Voltas Ltd., is producing 2.5 lakh refrigerators from its plant at Warora, Maharashtra. It has a licensed capacity of 5 lakh units and is planning to increase its production capacity. The firm has two options: to expand the existing plant at Warora or to set ... More

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Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

Reference No: CMA0703 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1991

Abstract: The objective of this note is to prioritize food processing industries for their working capital assistance based on their comparative performance in working capital management, profitability, and return to investment. The note provides information on intensity and solvency management, Management of Iiquidity and solvency cushion and profitability of three basic ... More

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Authors: Gupta, G S;

Reference No: ECO0320 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1991

Abstract: This case is based on a project prepared for the development of rural people in a taluka of Quilon district of Kerala. The project involves bodybuilding works for buses and other commercial vehicles under the cooperative form of organization. The cooperative society is expected to be formed by a group ... More

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Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S;

Reference No: BP0227 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1991

Abstract: The company had initiated a night orderly officer system when the company started to supplement the night security system. For many years the practice continued even after a full-fledged security system was established. The personnel manager wants to review the system. ... More

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Authors: Naik, Gopal; Sharma, C K;

Reference No: CMA0710(C) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1991

Abstract: Mahesh Agro-Chemicals had introduced a synthetic pyrethroid, "Borekill", in the 80s for controlling cotton boll-worms. Once sales of this product saturated, the company extended this chemical to tur pod borer in 1985 in the Bidar-Gulbarga belt of Karnatak ... More

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Authors: Ramachandran, K;

Reference No: BP0230 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1992

Abstract: The case discusses introduction of a new concept in air-cooling, a technologically innovative product, in the place of conventional air coolers. The entrepreneur is faced with three options of technology with various levels of capital investment requirements in the small scale sector, and other implications on the organization in terms ... More

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Authors: Raghuram, G; Mathew, Dilip;

Reference No: PROD0221 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1992

Abstract: This is a case about the primary decisions that were needed to be made in the nationwide distribution of scooters and mopeds manufactured at a plant in Karnataka. The manufacturer had to decide the states in which branches should be located, the best locations in each state, and what the ... More

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