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Authors: Matthai, Ravi J;

Reference No: MAR0128 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: A national laboratory has changed the focus of its work from "basic" to "applied" research. The change creates new problems in relation to the "culture" of the laboratory, the organization, the motivation of scientists and boundary relationships. ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0220 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Deals with the problem of investment of welfare fund trust created by the company as a substitute for gratuity. ... More

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Authors: Seshan, Suresh A; Mehta, Kiran J; Shah, B G;

Reference No: F&A0115(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: A newly recruited management trainee presents a breakeven chart to explain the reasons for the losses the company has been sustaining since inception. The chart provokes a lot of discussion. Several questions are raised as to the utility of breakeven analysis in a multiproduct situation. Suggestions are also made ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

Reference No: BP0040(B) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Covers the history of Synthetics and Chemicals Limited between 1958 and 1961, and describes its plans for further expansion in synthetic rubber manufacturing in the wake of the developments in the Indian petrochemical industry since 1961. Provides scope for discussing the pros and cons of further expansion. ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0266(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 20, February, 1974

Abstract: Deals with the investment decisions on the processing of paddy in Sri Lanka. There is a comparison between the existing system of processing and a new system of processing. The objective of the case is to show how the capital budgeting technique could be used for investment decisions in paddy ... More

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Authors: Sharan, Girja;

Reference No: CMA0313 Pages: 7 Published on: 24, July, 1974

Abstract: This case discusses the problem as to the decision whether an investment for expanding the production facilities through additional equipment and of labour is worthwhile for Kishore Bharat. ... More

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Authors: Sambrani, Shreekant;

Reference No: CMA0262 Pages: 12 Published on: 17, August, 1974

Abstract: An agro-chemicals firm is considering expanding the production of two of its major pesticides in powder form. It feels that the markets are located in the north west south-east parts of the country. The bulk of the products consists of filler material, which has to be transported for over 700 km. ... More

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Authors: Vyas, V S;

Reference No: CMA0275 Pages: 2 Published on: 13, September, 1974

Abstract: It is a Schematic budget of the income and expenditure of a Agro-Services societies prepared on the basis of data collected in a taluka survey. ... More

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Authors: Gaikwad, V R; Misra, Sasi B;

Reference No: CMA0304 Pages: 13 Published on: 16, October, 1974

Abstract: The chief executive officer of a district (CEO) introduced some changes in methods of work and other organizational practices. He introduced PERT and CPM at the district level trained various officers in the new techniques. After his transfer from the district, the organization reverted back to the old practice. This ... More

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