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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0032 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: A large printing press employing about six hundred persons is operating like a service organization for a state government. There is a large backlog of orders in some sections of the press, whereas some other sections are having excess capacity. The management is working under several constraints, particularly under several ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0065(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Concerns the problem of assessing the impact of certain governmental policies on the cost structure and pricing policy of a cable company. As a result of the devalua?tion of the rupee and the policy of import liberaliza?tion, it was expected that industries would be able to utilize their ... More

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

Reference No: ECO0128 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Requires the preparation of a forecast of electric fan sales for 1966 in Ahmedabad for the company, using simple lead indicators. ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0067 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case gives the proposal of a research agency for a national sample survey. Participants are expected to evaluate the proposed sampling design for the study. The problems of identifying relevant sample frames, and questions about the implication of using alternative sample frames in terms of underrepresentation or wastage ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0022 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case deals with the expressed objectives of retaining the small size of the business by the founder and chief executive of a pharmaceutical company with a record for rapid growth in the fast growing pharmaceutical industry. The case includes the history, growth and financial data of the company as ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0018 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case Concerns the small car investment project about which the Government of India was to announce a decision in 1955. The problem was: In view of the existing idle capacity in the indigenous industry, and the foreign exchange shortage, was the decision to go ahead with a new Small car ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0011EX(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case leads to a discussion of the various issues affecting the price fixation of rights offered in a textile mill which intends to diversify into an unrelated field. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0085 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: An employee is dismissed on the charge of committing an act "subversive of discipline." ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0006(D) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More

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Authors: Subramaniam, S;

Reference No: QM0010 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Deals with optimization of production, given capacity constraints. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0070 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Labour problems arise due to shifting of a factory to a different location after expansion. The issues pertain to providing transport and housing to workmen and to adjusting their wages. ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0014 Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The note discusses the nature and scope of demand forecasting types of forecasting and the determinants of demand. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0080 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case highlights a problem faced by the factory manager in strict interpretation of the Factory Laws and its overenthusiastic interpretation by the authorities. ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0037 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Describes how a manufacturing organization plans to introduce preventive maintenance procedures in its plant. The problems that are encountered while introducing preventive maintenance and the paperwork that is necessary are discussed. It also highlights the possible savings that could be made by the introduction of preventive maintenance in a large ... More

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