Most Popular cases

Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0309 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This is a comprehensive case in variance analysis covering material, labour and overhead variances. Analysis of variances needs to be followed by assigning responsibility for the variances. ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: BP0102 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case traces the life of an individual who runs away from home, is employed as a domestic servant and enters industry. His interactions with top management and two different types of personnel managers, and his emergence and eclipse as a trade union leader are traced. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0295 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case provides, in a summarized form, the actual performance of a mediumsized hotel and five other hotels of varying sizes for four year period. The objective is to use these data for performance assessment and cost control. The problem in using past actuals or actuals of comparable units ... More

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Authors: Jaikumar, V;

Reference No: F&A0297 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Presents a problem in the analysis of overhead variance. Variances have to be calculated based on the volume of output and the volume (labour hours worked). Finally, the controversy as to which of these two methods is right has to be resolved. ... More

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