Most Popular cases

List of Most Popular Cases

  1. Drop the Coin into the Bowl

    Authors: Prasad, R Venkataramana; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0136 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: Presents the decision problems encountered in setting up a stall at the funfair organized at IIMA. Customers had tries at dropping a coin into a bowl kept inside a bucket of water. Given several hypotheses on the nature of uncertainties (probability of successes and number of customers), issues on ... More

  2. Jindal Manufacturing Company Limited **

    Authors: Gupta, Ramesh;

    Reference No: F&A0317 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The case deals with the mechanics of preparing accounting books. It involves preparation of journal entries, "T" accounts, trial balance, adjustment entries and final accounts. It provides an understanding of the various accounting concepts, principles and conventions involved in recording business transactions. ... More

  3. Lightwel Match Company

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Roy Dholakia, Ruby; Bothra, K C;

    Reference No: MAR0194 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The market position of a large and regionally dominant matches manufacturer has eroded over the years. A market research study reveals interesting facts about the preferences, attitudes and behavior of consumers and retailers. A creative marketing strategy is required to stay on top of a price conscious market. ... More

  4. Bilaspur Sub-center

    Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: PSG0035 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The case describes a visit to a sub-centre and the discussions the case writer had with the ANM about her work, her problems, and her relationships with the village dais. The problems of meagre medicine supply to the sub-centre and slack in demand for services have also been outlined. ... More

  5. Standard Swings Limited

    Authors: Desai, P V; Bhattacharyya, S K;

    Reference No: F&A0326 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: Mr. Ajoy Gupta has invented electrically operated automatic swings. As part of establishing the manufacturing project, he is required to present before the financing bank a set of projected cash receipts and payments, income statement, and balance sheet, in addition to certain policy inputs. Identification of various policy inputs and ... More

  6. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: Cash Management

    Authors: Anantaram, B; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0118 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The case shows the use of an uncertainty model for optimizing interest payments on short-term borrowings, including bank overdrafts. The use of computer database is also illustrated. ... More

  7. Milind Engineering Works Limited **

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: OB0032 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The case is a synopsis of a meeting between the chief executive and six departmental heads of a company employing over five hundred workers. The meeting has been held in order to decide whether a loan of Rsá1,000 should be given for flood relief. Crisis in cash collections, low profitability ... More

  8. Central State Scooter Company

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Bhandari, Labdhi R;

    Reference No: MAR0191 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: A new medium-sized-company wants to assess the demand for its scooters in India. The case depicts the problem of demand forecasting for scooters using the regression technique. An alternative approach based on the chain ratio method may also be used. The case provides data on the scooter industry since its ... More

  9. Co-optex: Budgetary Control Systems

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0323 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1978

    Abstract: The second of the set, this case describes the sales, stock, and production budgets and their final translation into a cash budget. Also describes the marketing information system being introduced to facilitate the budgetary control systems. ... More

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