Reference No: CMA0602Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case deals with the social, political, and economic aspects of conversion of about 1,100 Harijans to Islam that took place in 1981 in the remote village of Meenakshipuram in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The Hindu organizations at the national and local level were shocked by these conversions. They launched campaigns ... More
Reference No: CMA0660Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: It is generally assumed that contradiction developments are less severe in the developed world. The case, based on interviews with farm workers in England, provides some aspects of credit, product and labour markets in which the workers may have to operate simultaneously. The relationship of the worker with the employer ... More
Reference No: PROD0195(A)Pages: 31Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: In 1984, IFFCO was invited by the Government of India to establish a gas?based fertilizer plant on the Hazira? Bijyapur?Jagdishpur pipeline. The case describes the company's Aonla Project and the steps taken by IFFCO's project staff to implement it. Information about the pipeline project is also given along with ... More
Reference No: F&A0374Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with the process of full cost determination in a typical job order industry through a series of allocations, apportionments and absorptions. Sufficient data are provided for students to work out specific cost figures. However, the various steps and bases adopted by the company for its cost accounting can be ... More
Reference No: QM0203Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Presents a problem the Indian Railways faces in deciding to introduce superfast trains. It illustrates the need for a simulation analysis in a complex situation. ... More
Reference No: F&A0372Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This is a collection of four caselets in C-V-P analysis presented in the ascending order of difficulty moving from breakeven analysis with physical units to breakeven without physical units, and on to long term breakeven, cash breakeven, shutdown volume, and profit planning. ... More
Reference No: CMA0617Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This case is based on published data on six major agro-processing industries, viz. dairy products, fruits and vegetable products, grain products, sugar, edible oil and fats, and prepared animal feeds. These data are presented with a view to determining working capital intensity and the relative priority of these industries in ... More
Reference No: P&IR0171Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Refers to the system of grievance- handling in the Ahmedabad textile industry. A specific problem raised by a worker has been dealt within the case. Intervention by the union is also described. ... More
Reference No: F&A0370Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Highlights the determination of cash flows for investment analysis. Its main focus is on the treatment of interest on debt in computing projects' cash flows. ... More
Reference No: CMA0609Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case contains information on a project on dairy development in Banaskantha District of Gujarat. The scheme was prepared by the State Bank of India to provide financial help to the beneficiaries. It gives an opportunity to apply the principles of project formulation and appraisal by judging the viability of ... More
Reference No: PROD0198Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This case can be used for discussion on issues on production scheduling aggregate planning, step loading, product mix, etc. Scheduling procedure and problems due to uncertainties in scheduling process can be highlighted. ... More
Reference No: BP0193Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with the problems of a department set up to reproduce teaching materials for an educational organization. It focuses on the issues of managing the operations, purchasing new equipment and modernization, and pricing. The case is useful for highlighting the need for a problem solving orientation, and evolving controls for ... More
Reference No: P&IR0167Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: In 1980-81, ITI and four other public enterprises experienced serious labour trouble for almost six months. The strike and lockout took place over the issue of parity with BHEL wages. The case provides an account of the strike and lockout as experienced by ITI. Information about the global telecom industry ... More
