Reference No: PROD0006(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A trading organization starts manufacturing some of the machine tools it was selling, and finds difficulty in meeting the delivery schedules. The case highlights the need for inventory control, raw material standardization, establishment of operation standards, reorganization of functions, and other systems and procedures. A good deal of data on ... More
Reference No: CMA0043(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A continuation of case "Fourth Five Year Plan for Dairy Development in Gujarat (A). This gives the decisions made by the study group in terms of its resource allocation and plan implementation. ... More
Reference No: OB0024(E)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The president explains his ideas on the relationship between distance, formality and authority. Other executives also report their ideas. Students explore these statements in order to understand better each of these concepts and the influence of Indian culture on their conception. ... More
Reference No: CMA0014(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: An assessment of progress made by large commercial milk producer who prepares indigenous milk products sells it in a big city. This is the continuation of a "A Commercial Milk Producer in Gujarat (A)". ... More
Reference No: BP0008Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This case is to follow the case "An Interview with a Young Businessman" (OB0019). It deals with the problems faced by the young man who wrestled with the ethics of management in the previous case. Students should evaluate his actions in light of his problems and his point of view ... More
Reference No: PROD0013(B)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The manager is thinking of dropping a product because of growing price competition. The production controller and the secretary feel that the product is not profitable and requires too much time. The plant is running below capacity. ... More
Reference No: MAR0005Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Dissatisfied with the present wholesaling system, the mill wants to change its distribution channels policy. It plans to bypass the wholesalers and go to upcountry semi wholesalers directly. The case includes the recommendations of a consultant as to why, how and what should be done with respect to the company's ... More
Reference No: CMA0042Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The owner of Pandya Farms was wondering whether he should expand the production of hybrid maize seed in view of the state government entering the business. He was also worried by the attitude of the political workers regarding the pricing of hybrid maize seed as they did not differentiate in ... More
