Reference No: ECO0011(B)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Presents the approach and analysis recommended by Analyst (B) to the Planning and Development Manager of the company for preparing a longterm forecast of the demand for electric motors. Students are expected to study the approach and see whether there is sufficient market potential. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0070Pages: 8Published 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
Reference No: ECO0065(A)Pages: 7Published 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
Reference No: BP0014(D)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The dairy managers are examining their distribution systems to discover if any further improvement in profit and loss position is possible, following action taken as a result of previous policy decisions [shown in cases (A) BP0014, (B) BP0015 & (C) BP0016]. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(D)Pages: 11Published 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
Reference No: CMA0007Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: A summary of the working of a milk producers cooperative society, including the proceedings of a managing committees meeting a discussion of the problems faced by the cooperative. ... More
Reference No: CMA0050Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is to be used in continuation with the case "Grow More Fodder" Programme (CMA 0047). The manager of the dairy husbandry division of a modern dairy wishes to take up cultivation of green fodder at the village level. The problems the manager in charge of enhancement of milk production ( ... More
Reference No: MAR0061Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Raises many doubts about the role of consumer surveys and highlights the reservations of a marketing executive towards marketing research. Issues related to the tendency of jumping directly to collection of primary information are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: CMA0073Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Describes ways means of minimization of cost of fat testing at every procurement centre of a dairy. Different alternative systems of fat testing and their adoption by the village procurement centres are viewed from the point of view of cost minimization, rate of adoption, and practical difficulties to be faced ... More
Reference No: F&A0005Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: A comprehensive case on the conflicting considerations affecting the dividend policy in a well-established chemical and fertilizer company. ... More
Reference No: ECO0071(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Tisco-II carries the story further. It raises the question: What should the Tatas do in the Fourth Plan? It discusses the same topics with greater emphasis on the government's economic policy and the company's strategy. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0016Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case relates to problems of technological change in a textile mill and negotiations with the recognized union on increase in workload. ... More
Reference No: CMA0084Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This case is on one of the aspects of functional management in dairying organisations viz. procurement. The specific aspect covered in this case is local sale of milk before it is despatched to the dairy. An example of a village milk producers cooperative society is quoted. The comments of the ... More
Reference No: ECO0009(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The student is required to formulate an alternative approach to forecasting the demand for cotton textiles for 1965-66 using the data given in the case, which is a sequel to Case (A). It can be used to show students the different steps needed for buildin an Econometric model for demand ... More