Reference No: F&A0375Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Describes how inefficiencies and/or fraudulent practices seem to exist in several areas?procurement, processing, inventory, pricing, sales, etc. A newly recruited young MBA is asked to look into the problem areas by one of the oner Vice Presidents. After a preliminary investigation, the MBA is wondering what to do. ... More
Reference No: PROD0192(B)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case can be used for discussing an effective management control system for projects. Aspects such as selection of project team, preparation of network diagrams, budgeting, activity planning at the site, coding, reporting, etc can be discussed. ... 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
Reference No: F&A0373Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The accountant believes that one of the products, twenty- litre grease container, does not fetch a price adequate to cover its costs. With the anticipated fall in volume she expects the unit cost to rise even higher. The issue requires understanding of relevant costs, cost-volume- profit relationship and contribution- based ... More