Reference No: ECO0129Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the problems created by the restrictions of the Reserve Bank of India on the use of "public deposits" by nonbanking companies. The Indian Cotton Mills Federation, whose members were adversely affected by the regulation, was considerin manner in which the case was to be presented ... More
Reference No: F&A0023Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case not only involves appraisal of the problems of accounts receivables financing by a commercial bank but also leads up to a discussion of the determinants of a sound policy for discounting accounts receivables. ... More
Reference No: F&A0115(A)Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case provides an excellent opportunity to analyse and evaluate banker-borrower relations. It also gives an opportunity to discuss the concept of security from the bank's point of view. The importance of breakeven and contribution analysis, and economic and financial viability of the project as crucial inputs in appraising ... More
Reference No: MAR0083Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case presents a research problem and expects the student to formulate a questionnaire for use by field investigators in a survey. Three different groups of respondents are expected to be covered: 1) recent first time purchasers, 2) repeat purchasers, and 3) purchasers who had bought insurance but have now discontinued for various ... More
Reference No: PROD0078Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Presents a situation where there is scope for simplification of work and for relating the simplification to financial implications. Provides an opportunity to students to quantify the benefits of suggested work simplifications and their effects on the workload of employees. In a sense it makes the students challenge the conventional ... More
Reference No: F&A0036Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with a fraud by a partnership firm dealing as commission agents in cloth, and enjoying a hypothecation (and bills purchase) limit with Lakeview Bank against cloth bales in the process of despatch or in transit. The case describes the procedures for ensuring a healthy use of the limits and ... More
Reference No: F&A0143(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Describes the introduction of a formal appraisal system in a bank that has a tradition of personalized recruitment, promotion and evaluation procedures. The idea is to reward officers who have stood by the management in a period of crisis. Under the new scheme, the head office asks the branch managers ... More
Reference No: F&A0174(B)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Case (B) describes how the main objective of extending banking services to the rural areas could not be met by the traditional concepts and procedures. Hence, the management designed a new scheme based mainly on the concept of project management. ... More
Reference No: F&A0133Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the problem of performance appraisal of branch agents in a bank. Five senior executives stationed at the head office annually rate the agents' personality traits, skills, and branch routine and work. The main objective of the appraisal system is executive development and promotion decisions. The appraisal is not ... More
Reference No: F&A0155(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case describes a Management control system in operation in a leading India bank and highlights the problems relating to performance evaluation of branches during the case discussion the need for formal management control and reporting system based on predetermined targets relating to deposits, advances, costs and profits is brought ... More
Reference No: F&A0173Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The top management of the bank is disturbed about the low operating efficiency of its branches and the unsuitability of absolute profits as a basis for inter-branch performance evaluation. The chief of the O&M department comes up with a formula that develops an index for measuring inter-branch operating efficiency. ... More
Reference No: MAR0105Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The consultant helps the bank segment the environment in order to delineate groups of industries with potential as banking customers. This is an innovative use of market segmentation in a sector where it has not been tried before. As a basis for planning the bank must take the segmentation further. ... More
Reference No: ECO0082Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Illustrates the transition of indigenous banking into modern banking system in a princely state in India. It also emphasizes the effect of environment on the growth of banking and the encouragement given by a princely state to such business. ... More