Reference No: PROD0049(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case describes how, in a small rubber company, the introduction of a new hydraulic press to replace hand?operated presses brings up questions of meeting production targets and wages of workers in the new press. Targets can be met only if working time is reduced by improving the layout ... More
Reference No: PROD0013(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Capacity planning is the step subsequent to forecasting the future sales pattern. The note discusses how to find out the plant sizes and their time phasing so that the demand is satisfied at minimum cost. The total cost is discounted to first period. ... More
Reference No: QM0002Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case revolves around the issue of pricing in an oligopolistic market. It discusses issues like use of price cutting for introducing a new product, ability of the firm to withstand retaliation from competitors, and the benefit the society receives from the price fall. The other minor issues raised are ... More
Reference No: OB0024(C1)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of the relationship between the rolled products sales manager and the production manager. Students analyze how the nature of their tasks contributes to their inability to coordinate. ... More
Reference No: OB0034(B)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of the job requirements and attitudes of the chief engineer, including interviews with his assistants. The class analyses the job demands and relates the analysis with the engineer's emergent behaviour, frustration and withdrawal, and assesses whether or not he "delegates" responsibility. ... More
Reference No: ECO0028(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case highlights the experience of a lending company in its dealing with the government machinery. It includes an analysis of the problems of (A) Industrial Licensing, (B) capital issue, (C) Import of capital goods, (D) Foreign collaboration ... More
Reference No: MAR0002Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with the various procedures adopted in the development of the new "Daisy" soap that was to replace the "Daisy" soap that had lost market shares. ... More
Reference No: F&A0009Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A discussion of the problems faced by the management in getting a new issue underwritten and the considerations to be kept in mind at the time of employing underwriters. ... More
Reference No: OB0024(A)Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of three related top executives who are treated as a small group with norms, values, etc. Students analyze the case using the same conceptual tools as for worker small groups. ... More
Reference No: MAR0015(A)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Deals with the pricing strategy of a new product by a small manufacturer in an industry dominated by giant multinationals. The case examines how a small unit can enter and expand into the market. The issues related to relative role of price and non-price competition, use of brand names, expectations ... More
Reference No: CMA0019Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The manager of the cotton ginning factory is considering whether he should replace old gins with modern ones. The teaching focus is on the problems of processing the innovation needed. ... More
Reference No: ECO0022Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This case an interview account of an industrialist belonging to the cotton textiles industry giving on account of his strength and weaknesses. This case, together with "Kasturbhai lalbhai and the Cotton Textiles industry" is used for the purpose of familiarizing the student with the variety of factors responsible for the ... More
Reference No: MAR0013(G)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Bright Engineering had been forced to reduce its price by 50% for its major product because of fierce competition from a bigger firm. The management desired to drop this item and was looking for new product lines to utilize its excess production capacity. The case involves assessing the marketing potential for ... More