Reference No: F&A0074Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of measurement of departmental performance in an integrated steel foundry, and raises questions on transfer pricing practices. In the class, questions on transfer pricing policy and the mode of departmental performance evaluation are raised. The question whether decentralization should at all be adopted is ... More
Reference No: PROD0053Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes a problem faced by the management wherein a decision has to be made whether to buy a Turret Lathe or an Automat to replace the worn-out Turret Lathe. Facts and figures on equipment cost, and operating and maintenance costs for the two types of equipment are given. Students are ... More
Reference No: F&A0035Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Provides an opportunity for discussing the issues relating to the valuation of preference shares on which dividends have been in arrears for a long period. This valuation of preference shares had to be made at the time of amalgamation. The management was faced with the difficult problem of maintaining a ... More
Reference No: MAR0062(C)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This is the third case in the series, giving information collected through the research design and instruments outlined in Case (B). The focus of this case is on discussing alternative approaches for interpreting information for the purpose of aiding recommendations for specific decisions. ... More
Reference No: F&A0063Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case presents the financial statements and certain other statements of a company in a non priority industry. It seeks to estimate the taxable income of the company from these statements and thereby provide an exercise in company tax. ... More
Reference No: BP0023(B)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with a proposal for the company to carry out a plan of expansion, on the basis of two years excellent results achieved by the new manager. The company, a small rubber rolls and paints manufacturing unit, was started as a repair shop. The problems of managing a ... More
Reference No: ECO0131Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case calls for the formulation of a comprehensive approach to demand forecasting, both short- and long- term, in the construction sector of interest to the company. ... More
Reference No: ECO0091Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case discusses the different alternative for investment at the macro level in the field of communication. The areas of investment involved in the case related to the investment in the television in the radio and the newspaper as alternative communication media. The case was used as part of problems ... More
Reference No: ECO0065(D)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case is a sequel to Modern Cable Company (C), dealing with the problem of incorporating the market limitation on various products of the company into the linear programming model set up earlier. ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More
Reference No: PROD0050Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More
Reference No: MAR0060Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case revolves around the concept of the purchase decision making unit for industrial marketing. The participants are expected to identify the individuals of each decision making unit and their role in the purchase decision making process. A number of decision situations are described. Excerpts from the research study, "Purchasing ... More
Reference No: F&A0061Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Companies under a managing agency house and located in the same industrial area decide to start a common services company for facilities like water, electricity, security, steam, fire fighting, etc. The question of advisability of starting such a company from the tax angle is raised. ... More
