Reference No: BP0030(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Gives an account of events in the early stages of a proposal to establish a modern rayon tyre cord factory with foreign collaboration and foreign loans. The company is well established and is already a diversified industrial giant by Indian standards. The issues raised are: diversification into areas requiring sophisticated ... More
Reference No: F&A0227Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A development bank set up to assist small scale manufacturers finances for the first time a qualified scientist's project for the manufacture of dibasic calcium phosphate (DCP) of pharmaceutical and dentifrice grades. The project runs into difficulties due to environmental factors such as floods and power shortage, which upset the ... More
Reference No: F&A0084(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: After a project has been approved for implementation, the mechanism by which it is controlled is discussed. In class, the discussion is mainly about the utility of the mechanism together with exploration of alternatives. ... More
Reference No: MAR0147Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The brand share of the major product of the company is threatened as a result of heavy incentives offered to consumers by the competitors. The situation requires an immediate decision on the strategy the company should follow to protect its market share. The case can be used with both a ... More
Reference No: F&A0170Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: JML was an integrated heavy machinery manufacturing plant which was set up in collaboration with world- renowned firms for the manufacture of machinery and equipment required for steel, mining, sugar, cement, paper and pulp. The project incurred a heavy overrun of costs due to excessive investment in infrastructural facilities like ... More
Reference No: F&A0127Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case deals with the need for accounting information for a small business. A change in the nature and size of the business raises questions regarding the type of accounting records that need to be maintained. The relevance of basic accounting concepts and conventions can also be discussed. ... More
Reference No: F&A0216Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with attempts to control critical material costs through the piecemeal introduction of a standard costing system. Some of the aspects dealt with are: 1) comparative cost analysis of alternative sources of imported raw materials; 2) purchase performance analysis through comparison of the actuals with the budgets on the chosen alternative; 3) use ... More
Reference No: F&A0109Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Provides an opportunity to analyse the funds locked up in accounts receivables. It gives information on various ways in which the banks finance accounts receivables, and provides an opportunity to discuss accounting procedure for billing and submission of documents and responsibility for collecting payments. Marginal contribution approach for extending credit ... More
Reference No: ECO0146Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case illustrates the contribution of an academically trained person to the growth of business activities. It also symbolizes the effect of education and the environment existing in a princely state in India and the business activities. ... More
Reference No: F&A0122(B)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The accountant of Rekha Limited, a large Indian company, suggests certain changes in capital budgeting. He proposes the use of discounted payback period as a measure of investment worth and as a procedure for estimating the cost of capital the company should use as a discount rate for accepting project ... More
Reference No: ECO0156Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case represents the transition of an agency house into a modern business establishment and its diversification into a variety of products. In the class, the case was used to establish a link between the 18th century business environment with that of the 19th century. ... More
