Reference No: ECO0086Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the different kinds of problems faced by the pioneer of the textile industry in Ahmedabad. It is a study of how modern industrial entrepreneurs came into existence in India. ... 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: ECO0123Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Concerns the purchasing policy of a large iron and steel company. The company's policy for procuring coal was based on certain considerations and environmental factors that had radically changed during the period under review in the case. How should the company modify its procurement policy in the light of the ... More
Reference No: PROD0045(A)Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes a large maintenance depot of a transport organization and the maintenance schedules followed by the depot with respect to their fleet of buses. It also describes the detailed operations. Because of the restricted time available for the maintenance, the depot manager has to devise a method of ... More
Reference No: CMA0079Pages: 12Published on: 7, February, 1967
Abstract: The case is about a study of the economics of exporting raw materials for cattle feed and substituting the exported quantity of nutrients by growing fodder crops versus not exporting it. The case was used for class discussion as one of the macro-level problems of Indian Agriculture in MAI course. ... More
Reference No: CMA0076Pages: 10Published on: 20, February, 1967
Abstract: The firm's dilemma regarding exports to U.K. in view of the changed cost structure, government desire to encourage exports to U.K. versus the conditions created due to bilateral agreements which promote exports to soft currency areas. ... More
Reference No: CMA0080Pages: 12Published on: 14, March, 1967
Abstract: The case is on costing of farm power used by Indian farmers. The concepts of total operating cost, fixed cost, variable cost, opportunity cost, etc. for different sources of farm power (e.g. bullocks, power tiller, tractors, etc.) are discussed. Factors affecting the rate of replacement of bullock power by ... More
Reference No: CMA0081Pages: 13Published on: 21, March, 1967
Abstract: Deals with many managerial techniques such as planning, coordination, optimal utilization of natural resources and study of alternative sources of farm power for cost minimization. It highlights the concept of opportunity cost, incremental cost profit analysis with given restraints regarding adoption of new techniques such as mechanical power for Indian ... More
Reference No: CMA0097(A)Pages: 9Published on: 19, October, 1967
Abstract: The case relates to the problem of developing sales organization for Amuldan. Detailed information on which manager could set in defining job specification and sales training is provided. ... More
Reference No: CMA0097(B)Pages: 4Published on: 19, October, 1967
Abstract: The case relates to the problem of developing sales organization for Amuldan. Detailed information on which manager could set in defining job specification and sales training is provided.
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Reference No: F&A0098Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: A consultant has given the report that large profits could be made if the company works three shifts instead of the present one shift. While discussing this at a meeting, all the differences between the sales and the production departments come out. In the class, solutions to the problems raised ... More
Reference No: P&IR0078(C)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Case (C) describes the union strategy of pressurizing the management, and the management's counter strategy to eliminate the union's influence upon the workers. The workers ultimately change their loyalty in favour of the management. Case (D) P&IR0078(D) describes how the management concludes an agreement with the workers' representatives, ... More
Reference No: ECO0080Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case represented the emergence of the modern business in the context of changing environment .It also illustrates on one hand the impact of education in business activities and on the other the futility of the popularly held view that caste presented people from going to business ... More
Reference No: MAR0071Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case involves the students in a realistic situation wherein they have to understand the consumption behaviour and buying pattern of the consumers with regard to bread, and develop a distribution plan for a large public sector bakery set up in Ahmedabad, keeping fully in view the types of retail ... More