Reference No: MAR0018Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: In 1959, Mr. Vora's family, which has been in grain business, entered the business of processing and selling quick-cooking oats under the brand name Blossom. Even after effective improvements, sales remained sluggish and average below plant capacity. In spite of the losses, Mr. Vora was determined to succeed in this business. ... More
Reference No: OB0017(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Describes how the new general manager tries to change his executives' behaviour, and his attempts to win the executives' and workers' confidence; and its effect on some of the executives who believe in stricter methods. ... 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: 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: F&A0054Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Covers two subjects: 1) an accounting policy for the provision of bad debts, and 2) an accounting policy for the self insurance scheme. Highlights the implications of the accounting policy on the annual report. ... 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: QM0016Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This case essentially centres around the problem of capital budgeting. For evaluating the desirability of the investment, the student must prepare a production programme from the data given and on this basis prepare an estimate of the cash inflows. He is able to see the applicability of linear programming to ... More