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Authors: Tripathi, D; Mehta, M J;

Reference No: ECO0115 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case illustrates the career of the founder of the Ahmedabad Cotton Textile Industry on one hand it illustrates the impact of the environment factors on the growth of business, on the other hand it questions the validity of the popularly held view that caste system prevented the growth of ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0154 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: This is an introductory case in short?term demand forecasting. The Transformer Manufacturers Association wants to refute the conclusion of the Reserve Bank of India on the impact of the recession on their industry. This would requires a forecast on how their production will be affected in the near future ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0029 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: A large diversified industrial organization whose main business is in textiles considers a proposal to acquire a "sick" textile mill in Ahmedabad. Financial data has been provided about the sick mill, and the case includes two reports submitted to top management on the merits of the proposal, one by an ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Sheth, N R; Krishna, Gopal;

Reference No: F&A0137 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case is in two parts. Part A describes the background of union-management relations in a large bank in which a scheme of joint consultation at the head office and regional offices was launched. Part B describes the structure and working of the joint consultative committee at the regional ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Anantharaman, K;

Reference No: F&A0155(A) Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Describes a large commercial bank's system of performance appraisal for its branches along five major dimensions: 1) growth in deposits/advances (depending on whether they are deposits-heavy or advance-heavy branches), 2) profits or losses, 3) staff relations, 4) efficiency in internal branch routine, and 5) customer service. In actual practice, however, the management ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Jagannathan, A;

Reference No: F&A0173 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The top management of the bank is disturbed about the low operating efficiency of its branches and the unsuitability of absolute profits as a basis for inter-branch performance evaluation. The chief of the O&M department comes up with a formula that develops an index for measuring inter-branch operating efficiency. ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0184(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Mr. Sahney, Vice President (Finance), has been considering what his recommendations to the President should be, regarding the sales manager's proposal, of relaxing the credit terms, to augment the sales of farm machinery, especially since the plant has been operating below capacity. The case brings out the contribution approach to ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Anantharaman, K;

Reference No: F&A0227 Pages: 32 Published 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

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Authors: Shah, B G; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0108 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Provides an opportunity to compare the financial position and performance of one particular mill vis-a-vis other selected mills located in that area. It also points out the limitations of inter-firm study. ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Krishna, Gopal;

Reference No: F&A0143(C) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The managing director appoints a committee of the bank's senior officers, with an outside consultant as its chairman, for working out an appraisal system, and recommending a promotion policy. The committee visits different branches and meets the officers to ascertain their opinions and reactions to the "Star System" of appraisal ... More

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Authors: Prasad, Keshav;

Reference No: F&A0176(B) Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1970

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Seshan, Suresh A;

Reference No: F&A0192 Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case is focused on the management planning and control systems in a government-owned national research laboratory. The processes of building up an annual expenditure budget and periodic reporting of actuals in money terms is discussed in this case. Apart from monetary indicators, the physical and qualitative aspects of ... More

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Authors: Tripathi, D;

Reference No: ECO0082 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Illustrates the transition of indigenous banking into modern banking system in a princely state in India. It also emphasizes the effect of environment on the growth of banking and the encouragement given by a princely state to such business. ... More

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