Reference No: F&A0183Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case provides an exercise for a cross- sectional study of operating and financial performance of textile mills and an opportunity to analyse the profit variance of the same mill over two years. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0087Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the source of supply of labour and the recruitment procedures of a rapidly expanding organization. The case covers the change from an informal to a more formal and objective selection system. Consequent to this change, the main source of new hiring became more broad based, to ... More
Reference No: F&A0158Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Focuses on the introduction of formal strategic planning in the organization. The mechanics of the first strategic planning exercise are dealt with in detail. The issue of the linkages between this exercise and the other planning and control activities in the organization is raised. ... More
Reference No: MAR0099Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the development of demand forecast for a product which is presently in a totally sellers' market and commands a considerable premium over the control price. As a result, there are serious distractions in the marketplace, and the registration queue gives very little useful indications of the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0038(B)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: A continuation of Case (A) P&IR0038(A), this case describes the changes in the industrial relations structure of the company following expansion of the production programme and the appointment of a personnel manager. It also gives an account of how pressures of technology and market, combined with managerial changes ... More
Reference No: F&A0181Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Deals with the valuation of security offered for a loan from a financial institution. The various methods of valuation and their effect on securing the loan can be discussed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0090Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case outlines the information needs of a company in planning the introduction of any product. The investigation process used by the company's marketing research executive for meeting the various information needs is given. Students are expected to evaluate the investigation process and the information generated by the research. On ... More
Reference No: F&A0228Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case focuses on a relatively small company caught in a squeeze between rising costs and fixed selling prices determined by the government, and its approach to planning as a means of halting the erosion of profits. The major issue relates to the relevance of a formal planning system to ... More
Reference No: F&A0188Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The officer in charge of the credit authorization section is evaluating a request for granting credit for meeting working capital requirements. The case presents data for assessing the need for working capital requirements, availability of funds from various sources, past performance, and history of credit granted by the bank from ... More
Reference No: F&A0179(A)Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Relates to the introduction of a formal planning system in the international division of the bank. Includes issues of the process of selling and introducing the system and technical design considerations. For maximum effectiveness, this case should be followed in the next class session by Case (B),F&A0180 which ... More
Reference No: MAR0086Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of deciding the locations of warehouses for the distribution of chemical fertilizers in Gujarat for a large company having 500,000 tonnes capacity. Specifically, the major questions are how many stocks points to use, in what broad geographical areas, exact locations for the depots, inventory levels ... More
Reference No: BP0046Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The focus here is on the Director Degsnate's desire to reformulate his organizations strategy following the financial stringency being experienced by the institution. A historical perspective of this missionary hospital has been provided, together with organizational, financial, cost, technological and activity data. The issues which arise are: 1) Has there been ... More
