Reference No: F&A0234(A)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: A construction company has submitted its published annual report to a bank in support of an application for additional financial assistance. A bank official analyses these reports with a view to establishing the company's profitability, liquidity and solvency, and financial policies. The case requires the use of the tools and ... More
Reference No: F&A0279Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Precision Photo Equipments manufactures professional photographic equipment. The case brings up the following issues for discussion: 1) how to estimate the incremental working capital requirement on a change in the activity level in respect of various items the company is manufacturing; 2) the implications of a change in the price level of ... More
Reference No: OB0012Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This is a Description of the Career background of a high achievement oriented small industry entrepreneur. This is useful for studying the behaviour background of small industry entrepreneur. ... More
Reference No: OB0048Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This is the study of a passive entrepreneur who could not prosper because of lack of initiative, although the environment offered him a lot of opportunities. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0027Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case is a manpower planning exercise based on a cooperative dairy. It gives factual information about several variables like organization background, investment, sales, past manpower numbers and salary scales. The objective is to predict future managerial manpower requirements, suggest new positions and levels, and changes in the organization, if ... More
Reference No: F&A0249Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The general manager was considering what additional control information should be collected and what control practices adopted so that the venture would be successful, and conform to plans. He was concerned about the increasing outstanding balances in the current accounts for supplies and requisites to fishing boats.This case is ... More
Reference No: BP0055Pages: 48Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the operational problems faced by the first company set up to manufacture complete bicycles in India; illustrates how the pricing policy (to fight competition from imported cycles) and higher wage structure became detrimental to the survival of the company; and brings out the policy of tariff protection and other ... More
Reference No: ECO0183Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the inception-level problems faced by an electronics company. The change in the definition of a small-scale unit has apparently created problems in getting raw materials and foreign exchange allocated. The case also highlights the procedural aspects of industrial development and the role of various regulatory authorities. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0043(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case describes a series of minor and major acts of indiscipline committed by an employee of a large public sector organization over a period of fourteen years; records the action taken by the management on various occasions; describes the intention of the management to deal with the employee's conduct ... More