Reference No: P&IR0067(A)Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case describes the attempts made by the mill owner's son to streamline the personnel functions of the company. The case lends itself to a discussion on introduction of change and personnel management as well as a more intensive discussion on selection, training, appraisal and organization for personnel management. ... More
Reference No: PROD0017(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case deals with work simplification and man?machine analysis to determine the best procedure for increasing capacity and organizing work routine to mould plastic box covers. ... More
Reference No: F&A0024(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Relates to the appraisal of a long term loan to a manufacturing company. It also deals with the fashioning of the terms and conditions of the loan so as to reconcile the lender's and the borrower's points of view. ... More
Reference No: F&A0071Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Deals with the use of cost- volume-profit relationship for profit planning, especially in a situation where the contribution margin is very low. The case also covers the problem of product-wise breakeven analysis in a multi product situation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0038(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The manager of the Agricultural Chemical Section of the International Division of the consolidated Food Manufacturing Inc. of the U.S.A. was considering the proposal of setting up a fertilizer plant in India. The case deals with the financial implications and prospects of profits. The teaching strategy is on ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A trading organization starts manufacturing some of the machine tools it was selling, and finds difficulty in meeting the delivery schedules. The case highlights the need for inventory control, raw material standardization, establishment of operation standards, reorganization of functions, and other systems and procedures. A good deal of data on ... More
Reference No: MAR0005Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Dissatisfied with the present wholesaling system, the mill wants to change its distribution channels policy. It plans to bypass the wholesalers and go to upcountry semi wholesalers directly. The case includes the recommendations of a consultant as to why, how and what should be done with respect to the company's ... More
Reference No: F&A0067Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This case is concerned with the problem of inventory valuation and pricing in a joint and by products situation. Students are required to decide the minimum selling price for each of the four products and the basis for inventory valuation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0026Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case covers export promotion activities of a leading manufacturer of lime juice and describes the problems in promoting its sales in the overseas market. ... More
Reference No: QM0013Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Deals with whether a trial order of 250 wending machines should be accepted. In resolving this problem, it is necessary to compute the contributions per machine and the tooling costs involved, and work out the conditions under which it will be profitable to accept the trial order as there is some ... More
Reference No: OB0024(F2)Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The company's policy on employing relatives is discussed. The president gives his views and so do several of his and other directors' relatives. Non?family executives also give their views. Students are to assess the consequences. ... More
Reference No: F&A0065Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The managing director considers a proposal to replace the treadle guillotine shearing and power driven circle cutting machines with a 30 ton geared eccentric power press or No.8 hand fly press. Involves estimation of cost and benefit analysis under various alternatives. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0070Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Labour problems arise due to shifting of a factory to a different location after expansion. The issues pertain to providing transport and housing to workmen and to adjusting their wages. ... More
