Reference No: MAR0174Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: When Vicks Vaporub was introduced, a few similar balms were already well entrenched in the Indian market. It was now up to Richardson Hindustan Limited to position Vicks in such a way that the consumers perceived it as different, from the other multipurpose balms. Vicks Vaporub was given a specific ... More
Reference No: BP0067(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: A top executive with experience in the manufacturing business of a multinationals consumer goods subsidiary and Government of Indias international trading company is appointed by the Finance Ministry to the top post of a large nationalized bank. The case highlights the dilemma this executive faces in reconciling sharply differing views ... More
Reference No: BP0081(E)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Presents an interview with a new Chief Executive of the bank, and describes how the Chief Executive views the bank and its priorities and style. It might be useful to contrast this case with the Punjab National Bank (B) (BP0082) case to understand the differences between the styles of the ... More
Reference No: F&A0282Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Building Products Limited (a company with 65% foreign ownership of equity) is a major producer of asbestos-based products in the country. The product is currently very profitable, but viewed as "mature" by the new managing director. The company has accumulated large liquid funds out of its past profits. It has ... More
Reference No: ECO0234(A)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: After a year and a half of regularly exporting rigid PVC electrical conduit pipes and fittings exclusively through Geeta Pipes Limited (GPL) Export House, Mr. C.H. Desai, Director of ABC Plastics (a small-scale manufacturer of rigid PVC pipes), was wondering whether he should continue the business relationship between his ... More
Reference No: QM0100(F)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
Reference No: PROD0107Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: This comprehensive case deals with all aspects of materials planning and control in a medium?sized public sector manufacturing organization with an annual sales turnover of over Rs 3 crore. The emphasis is on spare parts management. The case raises the following issues: fixing of targets for investment in inventories; inventory ... More
Reference No: BP0076(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Sets out the organizational arrangements in the Indian Airlines prevailing in 196871, and describes: a) the historical evolution of the corporation, b) relevant parts of the Air Corporation Act to indicate the governmental framework within which the organization operates, c) the organizational structure, and d) parts of the personnel policies. ... More