Reference No: F&A0261TECPages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The note highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways. It should be used jointly with the case Corporate Planning at Indian Railways: An Initial Version (F&A0262). ... More
Reference No: F&A0262Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The introduction of corporate planning in Indian Railways, the largest public undertaking in country, has been described in detail. This case should be used jointly with the note Indian Railways [F&A0261], which highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways and the problems faced in the planning process. ... More
Reference No: F&A0227Pages: 32Published 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
Reference No: F&A0229TECPages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note discusses some aspects of the measurement of the benefits from investment and the development of criteria for choosing a project. The focus of the discussion is on how to build uncertainty about the behaviour of several key input factors underlying the projected rate of return explicitly in the ... More
Reference No: F&A0215Pages: 37Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the Ministry of Tourism's (and the consultant's) efforts to assess the profitability and performance of the hotel industry. An attempt to develop "uniform accounting" formats and a scheme of "inter-firm comparison" is described. Both involve controversial judgements by the consultant. A complex set of actual financial statements ... More
Reference No: F&A0216Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with attempts to control critical material costs through the piecemeal introduction of a standard costing system. Some of the aspects dealt with are: 1) comparative cost analysis of alternative sources of imported raw materials; 2) purchase performance analysis through comparison of the actuals with the budgets on the chosen alternative; 3) use ... More
Reference No: F&A0217Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case deals with 1) relevance of convertible securities for raising longterm funds in the Indian environment, 2) choice between shortterm borrowing and mediumterm bonds, which are convertible into equity at the option of holders, and 3) comparative merits of loan converted into equity by lending institutions, and convertible bonds ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(I)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: After developing the required understanding of a long range framework for more effective budgeting [described in L&T (D) and (E)], the General Manager (Finance) considers the time appropriate to have a hard look at the existing budgeting system in the organization. Several issues (e.g. the role of the ... More
Reference No: F&A0171(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the marketing of the personal loan programme and the role it plays in FNCB's overall marketing strategy. Segmentation as a tool in marketing is well illustrated. In addition, the budgeting process in marketing planning can be well treated through this case. An effective use of the case can ... 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: F&A0179(B)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes the changes made in the formal planning system introduced in the International Division of the bank in response to the reactions and experience of the executives as also the planning system developed and used by the International Division itself. ... More