Reference No: MAR0101Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: A pharmaceutical company seeks the help of a consultant to study their distribution strategy. The company deals in ethical products and distributes them directly to chemists, hospitals and selected doctors without the use of any wholesale channel. Though the system has worked fairly satisfactorily, the company intends to examine if ... More
Reference No: ECO0071(A)Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case discusses Tata Iron and Steel Company's decision to expand the output of steel to 2 million tonnes in 1956. It involves all the relevant micro and macro level factors such as government policy, project planning, technological change, return on investment, etc. ... More
Reference No: BP0098Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes: a) company history, b) its owner chairman and his style of management, and c) the opportunities and threats posed by a set of impending changes in leadership, appointment of a new deputy general manager, expansion, diversification, and professionalization. This case is a supplement to "Ajit Verma: The MBA' (F& ... More
Reference No: P&IR0195Pages: 12Published on: 22, August, 2005
Abstract: Precision Parts Limited was a successful company with model IR situation. With change in union leadership and the managers, the union management dynamics underwent change. The statement is presented for managerial decision making. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0066(A)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Labour problems arising out of the closing down and shifting of one of the plants of a factory to a new location, issues pertaining to the union's objection to the discharge of surplus workmen and the company's legal position are discussed. ... More
Reference No: F&A0415(A)Pages: 19Published on: 7, August, 1994
Abstract: A comprehensive case covering fundamental analysis, asset allocation, market risk, hedging and short sale possibilities, linked issue of multiple instruments, interlinkages between operations in primary and secondary markets. This is the capstone case in a series of cases revolving around a rights issue by one of India's largest private sector ... More
Reference No: BP0299Pages: 32Published on: 28, October, 2004
Abstract: The case describes the vision of Dr. Venkataswamy, the founder of Aravind Eye Hospital at Madurai, Tamilnadu, and the history of its development of places the present activities of what has grown into an eye care system in the context of the eye problems in India especially blindness. The ability ... More
Reference No: F&A0389Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Introduces the various concepts of inflation accounting. It questions the assumptions behind generally accepted accounting principles, and explores other alternatives like current cost and purchasing power, and adjusted financial statements. The distinction between accounting income and economic income is highlighted. ... More
Reference No: MAR0107(B)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Case (A) describes the problem faced by the company with respect to price revision in a situation where there are two manufacturers of a basic chemical. The "decision tree" approach could be applied to structuring the problem and for getting the action and event sequence laid out in a logical ... More
Reference No: MAR0107(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Case (A) describes the problem faced by the company with respect to price revision in a situation where there are two manufacturers of a basic chemical. The "decision tree" approach could be applied to structuring the problem and for getting the action and event sequence laid out in a logical ... More
Reference No: F&A0381Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case evaluates the competitive strengths and weaknesses of the company using the financial analysis approach. It also highlights the strategies adopted by the company for increasing the shareholders' value. ... More
Reference No: PROD0171Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: CPCL is a joint sector firm set up with Japanese collaboration to produce acrylic plastic using the by?product of a petrochemical complex??a highly poisonous gas??as a key raw material. Although the manufacturing process was sound, the company was beset with a number of problems during its two? ... More
Reference No: MAR0229Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Pond's (India) Limited is a public limited company manufacturing and marketing toiletries and cosmetics and competes in the skin preparations segment of this market with its well known products. This case discusses the development of Pond's Dreamflower Talc campaigns in detail. It also gives a summary of the advertisements of ... More
Reference No: QM0121TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes techniques of sorting a tape- based file on a computer where the file is too large to be resident in the computer's memory. Methods covered in detail are balanced merging and polyphase merging. ... More
Reference No: MAR0273Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Fuse switch is one of the various devices used for circuit breaking for protecting and controlling equipment that generate, transform, transmit and utilize electrical energy. The competition comes from other types of circuit breakers as well as other brands of fuse switches manufactured by some of the well known companies. ... More
