Reference No: MAR0165Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes the experience of a consumer who buys a toaster, covering prepurchase, purchase decision and postpurchase stages. The problems of consumers in buying and using a product as well as getting aftersales service are illustrated. The case brings out several issues concerning the protection of consumer interests ... More
Reference No: BP0136Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This case is a revised version, combining the material covered in Mahanagar Municipal Dairy (A) & (B) ( BP0014 & BP0015), to facilitate discussion in one class session. The problems of managing multiple constituencies in a public system context are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: F&A0046(A)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Deals with the personnel planning and labour cost control problems faced by a large governmentowned steel company. It also covers the special problems that arise in controlling cost in public sector companies. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(D)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More
Reference No: PROD0077TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Briefly covers the different kinds of maintenance practices and elaborates on preventive maintenance, its relevance, etc. This comprehensive note is based on several important books and publications on the subject. ... More
Reference No: ECO0129Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the problems created by the restrictions of the Reserve Bank of India on the use of "public deposits" by nonbanking companies. The Indian Cotton Mills Federation, whose members were adversely affected by the regulation, was considerin manner in which the case was to be presented ... More
Reference No: QM0200Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case describes a situation where a decision regarding the publications of a manuscript needs to be made. The problem is complicated in view of the uncertainty associated with the demand. The case can be used to illustrate the uncertainties of a decisionmaking situation. ... More
Reference No: F&A0093Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Raises the question of how the following three items should be treated in accounts: 1) exceptional repairs of a nonrecurring nature; 2) substantial advertising and publicity expenditure; and 3) structural additions and alterations. The chief accountant's opinions are expressed in the case, while in the class other viewpoints are to be brought ... More
Reference No: BP0219Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This is a case in social marketing and consumer marketing of condoms and the business strategies being followed by three condom manufacturers -- London Rubber Company (I), Hindustan Latex Limited, and Lorcom (Protectives) Ltd. These three companies belong to different sectors--private, public, and joint sector. ... More