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: ECO0123Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Concerns the purchasing policy of a large iron and steel company. The company's policy for procuring coal was based on certain considerations and environmental factors that had radically changed during the period under review in the case. How should the company modify its procurement policy in the light 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: QM0071Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with a proposed pineapple-processing factory in North east India that was to be the largest of its kind when completed. The case sets out details of environmental constraints, procurement of raw material, investment analysis, and so on. A feasibility report by consultants supplemented by data from Indian ... More
Reference No: F&A0239Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The company changes its structure from a functional setup to a profit responsible product group setup so that top management can devote more time to future company policies. The case brings up issues relating to design considerations in structural reorganization in the context of the organization's variables and environmental factors. ... More
