Reference No: PROD0076TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This note provides background material to facilitate the understanding of the concept of relevant cost used in making production decisions like choosing between alternative production processes and alternative equipment. This concept is also used while deciding on the right cost to be considered for finding out inventory holding ordering costs. ... More
Reference No: BP0033(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Includes recommendations of a committee appointed by the government to review the working of the corporation and suggest changes in the organizational structure. In the context of data provided in case (A) (BP0033), raises the issues of future strategy of the company and the policies and structure needed to implement ... More
Reference No: PROD0096Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The company is on the verge of developing a new organization structure because of increased activities. The case provides adequate information about the nature of the company, the functions that are to be performed, and the personnel required for developing the organization structure. ... More
Reference No: ECO0066(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case highlights the government's nationalization policy. It also offers specific evidence with regard to the peculiar problems of the air transport industry together with appropriate government pronouncements on nationalization. The student is encouraged to take to position on the sondness of the more to natonalise the air transport industry ... More
Reference No: BP0030(C)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The casewriter has a talk with the General Management manager in charge of the rayon tyre cord plant of the company about his management style and philosophy. This provides a basis for discussion about the attitudes and approaches of Indian managers who have had some exposure to modern management concepts ... More
Reference No: PROD0081TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This note briefly covers the aspects of plant safety. It includes the points to be considered while implementing a safety programme, organizational structure, and the type of person to be entrusted with the safety programme. ... More
Reference No: BP0030(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Gives an account of events in the early stages of a proposal to establish a modern rayon tyre cord factory with foreign collaboration and foreign loans. The company is well established and is already a diversified industrial giant by Indian standards. The issues raised are: diversification into areas requiring sophisticated ... More
Reference No: F&A0155(B)Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case describes a Management control system in operation in a leading India bank and highlights the problems relating to performance evaluation of branches during the case discussion the need for formal management control and reporting system based on predetermined targets relating to deposits, advances, costs and profits is brought ... More
Reference No: F&A0174(B)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Case (B) describes how the main objective of extending banking services to the rural areas could not be met by the traditional concepts and procedures. Hence, the management designed a new scheme based mainly on the concept of project management. ... More
Reference No: MAR0088Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A small machine shop is facing the problem of developing a source of supply for castings needed for cylinder liners for an automobile company. Important factors to be considered are price, quality and regularity of supply. There are three possible sources, but their past records on the three factors are ... 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: BP0014(C)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The manager of the dairy is trying to appraise recent improvements in profit and loss achievements, related to various management actions and provide for further improvement. ... More
Reference No: F&A0173Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The top management of the bank is disturbed about the low operating efficiency of its branches and the unsuitability of absolute profits as a basis for inter-branch performance evaluation. The chief of the O&M department comes up with a formula that develops an index for measuring inter-branch operating efficiency. ... 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
