Reference No: CMA0037Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Having obtained a license for the manufacture of pesticides in India for 160 tonnes as against the request for a 1000-tonne capacity plant, the American company was considering setting up the plant in India. The teaching focus is on the importance of insecticides for improving agricultural productivity the government policy regarding ... More
Reference No: PROD0013(B)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The manager is thinking of dropping a product because of growing price competition. The production controller and the secretary feel that the product is not profitable and requires too much time. The plant is running below capacity. ... More
Reference No: MAR0036(A)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case deals with purchase of imported items by an authorized agent and the implications of government policy on the planning of the company. ... More
Reference No: PROD0001Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The general manager (family member) of an established small foundry is concerned about the product quality and quantity, as well as the difficulty of introducing change among long?time workers. ... More
Reference No: PROD0021Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case deals with decisions to be taken for drawing up a wage payment plan for a proposed tyre manufacturing plant. The focus is on the types of policy decisions that must be made and the systems and types of information required for determining wage levels and wage rates for ... More
Reference No: ECO0001(E)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case involves the considerations for the purchase of Boeing 707s in order to remain in business in competition with other carriers. ... More
Reference No: MAR0013(G)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Bright Engineering had been forced to reduce its price by 50% for its major product because of fierce competition from a bigger firm. The management desired to drop this item and was looking for new product lines to utilize its excess production capacity. The case involves assessing the marketing potential for ... More
Reference No: MAR0004Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with issues relating to the impact of sales tax on marketing practices. Because of differential sales tax rates among the states, the company distributors from one state started selling goods to retailers and sub dealers of other states even though the company had demarcated the areas. This ... More
Reference No: PROD0049(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case describes how, in a small rubber company, the introduction of a new hydraulic press to replace hand?operated presses brings up questions of meeting production targets and wages of workers in the new press. Targets can be met only if working time is reduced by improving the layout ... More
Reference No: MAR0028Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Procurement of a controlled item which is sold in the open market and the implications of this procurement policy on company planning are discussed. ... More
