Reference No: F&A0192Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case is focused on the management planning and control systems in a government-owned national research laboratory. The processes of building up an annual expenditure budget and periodic reporting of actuals in money terms is discussed in this case. Apart from monetary indicators, the physical and qualitative aspects of ... More
Reference No: BP0030(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Describes the events subsequent to the establishment of the rayon tyre cord factory referred to in case (A) (BP0030). The company faces problems of shortage of demand, competition from other producers, pricing difficulties, and the emergence of substitutes through the application of superior technology. The case, therefore, raises issues of ... More
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: F&A0174(C)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Case (C) examines the role of a specialist in a bank, and analyses the way an agricultural scientist is absorbed within the traditional banking organization. ... More
Reference No: MAR0089EXPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This is an exercise to simulate the decisionmaking process in a marketing department in order to provide students with an opportunity to take an integrated approach to marketing decisionmaking and thus get a feel of the interaction of the various elements of the marketing mix. The outcome of ... 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: F&A0184(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Mr. Sahney, Vice President (Finance), has been considering what his recommendations to the President should be, regarding the sales manager's proposal, of relaxing the credit terms, to augment the sales of farm machinery, especially since the plant has been operating below capacity. The case brings out the contribution approach to ... 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: F&A0174(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Case (A) describes the process of extending banking operations into a traditionally backward rural area. It brings out the strategy adopted by the management of a major commercial bank for opening a rural branch and the branch manager's approach to the problem of communicating the benefits of banking to the ... 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: F&A0171(A)Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the advertising strategy of a multinational financial institution. Apart from illustrating how FNCB's advertising strategy forms part of the overall corporate strategy, issues relating to the relationship between corporate and specific product advertising, and message and media strategy (including problems of measurement of advertising effectiveness) are raised. ... 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: 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: 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