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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0134TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Illustrates the use of the multiple activity chart for balancing the activities of multiple machines. The example involves dumpers and a shovel used in the construction of a parking lot. The chart is similarly useful for balancing the activities of multiple men and machines in a man?machine operating system. ... More

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Authors: Prasad, Keshav;

Reference No: MAR0093 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case describes the situation where the company is concerned about a specific definition of marketing problems relating to both opportunities and threats. The discussion will lead to specification of information needs and an approach to solve sample design problems. ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Mukhopadhyay, Sipra;

Reference No: MAR0162 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The last quarter of 1976 saw a price war breaking out in the electronic calculator industry. The case focuses on the pricing decisions faced by a new fictitious firm planning to enter the electronic calculator market. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0306 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Presents a problem in sales variance analysis. Total sales variance can be analyzed into price, quantity, and mix variances. Raises a special problem concerning quantity variance when the sales department sells more than what is produced. The variances can be worked out in three different units?revenue, profit, and contribution. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0129TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This note deals with incentives computation and the evaluation of the incentive scheme used in a firm manufacturing industrial explosives. The individual scheme used is the "work reward scheme" and the group scheme used is the "multifactor work reward scheme." In a situation where output is predominantly process?controlled, the ... More

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Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: QM0096(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0303 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with a problem in material cost variance. Requires computation of price, mix and yield variances. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0087(B) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This is a complementary case to the SAIL (A) case. While the (A) case describes the organization structure and systems of the holding company, (B) case describes the concerns of Parliament. (B) case can either be used along with the (A) case or in a separate session after the (A) ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0125TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This note focuses on a job enrichment programme in the control room of a chemical plant. The operators have to follow operations carefully, adjust mix controls, monitor reactions, and record voluminous data on each batch process. As they have to adopt written standard operating procedures, the jobs are highly routine. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, A S N; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0130 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C;

Reference No: MAR0167 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case deals with product line evaluation of a mediumsized distributor of consumer durables. Performance of the product lines carried is evaluated using three different criteria, namely, gross profit, percentage profit margin, and return on investment. An attempt is made to demonstrate the superiority of ROI criterion over the ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0123TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the use of work sampling for setting up output standards in a packing?cum?shipping department. As a variety of cartons/boxes are involved, time study may be impractical. Work sampling study can be conveniently used for setting up the standards. ... More

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Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: BP0111(C) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Describes the progress made by HPF from 1972 to 1976 under the new part-time chairman. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0135TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This is a note dealing with the interaction between man and machine in a man?machine system. The productivity of such a system is primarily determined by the time required to complete a full cycle of operations. In order to improve the productivity of such a system, recording the cycle ... More

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