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  1. Hukamchand Institute of Management

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0154 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This case is concerned with setting up a relational data base management system for a hypothetical but realistic application. The application is to provide a query answering capability for a teaching institute for students, grades, courses and instructors. ... More

  2. LMP Precision Engineering Company

    Authors: Khurana, Rakesh; Parekh, Jayshree;

    Reference No: MAR0251 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This case deals with the situation where the company is contemplating change in its distribution structure. At present, the company is distributing drilling rigs through Greaves Cotton. The chairman feels that Greaves Cotton is performing only a minor role and, hence, is thinking of shifting over to the company's own ... More

  3. Introduction to the Concept of Costs

    Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0149TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This is a technical note that introduces the concept of relevant costs for decisionmaking. Examples are provided. ... More

  4. Steel Authority of India Limited: A Public Sector Holding Company (A & B condensed)

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0169 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case combines the SAIL (A) & (B) cases and provides some additional new information. The questions and answers in the Parliament on SAIL included in Case (B) along with the organizational details of the holding company in Case (A) help pose the question as to why the SAIL holding company ... More

  5. Panchvati Handloom Development Corporation Limited **

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Rao, T V;

    Reference No: OB0039 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This case describes the organizational structure and processes in a state handloom corporation as in existence at the end of two years of operations. The evolutionary process in crystallizing the structure and the apparently flexible style of the managing director are highlighted. Students are expected to evaluate the existing systems ... More

  6. Gujarat Industrial Distributors (C)**

    Authors: Mohan, Manendra;

    Reference No: MAR0215(C) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: The case presents a typical situation in consumer durables marketing, highly competitive market, and extremly price conscious consumers. Product differentiation is not particularly evident. The Divisional Manager of Gujarat Industrial Distributors, who has a great deal of autonomy in developing the market strategy for the region for which he is ... More

  7. Yarn Purchase at Panchatantra Corporation

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R; Anantaram, B;

    Reference No: QM0157 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This case is intended to illustrate the complexities of purchasing a commodity in a market with sizeable fluctuations. ... More

  8. Are We Adequate?

    Authors: Moulik, T K;

    Reference No: CMA0476 Pages: 5 Published on: 9, July, 1979

    Abstract: Describes the traditional business practices in the unorganized/decentralized handloom sector with special reference to the master-weavers system. The managerial need to protect the human needs of the weavers through organization interventions are the basic issues raised in the case. ... More

  9. Reliance Textile Industries Limited (C)

    Authors: Kuchhal, S C; Pola, Kumaran;

    Reference No: F&A0339(C) Pages: 44 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Analyses, interprets and illustrates many aspects of the concepts and practices of financial management. The case facilitates discussion of: 1) conversion of a private limited company into a public limited company; 2) public issue; 3) stock exchange listing; 4) cost of capital; 5) capital expenditure planning; 6) capital structure planning; 7) analysis of business and financial risks ... More

  10. Long Term Production Planning at Panchatantra Corporation

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R; Anantaram, B;

    Reference No: QM0158 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Considers the problem of annual production planning for a handloom development corporation. Despite having a large number of products, formulation leads to a knapsack problem that can be solved easily without a computer and has intuitive appeal. ... More

  11. Machines Are Down

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0164 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: The case deals with the design of an optimal preventive maintenance cycle for a machine with a pre?specified preventive maintenance schedule and breakdown pattern. The aim is to develop a cycle that will minimize expected cost of preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs per period. ... More

  12. Autoparts (Private) Limited

    Authors: Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0341 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Raises the issue of the impact on production when an item is repeatedly produced because of the increasing efficiency of workers due to learning (or experience). ... More

  13. Reliance Textile Industries Limited (D)

    Authors: Kuchhal, S C; Pola, Kumaran;

    Reference No: F&A0339(D) Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Analyses, interprets and illustrates many aspects of the concepts and practices of financial management. The case facilitates discussion of: 1) conversion of a private limited company into a public limited company; 2) public issue; 3) stock exchange listing; 4) cost of capital; 5) capital expenditure planning; 6) capital structure planning; 7) analysis of business and financial risks ... More

  14. Dakshin Rasayana Nigam Limited

    Authors: Govindarajan, V;

    Reference No: F&A0345 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Deals with management control in a discretionary expense centre. The setting is the company's legal department. ... More

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