Reference No: MAR0162Pages: 11Published 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
Reference No: PROD0117Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case concerns itself with the establishment of a suitable policy for purchase and stocking of the company's three major raw materials: asbestos fibre, sheet making, and pipe making felts, following the credit squeeze and the Tandon Committee's stipulated norms for inventory. The company is importing all three items, and ... More
Reference No: PROD0133TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the use of the time study technique for setting up time standards of repetitive and reasonably short?cycle operations. The specific operation in question is a core?making operation in a foundry. ... More
Reference No: QM0096(A)Pages: 13Published 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
Reference No: PSG0019Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes a FPAI project for distributing contraceptive oral pills in a rural block of 80,000. The administrator, prior to launching the project, was aware of two major shortcomings of earlier projects: 1) no medical screening of women before prescribing the pills and 2) break down of oral pill supply resulting in ... More
Reference No: QM0112Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the problem of preparing a timetable for a state transport corporation. The main objective is to determine the minimum number of buses required to operate a given number of trips. Several other problems like crew utilization, load factor determination, etc had to be considered. ... More
Reference No: F&A0304Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives the actual material consumption for two products for two consecutive periods when the actual production also varies. Requires variance analysis, in an adapted way, for two periods. A combination of standards and past actuals are used to assess the current period's performance. ... More
Reference No: PROD0124TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Involves the application of systematic layout techniques for a plastic bags manufacturing plant. It focuses on the understanding of the principal steps required for the use of the technique. Development of several alternative plans and their evaluation are envisaged. ... More
Reference No: QM0125TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a short note written in simple, easy-to-understand language. It is intended mainly for use in programmes for participants from the government. ... More
Reference No: PSG0017Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The Shivpur Urban Centre was the poorest performing centre. The authorities of FPAI wanted to know the reason for poor performance and asked two doctors to investigate the cause. This case describes the visit of these doctors to the centre and their interviews with the staff. They also visit one ... More
Reference No: F&A0302Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Outlines a process-costing problem to illustrate the treatment of normal loss and abnormal loss. Does not cover abnormal gain. Also involves treatment of equivalent units of loss and closing work-in-process. ... More
Reference No: PSG0007TECPages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: In this note, data regarding a district and a specific PHC in the district have been given and participants are asked to develop a strategic plan for the MCH programme in that district. In this process they also have to identify gaps in, and ways of obtaining available information. ... More
Reference No: PROD0140TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note deals with problems of measurement of productivity at the firm level and aims at evolving possible methods for its measurement. The method actively considered involves the measurement of value added output and all inputs. ... More
