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Authors: Ranade, Ashok; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0100(D) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More

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Authors: Bijapurkar, Ashoke; Gupta, Subroto Sen; Mote, V L;

Reference No: MAR0091(B) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the marketing strategy of a medium sized textile mill. The management's attitude towards advertising and consumer information systems is highlighted, and details about the role of the channel are provided. Decisions to be taken, relate to evaluating the promotion and distribution policies of the company in light of its ... More

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Authors: Ranade, Ashok; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0100(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0290 Pages: 35 Published on: 1, January, 1976

Abstract: Describes the accounting adjustments made by the management that is subsequently audited and found to be without any operational basis. The auditors allege that sales have been inflated, adjustments have been made in receivables and inventories, and profit figures increased. This happens when the profit and loss account is to ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0197(B) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case raises issues concerning organization of the marketing function. It describes the evolution of the marketing organization, and discusses the experience with recent organizational arrangements. A novel form of organization, involving parallel organizations for new products and established products, adopted by the company is discussed. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0312(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Gives additional information on losses to correct the accounting treatment followed in Case (A), where losses are ignored. Introduces the concepts of standard loss, abnormal loss, and abnormal gain. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process. ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0165 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Describes the experience of a consumer who buys a toaster, covering prepurchase, purchase decision and postpurchase stages. The problems of consumers in buying and using a product as well as getting aftersales service are illustrated. The case brings out several issues concerning the protection of consumer interests ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: OB0044 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case describes the leadership and behavioural style of the owner?manager of a medium?sized but growing company. Some background information on him is given to attempt a psychological interpretation of his behaviour. A few alternative models can be tried for this interpretation. ... 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: Bijapurkar, Ashoke; Mote, V L;

Reference No: MAR0160TEC Pages: 69 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The note gives details of the cotton textile industry in India, relating to the product profile, industry structure, manufacturing process, distribution of textiles and the cost profitability and financial structure of the cotton textile industry in India. ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: OB0021(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The terms and conditions of service of two hundred and forty?eight monthly?paid employees of the Madras establishment are set out. The union's charter of demands is annexed. To be used for introducing an exercise in collective bargaining. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0124TEC Pages: 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

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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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