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Authors: Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0061 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1971

Abstract: This case refers to the existing wage differentials at the plant level. It focuses on intradepartmental and interdepartmental differentials. The need for job evaluation is seen as the basic problem. ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0003 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1971

Abstract: A varnish plant superintendent wants to know whether he can increase his output by about 30% without spending money on equipment. The case provides an exercise in finding out utilization of key work stations/equipment and in deciding an optimum utilization and scheduling for the required production. ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0183 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The case provides an exercise for a cross-sectional study of operating and financial performance of textile mills and an opportunity to analyse the profit variance of the same mill over two years. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Kashyap, S P;

Reference No: MAR0086 Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The case deals with the problem of deciding the locations of warehouses for the distribution of chemical fertilizers in Gujarat for a large company having 500,000 tonnes capacity. Specifically, the major questions are how many stocks points to use, in what broad geographical areas, exact locations for the depots, inventory levels ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Anand, R K;

Reference No: MAR0099 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The case deals with the development of demand forecast for a product which is presently in a totally sellers' market and commands a considerable premium over the control price. As a result, there are serious distractions in the marketplace, and the registration queue gives very little useful indications of the ... More

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Authors: Camillus, J C; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: F&A0153 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: This case focuses on the organizational structure and procedural measures adopted by an organization seeking to diversify its product line. ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0092(D) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The case is an extension of Household Products (India) Limited (C). It describes the events that led to the process of decision making for introducing a new brand of soap: idea generation, concept development, product development and testing, marketing mix development for test marketing and the process of test marketing. ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0182 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: Deals with project appraisal for capital participation and provision of funds by a bank, and evaluation of assumptions on which forecasts are used. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C;

Reference No: MAR0100 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The case presents the attempt by a company to select a suitable brand name for a new brand of beer through a systematic research procedure. The research first identifies the product attributes and various associations of the consumer with beer, and through a formal ranking procedure generates a large number ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0187 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The management of Brown (India) Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidy of the Brown Group, UK, was considering various alternatives for raising additional funds for expansion, either by borrowing or by an issue of shares to the Indian public. If the shares are issued to the Indian public, what should ... More

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Authors: Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0228 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1972

Abstract: The case focuses on a relatively small company caught in a squeeze between rising costs and fixed selling prices determined by the government, and its approach to planning as a means of halting the erosion of profits. The major issue relates to the relevance of a formal planning system to ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0233(B) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: The team of consultants engaged in defining L&T's businesses, and streamlining its management planning and control systems, identifies four major "product groups" as distinct businesses of L&T. The existing reporting system in relation to one of these four groups is described. The case seeks to identify the determinants ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Dave, Pratima;

Reference No: MAR0103 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: The case presents the marketing operations in a medium sized power pump company that has become very strong in certain marketing segments. But the company intends exploiting new marketing opportunities, particularly in agriculture. The company has a fairly traditional marketing setup and requires a total reorientation of its operations. Issues ... More

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Authors: Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0193(A) Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: Highlights issues relating to the development and use of standards for planning and control. Certain statistical approaches to the development of standards, acceptable to both superiors and subordinates, are detailed. ... More

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