Reference No: F&A0171(A)Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the advertising strategy of a multinational financial institution. Apart from illustrating how FNCB's advertising strategy forms part of the overall corporate strategy, issues relating to the relationship between corporate and specific product advertising, and message and media strategy (including problems of measurement of advertising effectiveness) are raised. ... More
Reference No: ECO0066(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case highlights the government's nationalization policy. It also offers specific evidence with regard to the peculiar problems of the air transport industry together with appropriate government pronouncements on nationalization. The student is encouraged to take to position on the sondness of the more to natonalise the air transport industry ... More
Reference No: BP0014(C)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The manager of the dairy is trying to appraise recent improvements in profit and loss achievements, related to various management actions and provide for further improvement. ... More
Reference No: BP0030(B)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Describes the events subsequent to the establishment of the rayon tyre cord factory referred to in case (A) (BP0030). The company faces problems of shortage of demand, competition from other producers, pricing difficulties, and the emergence of substitutes through the application of superior technology. The case, therefore, raises issues of ... More
Reference No: F&A0136Pages: 34Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A nationalized bank with a history of slow growth plans for a "big leap forward". The development plans can be examined in relation to the nature of existing manpower, the structure of union-management relations, the existing organization structure, and the economic realities of the total organization and its various ... More
Reference No: BP0042TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The note deals with the basic elements of the reasoning process needed in management situations for comprehending and communicating effectively through everyday language. Most of the examples in this note are drawn from "Shaldon & Sons" and "Cooper Fabrics, Inc" (Harvard Business School cases) and students' written analyses of these cases. ... More
Reference No: F&A0143(C)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The managing director appoints a committee of the bank's senior officers, with an outside consultant as its chairman, for working out an appraisal system, and recommending a promotion policy. The committee visits different branches and meets the officers to ascertain their opinions and reactions to the "Star System" of appraisal ... More
Reference No: BP0003Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A new competitive threat appears after the manager has undertaken some changes subsequent to the earlier date. The question of possible further steps, including merger with competitors, arises. ... More
Reference No: BP0013Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The Editor is faced with public relations problem of an ad run by an airlines of an enemy country which, if printed, would appear two weeks after the outbreak of hostilities. ... More
Reference No: ECO0016Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This case is about estimating the likely longterm growth in demand for steel castings in the country using the enduse method. Students are asked to assess the scope for the company's expansion through an analysis of demand for steel castings during the next five to ten years,the ... More
Reference No: F&A0093Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Raises the question of how the following three items should be treated in accounts: 1) exceptional repairs of a nonrecurring nature; 2) substantial advertising and publicity expenditure; and 3) structural additions and alterations. The chief accountant's opinions are expressed in the case, while in the class other viewpoints are to be brought ... More
Reference No: BP0006Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case gives an account of the strategy adopted by Dharma Teja for a bold breakthrough in the shipping industry in India. Based on his unique financial system and unique study of policies, it describes how and why the company got into trouble and the findings of a government enquiry ... More
Reference No: CMA0192Pages: 3Published on: 20, January, 1970
Abstract: A dairy wants to increase its supply of milk. At present it is supplying only one type of milk to its consumers. The director is considering the possibility of introducing homogenized milk. But he is not sure whether the customers like homogenized milk. Therefore, he is trying to evaluate the ... More
Reference No: CMA0185(C)Pages: 3Published on: 20, January, 1970
Abstract: Dudhudyog Dairy (C) is the continuation of Dudhudyog Dairy (B) . After receiving the market survey report, the Sales Manager tries to find the answers to the following questions: 1) Whom should the Dairy serve? 2) What should be the product price policies of the Dairy? 3) What should be the distribution target? 4) What ... More
Reference No: CMA0185(D)Pages: 10Published on: 20, January, 1970
Abstract: The General Manager of Dudhudyog Dairy reviews the recommendations of the Sales Manager regarding the operations of the Dairy. Before taking action on the recommendations, the General Manager wants to verify that the recommended product-line is in conformity with the procurement targets and also tries to find out whether a ... More