Reference No: F&A0216Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with attempts to control critical material costs through the piecemeal introduction of a standard costing system. Some of the aspects dealt with are: 1) comparative cost analysis of alternative sources of imported raw materials; 2) purchase performance analysis through comparison of the actuals with the budgets on the chosen alternative; 3) use ... More
Reference No: ECO0020TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The note discusses how modernization in the textile industry poses a series of related decision in the field of investment. The note was used as a part of series of cases on the textile industry. It had some topical significance when the textile industry in Ahmedabad was passing through a ... More
Reference No: F&A0132Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of maintaining discipline in a major branch of a large bank. Employees stop work following the sudden breakdown of air conditioning equipment, leave the office, and mark incorrect time in the registers while leaving. The local union leaders stage a noisy demonstration within the ... 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: MAR0089EXPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This is an exercise to simulate the decision making process in a marketing department in order to provide students with an opportunity to take an integrated approach to marketing decision making and thus get a feel of the interaction of the various elements of the marketing mix. The outcome of ... More
Reference No: F&A0142Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the problem of handling an undisciplined employee at a bank's branch office. The employee, who is an active union member, has an unflattering performance record. Repeated memos from the branch manager fail to improve his performance. Ultimately, the branch manager, with the concurrence of the head office, conducts ... More
Reference No: F&A0178Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Mr. S.L. Roy had been Chief Electrician (Radio & Radar) in the Indian Naval Service, and a research assistant in Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad. He has been attracted by the technician entrepreneur scheme of Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation, state-level development bank extending liberal financial assistance to technicians desiring to set ... 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: 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: ECO0016Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This case is about estimating the likely long term growth in demand for steel castings in the country using the end use 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 non recurring 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
