Reference No: F&A0024(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The BGW Case Series related to the appraisal of a long term Loan to a Manufacturing Company. It also deals with the Fashioning of the terms and Conditions of the Loan in such a way as would reconcile the lender's and the borrower's Points of View. ... More
Reference No: F&A0134Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case deals with the efforts of the bank's O&M department to evolve work norms for assessing staff needs at the bank's branches, and discusses the practical problems faced by regional managers in this regard. ... 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: ECO0082Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Illustrates the transition of indigenous banking into modern banking system in a princely state in India. It also emphasizes the effect of environment on the growth of banking and the encouragement given by a princely state to such business. ... More
Reference No: F&A0143(B)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the problems in introducing a formal appraisal system in the bank; brings out the constraints within which branch managers evaluate their junior colleagues, especially in the absence of well- defined evaluation standards; and indicates how old procedures may continue despite modern personnel practices. ... More
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: 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&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: 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: 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: BP0029Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A large diversified industrial organization whose main business is in textiles considers a proposal to acquire a "sick" textile mill in Ahmedabad. Financial data has been provided about the sick mill, and the case includes two reports submitted to top management on the merits of the proposal, one by an ... More
Reference No: F&A0138(B)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This case can be discussed in light of the students' expectations at the end of the discussion of Case (A). The union- management relations strain further in spite of the apparent rapport emerging at the end of Case (A). Describes the various facets of the conflict and provides some understanding ... More
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
