Reference No: F&A0275Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case focuses on an expansion programme coupled with a change in the product mix. The situation provides material for 1) assessment of the impact of product mix change on working capital, and 2) assessment of the incremental working capital requirements on expansion. The case shows how the additional working funds needed ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(I)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: After developing the required understanding of a long range framework for more effective budgeting [described in L&T (D) and (E)], the General Manager (Finance) considers the time appropriate to have a hard look at the existing budgeting system in the organization. Several issues (e.g. the role of the ... More
Reference No: BP0049(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Presents an account of the development of the largest rayon filament yarn producer in the country; discusses the strategy which successfully integrated company operations for the manufacture of chemicals required by it, but failed to manufacture the most essential raw material--rayon-grade wood pulp; and illustrates how the company diversified its ... More
Reference No: F&A0269Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes in detail the corporate plan introduced by a new management team in a large public sector undertaking after there has been considerable criticism of the inability of indigenous suppliers of power equipment to deliver the promised supply. The corporate plan is described in detail and adequate data relating to ... More
Reference No: BP0060Pages: 36Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The history of DCMs growth and expansion is given to enable the students identify the strategy of this large Indian company which has diversified into various businesses under one setup. ... More
Reference No: PSG0026Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case discusses how a medical officer of a PHC would attempt to utilize the concepts he has learned from a management course to improve the working of his PHC. It describes the steps he would take to achieve this objective (in the context of family planning activities of a ... More
Reference No: OB0007TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the nature and functions of formal norms within organizations. An analysis of the norms leads to the introduction of the concept of bureaucracy and functions of rules within an organization. The note also discusses the power dimension within organizations and the corresponding commitment generated among members. Finally, the ... More
Reference No: F&A0217Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case deals with 1) relevance of convertible securities for raising long term funds in the Indian environment, 2) choice between short term borrowing and medium term bonds, which are convertible into equity at the option of holders, and 3) comparative merits of loan converted into equity by lending institutions, and convertible bonds ... More
Reference No: CMA0308(A)Pages: 10Published on: 21, January, 1974
Abstract: The case focuses on the problems the Paddy Marketing Board of Sri Lanka faces in the procurement of rice paddy, maintenance of quality control measures and high cost of procurement. A suitable organizational strategy has to be evolved under the existing system in order to achieve maximum efficiency. ... More
Reference No: CMA0308(B)Pages: 4Published on: 21, January, 1974
Abstract: The case deals with the findings of the expert committee set up by Sri Lanka Paddy Marketing Board to suggest changes in the organizational structure of the Board. The attempt is to find out the feasibility of adoption of the suggested changes by the expert committee in the existing organizational ... More
Reference No: CMA0266(D)Pages: 20Published on: 20, February, 1974
Abstract: This is an integrated case which deals with the storage and processing systems in the rice industry in Sri Lanka. Deals with the policy problems of modernization of paddy-rice system and also investment decisions. It can be used for showing how the capital budgeting technique can be used for such ... More
