Reference No: F&A0035Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Provides an opportunity for discussing the issues relating to the valuation of preference shares on which dividends have been in arrears for a long period. This valuation of preference shares had to be made at the time of amalgamation. The management was faced with the difficult problem of maintaining a ... More
Reference No: OB0058(B)Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about the leadership behaviour of a textile mill director, depicting the various problems that come up to him and how he handles them. The case raises questions about delegation and coordination of work. ... More
Reference No: BP0026Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Presents, against the industrys background, the company's tactical decision to acquire aeroplanes for transporting newspapers, the history of the company and its leading position in the newspaper industry in India. The major focus of discussion is the inadequacy of the tactical move to take care of changes in customer characteristics. ... More
Reference No: F&A0078Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the characteristics of an international airline, the position occupied by Air India in international aviation, and the management control system evolved by Air India. In the class, a critical evaluation of the system is made. ... More
Reference No: F&A0062Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: A closely held company enters into a new foreign collaboration agreement. It must weigh the tax implications of alternative patterns of shareholding of the new company for Indian and foreign shareholders of the venture. Alternative assumptions of distribution of profits may be made to discuss the issue of shareholding pattern ... More
Reference No: MAR0066Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case offers an illustration of drawing up an actual sample using random number table. Alternative approaches of selecting a sample using a telephone directory as a frame are discussed. The problem of non response and sample error are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: F&A0034(A)Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Deals with the financial problems involved at the time of amalgamation of Investa with Telco. The most important financial problem is the valuation of shares for establishing a ratio for exchange. The discussion should be conducted by organizing two separate groups for the shareholders of these two companies. As the ... More
Reference No: F&A0090Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The company has raised loans for the purchase of machinery, and is buying some machinery on deferred payment basis. The problem is: Can interests payable on these two counts be capitalized? ... More
Reference No: OB0058(A)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case is the first part of a three-part case. It describe the perception of the chief executive who is also the major stock-holder of the company about his subordinates. The case gives some incidents on which the chief executive bases his opinions as well as the perception of the ... More
Reference No: ECO0066(B)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Deals with the issue of compensation as a result of nationalization of the air transport industry. The various schemes for compensation considered by the Government of India are mentioned in the case. The case is used for encouraging the student to appraise the fairness or otherwise of the schene adoped ... More
Reference No: CMA0164Pages: 14Published on: 4, March, 1968
Abstract: Deals with "pricing" of hybrid seed under the conditions of imperfect competition. The hybrid maize seeds are grown on private fields under the supervision of the government which wants to promote high-yielding varieties. The government wants to fix the price of hybrid maize so that it is not too high ... More
Reference No: CMA0146Pages: 11Published on: 4, April, 1968
Abstract: This is an integrated case on seed input. It deals with the issues on 1) planning for seed production 2) procurement certification of seed, 3) marketing of seed, 4) channelising the agricultural credit supply to the farmers for introducing new seeds. The case is composed over various issues faced y the planners implementors at ... More
Reference No: CMA0149(B)Pages: 10Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Relates to the use of managerial tools rather than the norms for determining the feasibility of a rural electric cooperative. Emphasis is given on the use of breakeven analysis for determining economic feasibility during different phases of electrification and different volumes of turnover after final phase is over in retail ... More
