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
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: 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: 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: BP0033(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Includes recommendations of a committee appointed by the government to review the working of the corporation and suggest changes in the organizational structure. In the context of data provided in case (A) (BP0033), raises the issues of future strategy of the company and the policies and structure needed to implement ... More
Reference No: F&A0133Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the problem of performance appraisal of branch agents in a bank. Five senior executives stationed at the head office annually rate the agents' personality traits, skills, and branch routine and work. The main objective of the appraisal system is executive development and promotion decisions. The appraisal is not ... More
Reference No: F&A0192Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case is focused on the management planning and control systems in a government- owned national research laboratory. The processes of building up an annual expenditure budget and periodic reporting of actuals in money terms is discussed in this case. Apart from monetary indicators, the physical and qualitative aspects of ... 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(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A municipal dairy is operating at a loss, and the General Management manager is brought to task by the Municipal Commissioner. The case gives financial, historical purchasing, sales, and product mix information, as well as several alternative lines of action.he case can be discussed alone or can be followed ... More
Reference No: F&A0143(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Describes the introduction of a formal appraisal system in a bank that has a tradition of personalized recruitment, promotion and evaluation procedures. The idea is to reward officers who have stood by the management in a period of crisis. Under the new scheme, the head office asks the branch managers ... More
Reference No: F&A0215Pages: 37Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with the Ministry of Tourism's (and the consultant's) efforts to assess the profitability and performance of the hotel industry. An attempt to develop "uniform accounting" formats and a scheme of "inter- firm comparison" is described. Both involve controversial judgements by the consultant. A complex set of actual financial statements ... More
Reference No: BP0030(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Gives an account of events in the early stages of a proposal to establish a modern rayon tyre cord factory with foreign collaboration and foreign loans. The company is well established and is already a diversified industrial giant by Indian standards. The issues raised are: diversification into areas requiring sophisticated ... More
