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Authors: Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0012 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Manager must decide future company policy on export of a commodity where two government units (state and national) have followed fluctuating restirictive policies regarding exports. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0027 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: A large textile company is considering whether to enter into the manufacture of readymade garments as a few competitiors have already done. The case also presents several alternative arragements by which the company could distribute readymade garments without manufactring garments themselves. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0039TEC Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: The note describes the structure and characteristics of the pharmaceuticals industry in India. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Seshan, Suresh A; Raman, K S;

Reference No: BP0040(A) Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: The case describes the history of the company since its incorporation (in 1960) to 1968. It focuses on the major proxy fight between the Firestone Rubber and Tyre Company and the Kilachand interests which arose over the issue of the appointment of a firm in which the Kilachands were interested as the ... More

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Authors: Patel, S M; Patel, K.V.;

Reference No: CMA0167 Pages: 12 Published on: 19, April, 1969

Abstract: Relates to the market potential, share of the market, sales promotion efforts needed by a distributor dealing in oil engines lift irrigation machinery. The case also deals with efforts required for the introduction of a new product and role of brand image. ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0030(A) Pages: 10 Published 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

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0030(B) Pages: 10 Published 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

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0029 Pages: 19 Published 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

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0038TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The note describes the structure and characteristics of the readymade garments in India. ... More

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Authors: George, P S;

Reference No: CMA0229(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 31, July, 1972

Abstract: This case deals with a proposal to set up a farm service centre, a farm-equipment and custom hiring centre in different parts of the state. The case can be used as an exercise in feasibility study. ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0236 Pages: 16 Published on: 19, October, 1972

Abstract: The case focuses on the problems of investment for irrigation facilities on the farm. The idea is to use a budgeting technique to evolve the investment proposal and then appraise whether the proposal is a bankable proposal. ... More

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Authors: George, P S;

Reference No: CMA0255TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 6, February, 1973

Abstract: This is a background note on the relationship between production and procurement of paddy, and different factors like size of holdings, varieties grown and reasons influencing the quantities arriving in the market. The note is based on a micro data from West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh and it tries ... More

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Authors: Jain, Vivek; Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0108(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Case (A) describes the evolution of a familyowned business over fortyseven years, from paper trading to a multibusiness organization. The group, managed by three generations of a family, now faces either stagnation or entry into new and unknown fields. The case provides an opportunity to identify and ... More

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Authors: Jain, Vivek; Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: BP0108(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Case (B) describes in detail a specific project and a mediumscale paper manufacturi unit which the family is considering. Relevant industry information is briefly sketched. The case raises the following issues: the desirability of the groups pursuing this project, considering the groups strengths and weakness and the paper ... More

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