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List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Mathematica Limited

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Mukhopadhyay, Sipra;

    Reference No: MAR0162 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The last quarter of 1976 saw a price war breaking out in the electronic calculator industry. The case focuses on the pricing decisions faced by a new fictitious firm planning to enter the electronic calculator market. ... More

  2. The Process of Writing

    Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S;

    Reference No: BP0104TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This note enumerates questions that a writer needs to internalize for improving his ability to write persuasively. Part I explains the process of communication a writer goes through and the characteristics of written communication. Part II raises the questions the writer should answer while writing his notes or reports. Part ... More

  3. Radio Valves Corporation

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0305 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Presents a problem in labour cost variances. Requires computation of wage rate, labour mix and labour efficiency variances. ... More

  4. Gangs on Chart

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0128TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the use of a process chart called "gang process chart" for improving the method when a group of workers is involved. The gang process chart helps to identify avoidable delays and movements in the process and also examine the possibilities of elimination/ combination of operations. The process being ... More

  5. Union Carbide India Limited (A)

    Authors: Manendra Mohan;

    Reference No: MAR0181(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is basically an illustrative note dealing with the development of marketing information system for a product like agricultural chemicals. The case is intended to stimulate concepts and ideas on evolving a marketing information system for a product which has the characteristics of both industrial and consumer products, as far ... More

  6. Strategy Formulation

    Authors: Maru, Rushikesh M; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PSG0020TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note outlines the steps that a branch of the Family Planning Association of India would need to take in formulating a branch study. This would require: 1) Defining the broad goals and objectives of the branch in terms of services to be provided, client segments, regional coverage, and channels to ... More

  7. GTs in TELCO, Poona (B)

    Authors: Sachdeva, P S;

    Reference No: P&IR0031(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... More

  8. Hindustan Photo Films (C)

    Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: BP0111(C) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes the progress made by HPF from 1972 to 1976 under the new part-time chairman. ... More

  9. Janata Textile Corporation (A)

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0312(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: An introductory problem in process costing, covering four processes and three products. Introduces the concepts of transferred-in costs and equivalent units. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process and losses. ... More

  10. Machines are Interacting

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0135TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is a note dealing with the interaction between man and machine in a man?machine system. The productivity of such a system is primarily determined by the time required to complete a full cycle of operations. In order to improve the productivity of such a system, recording the cycle ... More

  11. Kankaria Chemical Works

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0087 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This is a case in comprehensive variance analysis. Requires computation of material, labour, and variable and fixed overheads in a process-costing situation. Variances have to be worked out on equivalent units of production rather than on just finished goods. ... More

  12. Cotton Textile Industry

    Authors: Bijapurkar, Ashoke; Mote, V L;

    Reference No: MAR0160TEC Pages: 69 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note gives details of the cotton textile industry in India, relating to the product profile, industry structure, manufacturing process, distribution of textiles and the cost profitability and financial structure of the cotton textile industry in India. ... More

  13. Mahesh Kumar Jha

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: BP0102 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case traces the life of an individual who runs away from home, is employed as a domestic servant and enters industry. His interactions with top management and two different types of personnel managers, and his emergence and eclipse as a trade union leader are traced. ... More

  14. Standard Tile Company

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0303 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with a problem in material cost variance. Requires computation of price, mix and yield variances. ... More

  15. Fertilizers Limited

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0126TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with incentive schemes in a large firm producing fertilizers. The variety of jobs prevailing in such a firm makes the designing of suitable incentive schemes quite complex. The case primarily involves evaluation of group incentive schemes and incentives computation for workers in different groups. ... More

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