Reference No: QM0096(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More
Reference No: QM0104Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the problem of establishing the aggregate production capacity of a small ceramics shop which manufactures a variety of ceramic articles. The case describes the production process, including the equipment used, and details of the various products manufactured (such as the number of articles per set, sizes, weights, number ... More
Reference No: ECO0249TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note explains the process of target setting in the Five Year Plans. The target for automobile tyres depends upon the target for production of vehicles, which in turn depends upon the growth in national income, industrial production and goods traffic. When the growth rate in income and industrial production ... More
Reference No: QM0121TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes techniques of sorting a tape- based file on a computer where the file is too large to be resident in the computer's memory. Methods covered in detail are balanced merging and polyphase merging. ... More
Reference No: F&A0299Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A case in comprehensive profit variance analysis. Gives the standards for three products, the budget for the year and the actuals for a particular month. Enables generation of all variances (sales, material, labour, variable overheads and fixed overheads) to explain the difference between the actual monthly profit and the budgeted ... More
Reference No: F&A0307Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with a problem in overhead cost variance. The excess consumption of steam in a spinning mill has to be analyzed into variances arising from 1) cost of producing steam, 2) hourly rate of supply of steam, 3) number of hours worked, and 4) efficiency of spinning. Requires logic rather than application of standard ... More
Reference No: P&IR0120EXPages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Covers the situation where the management is forced to evolve alternative strategies in profit sharing, combining improved productivity incentive payments and annual bonus payments. ... More
Reference No: PROD0117Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case concerns itself with the establishment of a suitable policy for purchase and stocking of the company's three major raw materials: asbestos fibre, sheet making, and pipe making felts, following the credit squeeze and the Tandon Committee's stipulated norms for inventory. The company is importing all three items, and ... More
Reference No: BP0101Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case traces the 16 year career of a management trainee who rises to a senior management position. A shift of accent in corporate strategy, changes in organization structuring, and the incapacity of Ulaganath Madan to adapt to the changing needs further aggravated by obsolescence leads to the conclusion that he ... More
Reference No: PROD0126TECPages: 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
Reference No: BP0167Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Sets out an industrialist's response to demands, pressures, and threats to help the Congress Party financially during the Emergency. After briefly introducing the subject of political finance by businesses, the first part discusses the relevant political environment during Emergency, the industry and the industrialist, and the types and nature of ... More
Reference No: QM0112Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the problem of preparing a timetable for a state transport corporation. The main objective is to determine the minimum number of buses required to operate a given number of trips. Several other problems like crew utilization, load factor determination, etc had to be considered. ... More
Reference No: MAR0160TECPages: 69Published 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
