Reference No: F&A0315(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: A case in relevant costs and pricing, describing product costing under a full costing system. An accountant suggests improved basis for allocation of fixed/common costs. Relevance of product costs worked out under the old and revised systems can be scrutinized in the context of a price revision to improve ... More
Reference No: PROD0142(A)Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Presents data to help design an integrated production and materials control system for the laboratory chemicals division of a large pharmaceuticals and chemical company. The case may also be used to teach aspects of capacity assessment and addition, batch size and manufacturing cycle determination, etc. Data included in the case ... More
Reference No: BP0134Pages: 47Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, like many laboratories of the Councils of Scientific and Industrial Research, India, was being criticized for not being relevant to the needs of the nation. There was an explicit change in policy from "basic" to "applied" research and administrative practices were introduced to bring about ... More
Reference No: QM0136Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Presents the decision problems encountered in setting up a stall at the fun fair organized at IIMA. Customers had tries at dropping a coin into a bowl kept inside a bucket of water. Given several hypotheses on the nature of uncertainties (probability of successes and number of customers), issues on ... More
Reference No: PROD0131TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This note deals with a detailed method of writing a job description and the procedures for performing job analysis. It outlines the precautions to be taken and the information to be collected during a job analysis. ... More
Reference No: F&A0323Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The second of the set, this case describes the sales, stock, and production budgets and their final translation into a cash budget. Also describes the marketing information system being introduced to facilitate the budgetary control systems. ... More
Reference No: ECO0250TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The interrelationship between agriculture and industry is analyzed in the static and dynamic contexts. In the static context, purchases by agriculture from industry and the reverse sales for intermediate and final uses are stressed. In the dynamic context, the impact of agriculture on savings, and hence on investment, is analyzed. ... More
Reference No: OB0056(D)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The personnel manager conducts another survey, using summer trainees who use questionnaires and interview thirty regular and thirty chronic absentees selected at random. Certain policy decisions can be derived from these findings, including the need for further surveys. ... More
Reference No: BP0108(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Case (A) describes the evolution of a family owned business over forty seven years, from paper trading to a multi business 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
Reference No: BP0125TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note provides background material for class discussion on the constitutional blueprint of the Indian society. It discusses the preamble and the controversy between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. It is meant for leading the discussion to the question: What has happened to the working of the blueprint which ... More
Reference No: BP0141(B)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: In May 1978, the companys Managing Director was concerned over the delay in getting government sanctions for starting an export- oriented tool-manufacturing venture. His dilemma was how best he could communicate the urgency of the situation and the need for speedy clearance of the project to the government, particularly the bureaucracy. ... More
Reference No: MAR0189Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case deals with the experiences of the Post and Telegraph Department in introducing a registration service on an experimental basis in the General Post Office, Ahmedabad. Students are expected to evaluate the introduction strategy of this new service. Issues relating to product concept, benefit, segmentation and product positioning of ... More
Reference No: MAR0206TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Gives a set of tables that will be useful in analyzing the industrial vis-a- vis the consumer industry. It briefly explains the tables, and the exercises that can be worked out. ... More
