Reference No: BP0123TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note raises some general questions on evaluating any public enterprise's performance with respect to its objectives, and illustrates the performance, budgeting and accountability measures
of State Trading Corporation of India. ... More
Reference No: ECO0252TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The Domestic Resource Cost Criterion is developed, and its suitability analyzed to plan the foreign trade sector in determining the optimal volume and composition of exports/imports. ... More
Reference No: MAR0191Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: A new medium-sized-company wants to assess the demand for its scooters in India. The case depicts the problem of demand forecasting for scooters using the regression technique. An alternative approach based on the chain ratio method may also be used. The case provides data on the scooter industry since its ... More
Reference No: CMA0428TEC Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The creation of a distinct credit agency needs special justification, if rural banks are proposed to correct some of the deficiencies of commercial banks and cooperatives. It is advisable to examine those defects in their proper context and take remedial action at the level of the commercial banks or cooperatives. ... More
Reference No: PROD0144(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More
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(B)Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This case is a sequel to Drexel Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Company (A). It deals with the designing of appropriate production and inventory policies using simulation. The case can illustrate the process of determining production plans consistent with inventory norms. ... More
Reference No: BP0121Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This biographical case concerns the life of a middle school dropout who begins as a tea boy and rises to the post of industrial relations officer of his plant. En route he acquires degrees in commerce and law, becomes a member of a body of electronic engineers, and a registered ... More
Reference No: QM0118Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The case shows the use of an uncertainty model for optimizing interest payments on short- term borrowings, including bank overdrafts. The use of computer database is also illustrated. ... More
Reference No: QM0137(A)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: Describes the existing document flow and reports generated through the computerized system. Includes comments on the usefulness of the existing systems, and defines problem areas. The case provides sufficient data for developing a gross design of a new computerized system. ... 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
