Reference No: F&A0216Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with attempts to control critical material costs through the piecemeal introduction of a standard costing system. Some of the aspects dealt with are: 1) comparative cost analysis of alternative sources of imported raw materials; 2) purchase performance analysis through comparison of the actuals with the budgets on the chosen alternative; 3) use ... More
Reference No: BP0003Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A new competitive threat appears after the manager has undertaken some changes subsequent to the earlier date. The question of possible further steps, including merger with competitors, arises. ... More
Reference No: ECO0095Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case examine a very dramatic moment in the life of a company which was to open the bills of lading relating to the imports of machinery on the day following devaluation of the rupee during June 1966. The enhanced financial commitment on the part of the company because of devaluation ... More
Reference No: P&IR0074Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case gives the organization and functions of the personnel department of an international company. It describes areas of personnel management, which are centrally controlled, and areas that are decentralized in different countries. ... More
Reference No: ECO0019Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case deals with forecasting the market demand for a leading brand of vegetable oil called "Vanaspati." The problem is viewed from the point of view of a company that controls a substantial market share of this product in India. Students are asked to prepare a long term forecast of ... More
Reference No: ECO0016Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This case is about estimating the likely long term growth in demand for steel castings in the country using the end use method. Students are asked to assess the scope for the company's expansion through an analysis of demand for steel castings during the next five to ten years,the ... More
Reference No: ECO0094Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Discusses the comparative efficiency of two winding technologies in a textile mill. Students and the author, as a project, collected the material for the case in the first place. It throws light upon areas of related decision-making in the textile process ... More
Reference No: F&A0057(B)Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This series enables students to understand the complete accounting cycle. The cases list the transactions that have occurred over a two month period. The student is required to journalize the transactions, post the entries into the ledger accounts, summarize the ledger accounts, prepare a trial balance and finally prepare the ... More
Reference No: F&A0093Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Raises the question of how the following three items should be treated in accounts: 1) exceptional repairs of a non recurring nature; 2) substantial advertising and publicity expenditure; and 3) structural additions and alterations. The chief accountant's opinions are expressed in the case, while in the class other viewpoints are to be brought ... More
Reference No: CMA0192Pages: 3Published on: 20, January, 1970
Abstract: A dairy wants to increase its supply of milk. At present it is supplying only one type of milk to its consumers. The director is considering the possibility of introducing homogenized milk. But he is not sure whether the customers like homogenized milk. Therefore, he is trying to evaluate the ... More
Reference No: CMA0185(C)Pages: 3Published on: 20, January, 1970
Abstract: Dudhudyog Dairy (C) is the continuation of Dudhudyog Dairy (B) . After receiving the market survey report, the Sales Manager tries to find the answers to the following questions: 1) Whom should the Dairy serve? 2) What should be the product price policies of the Dairy? 3) What should be the distribution target? 4) What ... More
Reference No: CMA0185(D)Pages: 10Published on: 20, January, 1970
Abstract: The General Manager of Dudhudyog Dairy reviews the recommendations of the Sales Manager regarding the operations of the Dairy. Before taking action on the recommendations, the General Manager wants to verify that the recommended product-line is in conformity with the procurement targets and also tries to find out whether a ... More
Reference No: CMA0185(B)Pages: 7Published on: 20, January, 1970
Abstract: The Sales Manager of Dudhudyog Dairy is reviewing the marketing strategies of the milk dairy in order to plan the product strategies. The Sales Manager has decided to conduct a marketing survey of the region in which the Dairy was operating. The marketing survey results give a number of factors ... More
