Reference No: F&A0047TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Explains the significance and usefulness of presenting business situations in the form of breakeven charts, and illustrates all known variations in presentation. It describes the concept behind constructing breakeven charts and defines the various terminologies connected with them. ... More
Reference No: F&A0063Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case presents the financial statements and certain other statements of a company in a nonpriority industry. It seeks to estimate the taxable income of the company from these statements and thereby provide an exercise in company tax. ... More
Reference No: MAR0077Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: An industrial equipment marketing company which markets mining machinery to the coal mines decides to sell boots and uniforms for miners. The company perceives these products as consonant with the rest of its product mix on the ground that they will involve "industrial marketing" to the coal companies. After the ... More
Reference No: OB0058(C)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the interactions of the department heads in a group meeting. Although the meeting is supposed to be task oriented, a lot of interpersonal issues and inter?group tensions colour the discussions. The case helps to focus attention on the above issues before any reorganization is suggested. ... More
Reference No: ECO0139Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The purpose of the case is to evaluate critically the methodology, assumptions and data used by IEMA in framing longrange demand estimates for electric motors in India. Students are expected to suggest an alternative approach if IEMA's forecast is inadequate. ... More
Reference No: ECO0129Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the problems created by the restrictions of the Reserve Bank of India on the use of "public deposits" by nonbanking companies. The Indian Cotton Mills Federation, whose members were adversely affected by the regulation, was considerin manner in which the case was to be presented ... More
Reference No: PROD0047(C)Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case gives information about the frequency of breakdowns occurring in a particular depot of the transport undertaking as also details about the time needed for repair. Students have to determine the optimum size of repair crews that should be maintained at the depot. ... More
Reference No: F&A0061Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Companies under a managing agency house and located in the same industrial area decide to start a common services company for facilities like water, electricity, security, steam, firefighting, etc. The question of advisability of starting such a company from the tax angle is raised. ... More
Reference No: MAR0066Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case offers an illustration of drawing up an actual sample using random number table. Alternative approaches of selecting a sample using a telephone directory as a frame are discussed. The problem of nonresponse and sample error are highlighted. ... More