Reference No: MAR0059Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case involves discussion of issues regarding two topics in marketing research problem formulation and evaluation of a research proposal. Issues regarding how to translate management's concerns into researchable propositions are highlighted. The case deals with issues of expanding the companyowned retail shop network for distributing its textile products. ... More
Reference No: F&A0074Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of measurement of departmental performance in an integrated steel foundry, and raises questions on transfer pricing practices. In the class, questions on transfer pricing policy and the mode of departmental performance evaluation are raised. The question whether decentralization should at all be adopted is ... More
Reference No: BP0026Pages: 38Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Presents, against the industrys background, the company's tactical decision to acquire aeroplanes for transporting newspapers, the history of the company and its leading position in the newspaper industry in India. The major focus of discussion is the inadequacy of the tactical move to take care of changes in customer characteristics. ... More
Reference No: PROD0053Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes a problem faced by the management wherein a decision has to be made whether to buy a Turret Lathe or an Automat to replace the worn-out Turret Lathe. Facts and figures on equipment cost, and operating and maintenance costs for the two types of equipment are given. Students are ... More
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: QM0020Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Use of present value analysis payback period and annualized profit methods to aid decision making in capital budgeting. Requires John Dearden's note on Capital Budgeting. ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More
Reference No: ECO0122TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This note Attempts to state the nature and scope of the objectives that public sector undertakings should have in India. The concepts of goals and constraints are introduced, and the relationship between policies and objectives are brought out. The note could be a basis for discussing and evaluating the objectives ... More
Reference No: ECO0065(D)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case is a sequel to Modern Cable Company (C), dealing with the problem of incorporating the market limitation on various products of the company into the linear programming model set up earlier. ... More