Reference No: F&A0184(A)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Traces the development of a company that has become one of the leading engineering industries in India. The various strategies adopted in the past by the company have been reviewed. Facilitates discussion of the evaluation policies and strategies pursued by the company. ... More
Reference No: MAR0107(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Case (A) describes the problem faced by the company with respect to price revision in a situation where there are two manufacturers of a basic chemical. The "decision tree" approach could be applied to structuring the problem and for getting the action and event sequence laid out in a logical ... More
Reference No: F&A0193(A)Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Highlights issues relating to the development and use of standards for planning and control. Certain statistical approaches to the development of standards, acceptable to both superiors and subordinates, are detailed. ... More
Reference No: MAR0103Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case presents the marketing operations in a medium sized power pump company that has become very strong in certain marketing segments. But the company intends exploiting new marketing opportunities, particularly in agriculture. The company has a fairly traditional marketing setup and requires a total reorientation of its operations. Issues ... More
Reference No: CMA0247Pages: 15Published on: 7, February, 1973
Abstract: The case attempts to highlight the position of a product in relation to other products which the company is marketing. It discusses possibilities to make this product economically viable along with reasons for retaining it even though it may not be profitable. ... More
Reference No: BP0055Pages: 48Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Discusses the operational problems faced by the first company set up to manufacture complete bicycles in India; illustrates how the pricing policy (to fight competition from imported cycles) and higher wage structure became detrimental to the survival of the company; and brings out the policy of tariff protection and other ... More
Reference No: ECO0171TECPages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Various methods of estimating the demand for steel in India, and the difficulties theoretical and practical inherent in such an exercise are discussed. The supplementary note discusses the latest attempt at estimating the demand with the help of the end-use method. ... More
Reference No: F&A0217Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case deals with 1) relevance of convertible securities for raising longterm funds in the Indian environment, 2) choice between shortterm borrowing and mediumterm bonds, which are convertible into equity at the option of holders, and 3) comparative merits of loan converted into equity by lending institutions, and convertible bonds ... More
Reference No: F&A0239Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The company changes its structure from a functional setup to a profit responsible product group setup so that top management can devote more time to future company policies. The case brings up issues relating to design considerations in structural reorganization in the context of the organization's variables and environmental factors. ... More
Reference No: BP0052Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the history and growth of an Indian company that was the first to manufacture polystyrene in the country. Useful in identifying the strategies and policies followed by the company and the evaluation of their results; provides a comparison with the Synthetics and Chemicals Case (BP0040) in terms of product, ... More
Reference No: ECO0167TECPages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The note discusses how price fixing of cement has resulted in a typical dispersal of the cement manufacturing units in India, and analyses the economic implications of such a policy in the short and long run. ... More