Reference No: PROD0026(C)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Outlines the discussions between the case writer and the company's executive. It describes the overall assessment of the introduction of PERT in a new company by the Chief Executive himself. The discussions revolve around the consideration of advantages of PERT by the managerial and supervisory cadres. Thought is also given ... 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: MAR0078Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The distribution of cigarettes is effected through distributors to whom geographic zones are allocated. The terms to distributors and other levels of distribution seems to encourage inter zonal poaching and a determination of the service level from the company's point of view due to inter distributor competition. ... 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 non priority 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: ECO0065(B)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: To examine critically the methods employed by the marketing and production departments for planning the production and marketing operations of the company. To evolve an alternative approach which would help the company to increase its profits Performanc. ... More
Reference No: PROD0051(A)Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Discusses the major technological developments accomplished over a period of ten years. Technological problems have been highlighted in particular. In the process of doing its own development work, the company had to face on the one hand many a financial and growth problem, and on the other, further product?development ... 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: ECO0120Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The note discusses three major questions which attracted the public attention soon after the devaluation of the rupee in 1966: (1) Will devaluation increase our foreign exchange earnings significantly? (2) Will it accelerate the pace of import substitution? (3) Is a general price rise inevitable in the wake of devaluation? ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More
Reference No: PROD0042TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This note describes the line of balance technology in detail. A number of figures and charts are included to make the technique very clear. ... More
Reference No: MAR0054Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case- cu- note describes the problems in the pricing of ethical drugs. Participants are expected to evaluate the practices used by large pharmaceutical companies in pricing their products. The differences in pricing practices of multinational, and large and small Indian companies are highlighted. How brand preference gives a company ... More
