Reference No: PROD0020Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This case deals with inventory control and production scheduling concerning a seasonal product. It asks students to examine and recommend specific proposals for improving company operations. ... More
Reference No: OB0034(B)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of the job requirements and attitudes of the chief engineer, including interviews with his assistants. The class analyses the job demands and relates the analysis with the engineer's emergent behaviour, frustration and withdrawal, and assesses whether or not he "delegates" responsibility. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(C)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Students have to evolve an inventory model which should take into account the procurement difficulties regarding uncertain lead time, obtaining imported materials, etc. The case also gives an opportunity to identify the need for standardization of materials and costs associated with it. ... More
Reference No: OB0024(A)Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of three related top executives who are treated as a small group with norms, values, etc. Students analyze the case using the same conceptual tools as for worker small groups. ... More
Reference No: MAR0013(G)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Bright Engineering had been forced to reduce its price by 50% for its major product because of fierce competition from a bigger firm. The management desired to drop this item and was looking for new product lines to utilize its excess production capacity. The case involves assessing the marketing potential for ... More
Reference No: ECO0028(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case highlights the experience of a lending company in its dealing with the government machinery. It includes an analysis of the problems of (A) Industrial Licensing, (B) capital issue, (C) Import of capital goods, (D) Foreign collaboration ... More
Reference No: QM0008(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with alternatives for processing milk and focuses on the use of the linear programming technique for profit maximization and product-mix. ... More
Reference No: OB0024(F2)Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The company's policy on employing relatives is discussed. The president gives his views and so do several of his and other directors' relatives. Non?family executives also give their views. Students are to assess the consequences. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(A)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: A trading organization starts manufacturing some of the machine tools it was selling, and finds difficulty in meeting the delivery schedules. The case highlights the need for inventory control, raw material standardization, establishment of operation standards, reorganization of functions, and other systems and procedures. A good deal of data on ... More
Reference No: F&A0017Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Highlights the various approaches to valuation adopted at the time when three companies were to be merged into one Amalgamated Engineering Company. ... More
Reference No: F&A0066Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The manager of the firm analyses the working results of each of the manufacturing sections. The case deals with breakeven analysis, and its advantages and limitations. ... More