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Authors: Mohanty, Brajaraj; Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0247 Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Deals with the budgetary control system and management control systems and processes. Emphasis has been placed on the components of budgeting and preparation of budgets. Other aspects touched upon are capital budgeting and longrange planning. ... More

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Authors: Matthai, Ravi J;

Reference No: MAR0128 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: A national laboratory has changed the focus of its work from "basic" to "applied" research. The change creates new problems in relation to the "culture" of the laboratory, the organization, the motivation of scientists and boundary relationships. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

Reference No: BP0053 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: History of a large Indian business house is provided to discuss intercompany investments, sole selling agency agreements, multiple subsidiary companies, and the nature of controls exercised in large groups. These topics can be discussed in the context of changing social values. ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0222TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Emphasizes the relationship between operational and financial leverages from the point of view of corporate management in designing capital structure planning. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R; Shukla, H C;

Reference No: P&IR0043(C) Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: It describes the handling at the top management level of the appeal made by an employee against the decision taken by his officers. ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0269 Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Describes in detail the corporate plan introduced by a new management team in a large public sector undertaking after there has been considerable criticism of the inability of indigenous suppliers of power equipment to deliver the promised supply. The corporate plan is described in detail and adequate data relating to ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0055(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Describes the process of computerization and its organizational implications in an industrial undertaking. In Part A, the management's decision to install a computer and its acceptance at various managerial levels are brought out in a historical perspective. Part B describes the effects of computerization on industrial relations in the organization. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R; Shukla, H C;

Reference No: P&IR0043(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case describes a series of minor and major acts of indiscipline committed by an employee of a large public sector organization over a period of fourteen years; records the action taken by the management on various occasions; describes the intention of the management to deal with the employee's conduct ... More

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Authors: Seshan, Suresh A;

Reference No: F&A0253TEC Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Deals with the concepts, techniques and procedures for inventory valuation in a manufacturing organization. The note describes the two major systems of cost accounting job and process. Also, included in the note, are the different bases of costs for inventory valuation, viz. actual versus standard cost, and direct or variable ... More

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Authors: Seshan, Suresh A; Mehta, Kiran J;

Reference No: F&A0251 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The chairman of the company has assured the shareholders of a minimum dividend following increase in the company's licensed capacity. The chief accountant and other senior executives analyse the market for beer, the demand potential, plus the structure and behaviour of material costs and operating expenses, to see if the ... More

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Authors: Gupta, V K;

Reference No: CMA0308(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 21, January, 1974

Abstract: The case focuses on the problems the Paddy Marketing Board of Sri Lanka faces in the procurement of rice paddy, maintenance of quality control measures and high cost of procurement. A suitable organizational strategy has to be evolved under the existing system in order to achieve maximum efficiency. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, V K; Mathur, D P;

Reference No: CMA0308(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 21, January, 1974

Abstract: The case deals with the findings of the expert committee set up by Sri Lanka Paddy Marketing Board to suggest changes in the organizational structure of the Board. The attempt is to find out the feasibility of adoption of the suggested changes by the expert committee in the existing organizational ... More

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Authors: Sharan, Girja;

Reference No: CMA0313 Pages: 7 Published on: 24, July, 1974

Abstract: This case discusses the problem as to the decision whether an investment for expanding the production facilities through additional equipment and of labour is worthwhile for Kishore Bharat. ... More

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