Reference No: F&A0148Pages: 36 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Deals with the recruitment and selection of clerical staff in a regional bank undergoing rapid expansion particularly outside its main region of operations. The main issue involved here is, personalized versus formal methods of recruitment and selection. The case describes how two groups of clerks were selected-one through the personalized ... More
Reference No: F&A0166Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: This is a case study of planning in a large metropolitan branch of the bank. The case underlines how creative aspects of the planning process can suffer if planning is reduced to a mechanistic target setting and budgeting exercise, with or without formal use of environmental data. It is widely ... More
Reference No: QM0045Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Describes the evolution of data- processing applications in a modern textile mill over the last twenty years. The company, which started mechanization with Hollerith equipment, now has an IBM 8K system (tape oriented) and plans to go in for an IBM 360/30 system shortly. The factors responsible for the introduction of ... More
Reference No: F&A0208Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: The focus of this case is on the problem of recognition of current income when related expenses are spilled over to the next accounting year (e.g. for future warranty repair costs). The issues that arise are whether it is enough to record future expenses as and when they arise ... More
Reference No: MAR0101Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: A pharmaceutical company seeks the help of a consultant to study their distribution strategy. The company deals in ethical products and distributes them directly to chemists, hospitals and selected doctors without the use of any wholesale channel. Though the system has worked fairly satisfactorily, the company intends to examine if ... More
Reference No: F&A0160Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: A young engineer entrepreneur, wishing to start a manufacturing enterprise, approaches a leading commercial bank for financial assistance. The bank asks the entrepreneur to furnish forecasted financial statements. A summary of the expected (manufacturing and selling) transactions during the first year of operations is given. The student is required to ... More
Reference No: MAR0092(C)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Based on a real life situation of the introduction of a new brand of bathing soap, the case describes the existing market situation, competitive situation, and marketing opportunities. It gives a brief account of the product development process - idea generation to concept development to product development and testing and ... More
Reference No: BP0043Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Should an educational institution become a member of a cultural organization for obtaining the special member rates offered in its hostel? In evaluating the alternatives, relevant costs need to be determined and both the quantitative as well as qualitative evidence need to be evaluated. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0061Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: This case refers to the existing wage differentials at the plant level. It focuses on intra departmental and inter departmental differentials. The need for job evaluation is seen as the basic problem. ... More
Reference No: F&A0156(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: Describes how the top management of a large and growing bank contemplates setting up an organization for providing an induction and refresher training programme to its clerical staff. The case studies the details of the training organisation's setup at the head office; and the region, content and objectives of the ... More
