Reference No: PROD0032Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: A large printing press employing about six hundred persons is operating like a service organization for a state government. There is a large backlog of orders in some sections of the press, whereas some other sections are having excess capacity. The management is working under several constraints, particularly under several ... More
Reference No: F&A0048(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Deals with the problems that arose while converting deferred shares into ordinary shares for simplifying the corporate capital structure. The best legal, accounting and technical brains were engaged in resolving this problem. A firm stand had been taken by deferred and equity shareholders and they were to present their case ... More
Reference No: BP0001(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: A small soft-drinks company faces losses because of declining sales. All facets of the business are examined to see what changes might correct the difficulties. ... More
Reference No: F&A0011EX(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case leads to a discussion of the various issues affecting the price fixation of rights offered in a textile mill which intends to diversify into an unrelated field. ... More
Reference No: MAR0052Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise case for training students in framing survey questionnaires. It is in two parts. Part I, depicting the problem as well as identifying needed information, is to be distributed in advance. Students are asked to submit a prepared questionnaire. Part II is the actual questionnaire used by ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(D)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More
Reference No: F&A0001Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Focuses on the place of public deposits in the financial structure of a company. Students can analyse the problem of the extent of reliance on this source of financing. ... More
Reference No: F&A0018Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Problems and considerations involved in estimating depreciation charge on writtendown value and straight-line methods are discussed. The changing of depreciation method has to be evaluated in the light of a change in profit figures for reporting purposes, conversions and accepted accounting principles. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0017(C)Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case deals with the problems of succession in an expanding organization, the way the Chairman handles the problem, and the reorganization involved. At another level, it deals with problems of authority and peer relationships. ... More
Reference No: F&A0030Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Gives the financial ratios for a number of units in the Indian automobile industry. The student is required to make use of these ratios in the capacity of a lender, an investor, and as the financial executive of an automobile company for taking decisions in the respective areas. ... More