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  1. Mathematica Limited

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Mukhopadhyay, Sipra;

    Reference No: MAR0162 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The last quarter of 1976 saw a price war breaking out in the electronic calculator industry. The case focuses on the pricing decisions faced by a new fictitious firm planning to enter the electronic calculator market. ... More

  2. Istituto per la Ricostruzione Industriale: The Institute of Industrial Reconstruction of Italy

    Authors: Murthy, K R S;

    Reference No: BP0122 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case describes the origin and development of IRI, its product groups, structure and relation to the government (for investments and evaluation) and to the Parliament. ... More

  3. LSP Joint

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0308 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with responsibility accounting. Using concepts of standard costing and variance analysis, the performance of four departments? purchasing, mixing, pellet- making and selling? can be delineated. Class discussion could cover the interdependence of the variances of different responsibility centres. ... More

  4. Measurement and Scaling in Marketing

    Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Jumani, Usha;

    Reference No: MAR0117TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes the nature of measurement in marketing. The existing ways of measuring knowledge and attitude scaling techniques like Thurstone's law of comparative judgement, semantic differential scaling, Thurstone's differential scale and Qsort have been discussed. Aspects of validity and reliability, and methods for establishing them are included in the note. ... More

  5. Oral Pills for Rural Women

    Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: PSG0019 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This case describes a FPAI project for distributing contraceptive oral pills in a rural block of 80,000. The administrator, prior to launching the project, was aware of two major shortcomings of earlier projects: 1) no medical screening of women before prescribing the pills and 2) break down of oral pill supply resulting in ... More

  6. Population Education in Sardarnagar

    Authors: Murthy, Nirmala;

    Reference No: PSG0037 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This case describes the population education programme conducted by the Family Planning Association of India. After three years of the programme, the director was keen to review the efforts. The case writer interviewed several people connected with the project and they felt that a systematic evaluation of all the activities ... More

  7. Essay versus Objective Type Tests

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0097TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Discusses and evaluates the two kinds of selection techniques (essay and objective). It also raises issues concerning them. ... More

  8. Manjeshwari Mills (B)

    Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar; Shah, B G;

    Reference No: QM0117(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The professors send a proforma in which data should be collected. The dalal expresses some doubts about the usefulness of the data requested. The professors clarify these doubts, and receive the data needed for the analysis. The case ends with all the information needed to make product-wise decisions for ... More

  9. Hindustan Photo Films (B)

    Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

    Reference No: BP0111(B) Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Details the steps taken by the new, part-time chairman of HPF during his "first hundred days" in office. ... More

  10. Rare-seed Oil Company

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0298 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A comprehensive case in cost analysis for management decisions in a joint cost situation. This is a modified version of the "Coco Seed Oil Company"F&A0254 case on the same topic.Unlike the earlier version where the price needs to be computed from a given set of cost ... More

  11. Radiant Cosmetics Private Limited (B)

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0252(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

  12. Paper Industry **

    Authors: Raval, Rita; Pathak, H N;

    Reference No: ECO0238TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note examines development, present position and problems of the paper industry in India. ... More

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