Reference No: F&A0369TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This technical note shows application of the NPV rule under complicated investment situations. Specifically, it shows the use of the NPV rule in handling three types of investment problems: 1) projects with different lives; 2) investment timing; and 3) project replacement. ... More
Reference No: CMA0658TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The performance of agricultural and rural development policies have been reviewed in a historical perspective in the note. The recent developmental programmes and the progress in implementing them has been analysed. The targets proposed in the Seventh Five Year-Plan have been included. ... More
Reference No: F&A0366Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Pertains to an actual debenture issue of Indian Rayon, and enables the user to employ NPV and IRR methods to evaluate the desirability of investing in the issue. The case also familiarizes the user with the concept of breakeven market price of shares to evaluate the attractiveness of the issue. ... More
Reference No: CMA0651TECPages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Raises issues concerning our economy; discusses the key constraints, including physical and institutional, faced by the agricultural sector; and throws light on the regional aspects in the development of agriculture. It then studies the growth of agriculture in the last three decades vis-a-vis all important economic indications like national product, ... More
Reference No: F&A0375Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Describes how inefficiencies and/or fraudulent practices seem to exist in several areas? procurement, processing, inventory, pricing, sales, etc. A newly recruited young MBA is asked to look into the problem areas by one of the oner Vice Presidents. After a preliminary investigation, the MBA is wondering what to do. ... More
Reference No: ECO0304TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: An introductory exposition of the theory of choice under uncertainty is given. Risk, risk aversion, and behaviour in risky situations is discussed. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0169TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This note discusses objectives, methods, issues and concerns in performance appraisal. It also highlights various parameters of an effective appraisal system. What is significant about this note is that it has focused on research done in this area in India. ... More
Reference No: MAR0285(G)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case presents a review of past research studies carried out for examining doctors' prescription behaviour and for determining promotional mix. It also gives a brief review of the company's marketing information system. It is useful for discussing alternative research methodologies/studies for the phenomenon of doctor's prescription behaviour. The ... More
Reference No: BP0190TECPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The note deals with: a) how to open a presentation, b) how to structure it, and c) what rhetorical devices can be used to make a presentation effective. ... More
Reference No: F&A0373Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The accountant believes that one of the products, twenty- litre grease container, does not fetch a price adequate to cover its costs. With the anticipated fall in volume she expects the unit cost to rise even higher. The issue requires understanding of relevant costs, cost-volume- profit relationship and contribution- based ... More
Reference No: PROD0192(B)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case can be used for discussing an effective management control system for projects. Aspects such as selection of project team, preparation of network diagrams, budgeting, activity planning at the site, coding, reporting, etc can be discussed. ... More
Reference No: QM0200Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case describes a situation where a decision regarding the publications of a manuscript needs to be made. The problem is complicated in view of the uncertainty associated with the demand. The case can be used to illustrate the uncertainties of a decision making situation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0613TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Financial costs and returns are converted into economic costs and benefits by using shadow pricing factors. This note describes the assumptions which form the basis of shadow pricing factors for different cost and revenue items. It also estimates these factors for some important items along with the economic values. ... More
