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Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: QM0096(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Issac, Akkanad M; Narayanan, N;

Reference No: QM0104 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the problem of establishing the aggregate production capacity of a small ceramics shop which manufactures a variety of ceramic articles. The case describes the production process, including the equipment used, and details of the various products manufactured (such as the number of articles per set, sizes, weights, number ... More

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Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

Reference No: QM0121TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Describes techniques of sorting a tape-based file on a computer where the file is too large to be resident in the computer's memory. Methods covered in detail are balanced merging and polyphase merging. ... More

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Authors: Monappa, Arun;

Reference No: P&IR0032 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case deals with the evaluation of two selection instruments, the IQ test and the written essay type test, on the basis of an organization's experience. ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: OB0021(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The terms and conditions of service of two hundred and forty?eight monthly?paid employees of the Madras establishment are set out. The union's charter of demands is annexed. To be used for introducing an exercise in collective bargaining. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0135TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This is a note dealing with the interaction between man and machine in a man?machine system. The productivity of such a system is primarily determined by the time required to complete a full cycle of operations. In order to improve the productivity of such a system, recording the cycle ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0311 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Describes two furniture companies needing different costing systems. One deals with a few standard models while the other accepts unique jobs. The impact of the two different business strategies on shopfloor management, on the quantity of work-in-process and finished goods, and--more important--on the cost accounting system and related paperwork, is ... More

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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

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: BP0101 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case traces the 16 year career of a management trainee who rises to a senior management position. A shift of accent in corporate strategy, changes in organization structuring, and the incapacity of Ulaganath Madan to adapt to the changing needs further aggravated by obsolescence leads to the conclusion that he ... More

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Authors: Saha, Jahar; Mote, V L; Derasari, S R;

Reference No: QM0112 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the problem of preparing a timetable for a state transport corporation. The main objective is to determine the minimum number of buses required to operate a given number of trips. Several other problems like crew utilization, load factor determination, etc had to be considered. ... More

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Authors: Bhatnagar, S C; Satia, J K;

Reference No: QM0129(A) Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Case (A) discusses the drug distribution system in Uttar Pradesh. The problems being faced are presented, as also details of the existing records, information flow, and the way procurement, stocking and supply decisions have been made. The case also provides sampled data on demand and supply position in the past. ... More

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Authors: Bhatt, Anil;

Reference No: BP0167 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Sets out an industrialist's response to demands, pressures, and threats to help the Congress Party financially during the Emergency. After briefly introducing the subject of political finance by businesses, the first part discusses the relevant political environment during Emergency, the industry and the industrialist, and the types and nature of ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Satia, J K;

Reference No: PROD0117 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case concerns itself with the establishment of a suitable policy for purchase and stocking of the company's three major raw materials: asbestos fibre, sheet making, and pipe making felts, following the credit squeeze and the Tandon Committee's stipulated norms for inventory. The company is importing all three items, and ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0126TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with incentive schemes in a large firm producing fertilizers. The variety of jobs prevailing in such a firm makes the designing of suitable incentive schemes quite complex. The case primarily involves evaluation of group incentive schemes and incentives computation for workers in different groups. ... More

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