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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: BP0102 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case traces the life of an individual who runs away from home, is employed as a domestic servant and enters industry. His interactions with top management and two different types of personnel managers, and his emergence and eclipse as a trade union leader are traced. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0124TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Involves the application of systematic layout techniques for a plastic bags manufacturing plant. It focuses on the understanding of the principal steps required for the use of the technique. Development of several alternative plans and their evaluation are envisaged. ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: P&IR0093TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The note traces the changing concepts of profit sharing bonus over the last thirtyears. ... More

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Authors: Bijapurkar, Ashoke; Mote, V L;

Reference No: MAR0160TEC Pages: 69 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The note gives details of the cotton textile industry in India, relating to the product profile, industry structure, manufacturing process, distribution of textiles and the cost profitability and financial structure of the cotton textile industry in India. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0140TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The note deals with problems of measurement of productivity at the firm level and aims at evolving possible methods for its measurement. The method actively considered involves the measurement of value added output and all inputs. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0310 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Gives the breakup of cost of production of sulphuric acid for a medium-scale manufacturer in 1966. Details are given in terms of actual totals for three chosen months, and estimated per unit costs for 1967. Variability of costs are not given. Students are expected to discern the behaviour of costs from ... More

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Authors: Wadhva, C D;

Reference No: ECO0243 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case presents the problems in business policy of a smallscale manufacturer of the hubs for bicycles. The problems faced in export marketing by this unit are treated in the framework of the total market for the product. Special focus is put on the linkages between allocating the output ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C;

Reference No: MAR0167 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case deals with product line evaluation of a mediumsized distributor of consumer durables. Performance of the product lines carried is evaluated using three different criteria, namely, gross profit, percentage profit margin, and return on investment. An attempt is made to demonstrate the superiority of ROI criterion over the ... More

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Authors: Manendra Mohan;

Reference No: MAR0181(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This is basically an illustrative note dealing with the development of marketing information system for a product like agricultural chemicals. The case is intended to stimulate concepts and ideas on evolving a marketing information system for a product which has the characteristics of both industrial and consumer products, as far ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0197(B) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case raises issues concerning organization of the marketing function. It describes the evolution of the marketing organization, and discusses the experience with recent organizational arrangements. A novel form of organization, involving parallel organizations for new products and established products, adopted by the company is discussed. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0129TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This note deals with incentives computation and the evaluation of the incentive scheme used in a firm manufacturing industrial explosives. The individual scheme used is the "work reward scheme" and the group scheme used is the "multifactor work reward scheme." In a situation where output is predominantly process?controlled, the ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0300 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Examines the impact of substituting variable costs for fixed costs on profit, breakeven point, and margin of safety. Class discussion could cover the evaluation of relative business risks in two different cost structures?one with a higher proportion of variable costs and the other with a predominance of fixed costs. ... More

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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

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Authors: Monappa, Arun;

Reference No: OB0148EX Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This is a training exercises based on the In basket method. The exercise gives the participants a simulated experience of decision making with limited data generalizations are then made by way of feedback to help improve one's decision making ability, especially in the personnel field. ... More

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