Reference No: PROD0005Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The production director wants to review the company's incentive scheme. The case gives the history and nature of the scheme in detail. The student is required to point out the merits and defects of the scheme and suggest suitable improvements. ... More
Reference No: F&A0098Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: A consultant has given the report that large profits could be made if the company works three shifts instead of the present one shift. While discussing this at a meeting, all the differences between the sales and the production departments come out. In the class, solutions to the problems raised ... More
Reference No: PROD0059Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: This is an introductory case that describes in general terms the basic elements of a production system as existing at facility of a mass producer of garments. ... More
Reference No: ECO0155Pages: 36 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Deals with a pricing problem in the public sector. The pricing of natural gas, which was obtained as a by product in some of the oilfields of the Oil and Natural Gas Commission, became a controversial issue because of the monopolistic position of the Commission. An arbitrator was appointed by ... More
Reference No: MAR0071Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case involves the students in a realistic situation wherein they have to understand the consumption behaviour and buying pattern of the consumers with regard to bread, and develop a distribution plan for a large public sector bakery set up in Ahmedabad, keeping fully in view the types of retail ... More
Reference No: ECO0034TECPages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: An analysis of the national income distribution in India during the period 1953-54 and 1956-57.It shows the pattern of income distribution of rural and urban sectors as well as in different categories of income.With the help of the data given in the case the students are expected to ... More
Reference No: F&A0057(A)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: This series enables students to understand the complete accounting cycle. The cases list the transactions that have occurred over a two month period. The student is required to journalize the transactions, post the entries into the ledger accounts, summarize the ledger accounts, prepare a trial balance and finally prepare the ... More
Reference No: F&A0094(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The company, which has been valuing closing stock at sales value, switches over to valuation at direct costs. After a few years, it goes back to its original method of valuing stocks. In the class, the effects of changeover are assessed; the real reasons why the company made the switchovers ... More
Reference No: PROD0057(A)Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case explains the way a company has prepared its plans for developing and introducing a new product to the market. It highlights the difficulties it had to face while going through the technological change, i.e., applied research, development, marketing and after?sales service. It also highlights the need ... More
Reference No: F&A0083(A)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case describes a reporting system based on an Indian technique known as "parta" which is similar to the "contribution" theory. The difference between "parta" and "contribution", and the question whether the former is better in the Indian context, are discussed in class. Further, a better reporting system with a ... More
Reference No: BP0037Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case gives the governments view in the form of "departmental instructions" and the experience of implementing these instructions in different public sector undertakings. The case also gives three situations illustrating problems of relationship between the financial adviser and the "administration" in government companies. It raises the question: How can ... More
Reference No: P&IR0023Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Describes the tactics and strategies used by professional union leaders in motivating the workers in a plant to organize a union under very adverse circumstances; the union becomes a force to reckon with. The case brings out the role of leaders in organizing a union. ... More
Reference No: ECO0080Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: The case represented the emergence of the modern business in the context of changing environment .It also illustrates on one hand the impact of education in business activities and on the other the futility of the popularly held view that caste presented people from going to business ... More
