Reference No: CMA0080Pages: 12Published on: 14, March, 1967
Abstract: The case is on costing of farm power used by Indian farmers. The concepts of total operating cost, fixed cost, variable cost, opportunity cost, etc. for different sources of farm power (e.g. bullocks, power tiller, tractors, etc.) are discussed. Factors affecting the rate of replacement of bullock power by ... More
Reference No: CMA0076Pages: 10Published on: 20, February, 1967
Abstract: The firm's dilemma regarding exports to U.K. in view of the changed cost structure, government desire to encourage exports to U.K. versus the conditions created due to bilateral agreements which promote exports to soft currency areas. ... More
Reference No: CMA0079Pages: 12Published on: 7, February, 1967
Abstract: The case is about a study of the economics of exporting raw materials for cattle feed and substituting the exported quantity of nutrients by growing fodder crops versus not exporting it. The case was used for class discussion as one of the macro-level problems of Indian Agriculture in MAI course. ... More
Reference No: PROD0034TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The note explains four advanced applications of PERT networks: 1) scheduling with limited resources, 2) time? cost trade?offs, 3) network cost control systems, and 4) statistical approach in PERT scheduling. The existing rules and procedures for their use have been illustrated by examples. ... More
Reference No: PROD0050Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More
Reference No: QM0030Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about dropping an unprofitable product line. Students are expected to analyse the data and work out the contribution of the different product lines. ... More
Reference No: F&A0034(A)Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Deals with the financial problems involved at the time of amalgamation of Investa with Telco. The most important financial problem is the valuation of shares for establishing a ratio for exchange. The discussion should be conducted by organizing two separate groups for the shareholders of these two companies. As the ... More
Reference No: F&A0050TECPages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: A technical note discussing the significance and application of the tool of analyzing cost, volume and profit. Suitable illustrations and charts have been included to explain the mechanics and interpretation of this analytical tool. ... More
Reference No: PROD0025Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the processing of materials in a large vertically integrated textile mill. The company does not have a centralized planning and control section. Very often orders from the merchants and distributors cannot be filled immediately. The management is considering ways and means to cut down large process? inventories ... More
Reference No: ECO0120Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The note discusses three major questions which attracted the public attention soon after the devaluation of the rupee in 1966: (1) Will devaluation increase our foreign exchange earnings significantly? (2) Will it accelerate the pace of import substitution? (3) Is a general price rise inevitable in the wake of devaluation? ... More
Reference No: PROD0041Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes a situation of deciding between alternative processes of manufacturing a particular part. Details about the methods of manufacture, the times involved and the cost are given so that a meaningful discussion about the relative merits of the alternative could be had. ... More
