Reference No: QM0026Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Pertains to capital budgeting. Students are required to make an investment analysis of the proposed installation of an automatic machine. ... More
Reference No: F&A0046(A)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Deals with the personnel planning and labour cost control problems faced by a large governmentowned steel company. It also covers the special problems that arise in controlling cost in public sector companies. ... More
Reference No: F&A0062Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: A closely held company enters into a new foreign collaboration agreement. It must weigh the tax implications of alternative patterns of shareholding of the new company for Indian and foreign shareholders of the venture. Alternative assumptions of distribution of profits may be made to discuss the issue of shareholding pattern ... More
Reference No: MAR0054Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case-cu-note describes the problems in the pricing of ethical drugs. Participants are expected to evaluate the practices used by large pharmaceutical companies in pricing their products. The differences in pricing practices of multinational, and large and small Indian companies are highlighted. How brand preference gives a company ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(C)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Outlines the discussions between the case writer and the company's executive. It describes the overall assessment of the introduction of PERT in a new company by the Chief Executive himself. The discussions revolve around the consideration of advantages of PERT by the managerial and supervisory cadres. Thought is also given ... More
Reference No: ECO0123Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Concerns the purchasing policy of a large iron and steel company. The company's policy for procuring coal was based on certain considerations and environmental factors that had radically changed during the period under review in the case. How should the company modify its procurement policy in the light of the ... More
Reference No: ECO0086Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the different kinds of problems faced by the pioneer of the textile industry in Ahmedabad. It is a study of how modern industrial entrepreneurs came into existence in India. ... More
Reference No: F&A0060Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: In the Indian subsidiary of a foreign concern, the collaboration agreement between the parent and the subsidiary is to continue for ten years. The longrange financial statements of the company are to be utilized for estimating the tax liabilities of the foreign holding and the Indian subsidiary companies. ... More
Reference No: MAR0062(D)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This is the fourth case in the series, describing the inferences drawn and the recommendations put forward by the research agency to the client. Students are expected to play the role of the decision maker and use the information to arrive at specific decisions. The question of reliability and relevance ... More