Reference No: PROD0045(A)Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes a large maintenance depot of a transport organization and the maintenance schedules followed by the depot with respect to their fleet of buses. It also describes the detailed operations. Because of the restricted time available for the maintenance, the depot manager has to devise a method of ... More
Reference No: F&A0061Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Companies under a managing agency house and located in the same industrial area decide to start a common services company for facilities like water, electricity, security, steam, firefighting, etc. The question of advisability of starting such a company from the tax angle is raised. ... More
Reference No: MAR0066Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case offers an illustration of drawing up an actual sample using random number table. Alternative approaches of selecting a sample using a telephone directory as a frame are discussed. The problem of nonresponse and sample error are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: F&A0090Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The company has raised loans for the purchase of machinery, and is buying some machinery on deferred payment basis. The problem is: Can interests payable on these two counts be capitalized? ... More
Reference No: PROD0053Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes a problem faced by the management wherein a decision has to be made whether to buy a Turret Lathe or an Automat to replace the worn-out Turret Lathe. Facts and figures on equipment cost, and operating and maintenance costs for the two types of equipment are given. Students are ... More
Reference No: F&A0078Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the characteristics of an international airline, the position occupied by AirIndia in international aviation, and the management control system evolved by AirIndia. In the class, a critical evaluation of the system is made. ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More