Reference No: QM0002Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case revolves around the issue of pricing in an oligopolistic market. It discusses issues like use of price cutting for introducing a new product, ability of the firm to withstand retaliation from competitors, and the benefit the society receives from the price fall. The other minor issues raised are ... More
Reference No: OB0034(C)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A description of several incidents that occurred during the researcher's visits to the chief engineer. Students analyze the behaviour observed and decide how to improve the situation. ... More
Reference No: ECO0037Pages: 31Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: Background material covering a detailed statement of the various aspects of the Indian tax structure. The note covers corporate as well as personal taxation, and serves as a basis for discussion of a series of cases on the subject of taxation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0021Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The chairman of cooperative milk producers' union, having undertaken to build a dairy plant, was faced with the problem of developing the milk shed area of the district. The case gives material which could be used for developing some plan of action. The teaching focus is on developing strategy in ... More
Reference No: PROD0020Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This case deals with inventory control and production scheduling concerning a seasonal product. It asks students to examine and recommend specific proposals for improving company operations. ... More
Reference No: MAR0007Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with the frequent decision problem of extending the product line through introduction of additional size/packs of a particular product. Participants are supposed to evolve criteria for evaluation of alternatives in such a decision situation, and apply these criteria in coming up with a recommendation with respect ... More
Reference No: MAR0053Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The company was expecting to change its channels of distribution from manufacturer-age-retailers to a system of direct distribution to retailers. It outlines the views of those managers who favour alternative one versus those who support the other. Information on various dimensions of costs and benefits of the two ... More
Reference No: ECO0070Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case deals with the tax implication of the water storage tank constructed for the purposes of the supply and storage of water this tank constitute a "plant and machinery " for the depreciation under the India Income-tax Act is discussed. . ... More
Reference No: MAR0015(B)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: This is a sequel to the Western India Pharmaceutical Company (M) case in which issues were raised as to what would be the appropriate pricing strategies for a small unit to fight with large multinationals. This case deals with problems of price competition faced by the same unit from still ... More