Reference No: P&IR0072(C)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case deals with the problems of manpower planning for workers' category in TELCO, Poona. It gives the steps followed by the Manpower Planning Cell between 1969-73 up to the stage of submission of Manpower Planning Proposal No.2. This proposal identifies the phased needs for manpower, locates alternative sources for ... More
Reference No: F&A0087Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a case in comprehensive variance analysis. Requires computation of material, labour, and variable and fixed overheads in a process-costing situation. Variances have to be worked out on equivalent units of production rather than on just finished goods. ... More
Reference No: PROD0125TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This note focuses on a job enrichment programme in the control room of a chemical plant. The operators have to follow operations carefully, adjust mix controls, monitor reactions, and record voluminous data on each batch process. As they have to adopt written standard operating procedures, the jobs are highly routine. ... More
Reference No: MAR0093Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case describes the situation where the company is concerned about a specific definition of marketing problems relating to both opportunities and threats. The discussion will lead to specification of information needs and an approach to solve sample design problems. ... More
Reference No: F&A0304Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives the actual material consumption for two products for two consecutive periods when the actual production also varies. Requires variance analysis, in an adapted way, for two periods. A combination of standards and past actuals are used to assess the current period's performance. ... More
Reference No: MAR0163Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The company makes various forms of packaging. Since the demand comes from a diverse set of consumer industries, the company prepares a long term forecast based on the growth projections of user industries. The sales force prepares a forecast for the immediate future. The company wants to integrate the forecasts ... More
Reference No: MAR0181(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is basically an illustrative note dealing with the development of marketing information system for a product like agricultural chemicals. The case is intended to stimulate concepts and ideas on evolving a marketing information system for a product which has the characteristics of both industrial and consumer products, as far ... More
Reference No: CMA0401Pages: 12Published on: 2, September, 1976
Abstract: The case is formulated around different aspects of expansion of the textile market in the rural areas. It first deals with various possibilities of marketing textiles in the rural areas, which are mostly in the nature of "know your market" in the sphere of textile marketing. It then provides information ... More
Reference No: CMA0402TECPages: 18Published on: 16, August, 1976
Abstract: The note points out that sharp acceleration in pesticide use is required to achieve the Fifth Plan targets. For this purpose, it is important to understand the nature of cultivators' effective demand for pesticides. To generate such an understanding and provoke discussion on the subject, the note presents findings of ... More
Reference No: QM0024TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The note contains an introductory exposition of capital investment analysis. It brings out through examples present value concepts, internal rate of return, payback period, etc and compares them as tools for investment analysis. ... More
Reference No: QM0100(A)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Illustrates the problems of Arun Deshpande, a young entrepreneur who held various patents of agricultural machines. He started developing his products, financed entirely by a nationalized bank. Later, he procured bridge finance from another bank, awaiting the sanction of a long term loan from a financial institution. Since this was ... More
Reference No: QM0114Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Pertains to the marketing information system originally developed at the Rustom Jehangir Mills. Presents the company background and present market position, and identifies the marketing information needs of the various levels of management. Illustrative formats have also been included in the case. ... More
Reference No: F&A0287Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case describes the detailed classification and codification of 1) product groups, production departments, service departments and cost centres, and 2) capital and revenue accounts, financial accounting, cost accounting, classification of factory expenses, etc. from a real life accounting system. The objective is to use it as a vehicle for explaining the ... More
Reference No: MAR0171(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: After many years of "ethical" promotion, Glaxo's syrup based tonic, Minadex, was going OTC since the company's management felt that this would help increase sales. A purchase proposition was required to build up an advertising campaign around it. Competitive claims were analyzed by the agency and it was decided to ... More
