Reference No: F&A0072Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The operating costs of a particular job order have shown a sharp increase compared with the same job order executed in the previous month. The difference has arisen because the job order was machined on separate machines, each having different operating characteristics and costs. The case can be used to ... More
Reference No: ECO0143TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Gives an outline of the factors that influenced the export of textile products before and after devaluation. The note is both descriptive and analytical. Can provide supplementary reading to the Kandla Garments case. ... More
Reference No: BP0030(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Gives an account of events in the early stages of a proposal to establish a modern rayon tyre cord factory with foreign collaboration and foreign loans. The company is well established and is already a diversified industrial giant by Indian standards. The issues raised are: diversification into areas requiring sophisticated ... More
Reference No: ECO0154Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: This is an introductory case in short?term demand forecasting. The Transformer Manufacturers Association wants to refute the conclusion of the Reserve Bank of India on the impact of the recession on their industry. This would requires a forecast on how their production will be affected in the near future ... More
Reference No: F&A0084(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: After a project has been approved for implementation, the mechanism by which it is controlled is discussed. In class, the discussion is mainly about the utility of the mechanism together with exploration of alternatives. ... More
Reference No: ECO0115Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case illustrates the career of the founder of the Ahmedabad Cotton Textile Industry on one hand it illustrates the impact of the environment factors on the growth of business, on the other hand it questions the validity of the popularly held view that caste system prevented the growth of ... More
Reference No: F&A0109Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Provides an opportunity to analyse the funds locked up in accounts receivables. It gives information on various ways in which the banks finance accounts receivables, and provides an opportunity to discuss accounting procedure for billing and submission of documents and responsibility for collecting payments. Marginal contribution approach for extending credit ... More
Reference No: QM0041Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with a bidding situation faced by a manufacturer. The product is a large transformer needed by an electricity company that is facing low capacity utilization. ... More
Reference No: ECO0147TECPages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The note discusses how all the aspects which textile industry has to take into account before making decisions in any field of activity--?? production, investment, modernization and the like. The note was used for providing an introduction to decision making at the macro level in the various textile cases of ... More
Reference No: F&A0184(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Mr. Sahney, Vice President (Finance), has been considering what his recommendations to the President should be, regarding the sales manager's proposal, of relaxing the credit terms, to augment the sales of farm machinery, especially since the plant has been operating below capacity. The case brings out the contribution approach to ... More
Reference No: MAR0088Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A small machine shop is facing the problem of developing a source of supply for castings needed for cylinder liners for an automobile company. Important factors to be considered are price, quality and regularity of supply. There are three possible sources, but their past records on the three factors are ... More
Reference No: F&A0122(A)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The top executives of Rekha Limited, a large Indian company, review their existing capital budgeting policies and practices because profitability and the price- earning ratio of the company's shares are declining. The case provides an opportunity for suggesting changes in the company's capital budgeting systems. ... More
