Reference No: MAR0067Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case gives the proposal of a research agency for a national sample survey. Participants are expected to evaluate the proposed sampling design for the study. The problems of identifying relevant sample frames, and questions about the implication of using alternative sample frames in terms of underrepresentation or wastage ... More
Reference No: PROD0036Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The plant engineer proposes to set up an internal maintenance workshop. The case provides ample material to consider this proposal against the company's existing method of operations that is mostly contractual. ... More
Reference No: ECO0065(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Concerns the problem of assessing the impact of certain governmental policies on the cost structure and pricing policy of a cable company. As a result of the devalua?tion of the rupee and the policy of import liberaliza?tion, it was expected that industries would be able to utilize their ... More
Reference No: ECO0018Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case Concerns the small car investment project about which the Government of India was to announce a decision in 1955. The problem was: In view of the existing idle capacity in the indigenous industry, and the foreign exchange shortage, was the decision to go ahead with a new Small car ... More
Reference No: F&A0048(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Deals with the problems that arose while converting deferred shares into ordinary shares for simplifying the corporate capital structure. The best legal, accounting and technical brains were engaged in resolving this problem. A firm stand had been taken by deferred and equity shareholders and they were to present their case ... More
Reference No: PROD0032Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: A large printing press employing about six hundred persons is operating like a service organization for a state government. There is a large backlog of orders in some sections of the press, whereas some other sections are having excess capacity. The management is working under several constraints, particularly under several ... More
Reference No: BP0001(A)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: A small soft-drinks company faces losses because of declining sales. All facets of the business are examined to see what changes might correct the difficulties. ... More
Reference No: F&A0011EX(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: The case leads to a discussion of the various issues affecting the price fixation of rights offered in a textile mill which intends to diversify into an unrelated field. ... More
Reference No: F&A0001Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Focuses on the place of public deposits in the financial structure of a company. Students can analyse the problem of the extent of reliance on this source of financing. ... More
Reference No: F&A0018Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Problems and considerations involved in estimating depreciation charge on writtendown value and straight-line methods are discussed. The changing of depreciation method has to be evaluated in the light of a change in profit figures for reporting purposes, conversions and accepted accounting principles. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(D)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More