Reference No: PROD0013(B)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The manager is thinking of dropping a product because of growing price competition. The production controller and the secretary feel that the product is not profitable and requires too much time. The plant is running below capacity. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0019Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case provides insights into the various issues related to management training, both in terms of selection, training and evaluation of trainees, and also in terms of the responsibility for training and communication between the various parties involved. It has also lent itself to the discussion of individual behaviour. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0067(A)Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case describes the attempts made by the mill owner's son to streamline the personnel functions of the company. The case lends itself to a discussion on introduction of change and personnel management as well as a more intensive discussion on selection, training, appraisal and organization for personnel management. ... More
Reference No: F&A0024(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Relates to the appraisal of a long term loan to a manufacturing company. It also deals with the fashioning of the terms and conditions of the loan so as to reconcile the lender's and the borrower's points of view. ... More
Reference No: F&A0071Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Deals with the use of cost- volume-profit relationship for profit planning, especially in a situation where the contribution margin is very low. The case also covers the problem of product-wise breakeven analysis in a multi product situation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0038(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The manager of the Agricultural Chemical Section of the International Division of the consolidated Food Manufacturing Inc. of the U.S.A. was considering the proposal of setting up a fertilizer plant in India. The case deals with the financial implications and prospects of profits. The teaching strategy is on ... More
Reference No: PROD0019Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Deals with standardization of steel bar stock inventory in a company. Requires students to compute order quantities and machine times for determining optimum inventory policies. ... More
Reference No: PROD0006(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing a factory organization. Existing organization, duties and responsibilities assigned to supervisors, their past experience, education, salary levels, etc, are given in the case. Students are required to identify defects, suggest improvements, and recommend a suitable organization structure to achieve the targeted production programme. ... More
Reference No: F&A0067Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: This case is concerned with the problem of inventory valuation and pricing in a joint and by products situation. Students are required to decide the minimum selling price for each of the four products and the basis for inventory valuation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0026Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The case covers export promotion activities of a leading manufacturer of lime juice and describes the problems in promoting its sales in the overseas market. ... More
Reference No: PROD0017(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Describes assembly?line balancing of the entire electrical assembly. The student is asked to establish and balance the line, considering desired output and various company constraints. ... More
Reference No: MAR0005Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: Dissatisfied with the present wholesaling system, the mill wants to change its distribution channels policy. It plans to bypass the wholesalers and go to upcountry semi wholesalers directly. The case includes the recommendations of a consultant as to why, how and what should be done with respect to the company's ... More
