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Authors: Dearden, John;

Reference No: F&A0045 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Three problems faced by a large manufacturing company in installing an overhead budget system are discussed. ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0074 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case deals with the problems of measurement of departmental performance in an integrated steel foundry, and raises questions on transfer pricing practices. In the class, questions on transfer pricing policy and the mode of departmental performance evaluation are raised. The question whether decentralization should at all be adopted is ... More

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Authors: Gandhi, V P;

Reference No: F&A0061 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Companies under a managing agency house and located in the same industrial area decide to start a common services company for facilities like water, electricity, security, steam, firefighting, etc. The question of advisability of starting such a company from the tax angle is raised. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0050 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0131 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case calls for the formulation of a comprehensive approach to demand forecasting, both short- and long-term, in the construction sector of interest to the company. ... More

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Authors: Dearden, John;

Reference No: F&A0038 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: A presentation of the problem of single versus multiple cost centres. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0091 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case discusses the different alternative for investment at the macro level in the field of communication. The areas of investment involved in the case related to the investment in the television in the radio and the newspaper as alternative communication media. The case was used as part of problems ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0041 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes a situation of deciding between alternative processes of manufacturing a particular part. Details about the methods of manufacture, the times involved and the cost are given so that a meaningful discussion about the relative merits of the alternative could be had. ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0035 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Provides an opportunity for discussing the issues relating to the valuation of preference shares on which dividends have been in arrears for a long period. This valuation of preference shares had to be made at the time of amalgamation. The management was faced with the difficult problem of maintaining a ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0026(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More

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Authors: Rao, N N Venkata; Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0065(D) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: This case is a sequel to Modern Cable Company (C), dealing with the problem of incorporating the market limitation on various products of the company into the linear programming model set up earlier. ... More

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Authors: Subramaniam, S;

Reference No: QM0029 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Students are required to compute the relevant costs of existing methods of production, and compare them with the costs of an automated operation. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0059 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case involves discussion of issues regarding two topics in marketing research problem formulation and evaluation of a research proposal. Issues regarding how to translate management's concerns into researchable propositions are highlighted. The case deals with issues of expanding the companyowned retail shop network for distributing its textile products. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0086 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Describes the different kinds of problems faced by the pioneer of the textile industry in Ahmedabad. It is a study of how modern industrial entrepreneurs came into existence in India. ... More

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