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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: Raghavachari, M;

Reference No: QM0018 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: This case illustrates the technique of solving a transport problem involving two warehouses and several destinations. This involves optimizing based on two different criteria. This case illustrates the transportation problem in linear programming. ... 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: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0033 Pages: 25 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the use of statistical control charts for controlling day?to?day finished stock inventories in an automobile manufacturing company. It highlights the fact that control charts can help in identifying other areas and problems and in solving them. ... 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: 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: 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: Bhattacharyya, S K; Jaikumar, V;

Reference No: F&A0094(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The company, which has been valuing closing stock at sales value, switches over to valuation at direct costs. After a few years, it goes back to its original method of valuing stocks. In the class, the effects of changeover are assessed; the real reasons why the company made the switchovers ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0059 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: This is an introductory case that describes in general terms the basic elements of a production system as existing at facility of a mass producer of garments. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0151 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The case discusses the difficulty experienced by a fertilizer manufacturing unit in Western India. The main difficulty is relating to the irregular supply of two raw materials which are to be used in a fixed proportion. As a result of the above capacity utilization remains at a low level. The ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C; Verma, K K;

Reference No: P&IR0023 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: Describes the tactics and strategies used by professional union leaders in motivating the workers in a plant to organize a union under very adverse circumstances; the union becomes a force to reckon with. The case brings out the role of leaders in organizing a union. ... More

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Authors: Haynes, Warren W;

Reference No: ECO0068 Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The case examines a strike in a public sector undertaking. It highlights issues such as recognition of unions, recruitment policies, interunion rivalry and effect of central and state labour laws. It is used to familiarize students with the variety of problems involved in industrial relations situations. ... More

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

Reference No: MAR0071 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The case involves the students in a realistic situation wherein they have to understand the consumption behaviour and buying pattern of the consumers with regard to bread, and develop a distribution plan for a large public sector bakery set up in Ahmedabad, keeping fully in view the types of retail ... More

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