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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: Prasad, Keshav; Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0123 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Concerns the purchasing policy of a large iron and steel company. The company's policy for procuring coal was based on certain considerations and environmental factors that had radically changed during the period under review in the case. How should the company modify its procurement policy in the light of the ... More

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

Reference No: MAR0060 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case revolves around the concept of the purchase decisionmaking unit for industrial marketing. The participants are expected to identify the individuals of each decisionmaking unit and their role in the purchase decisionmaking process. A number of decision situations are described. Excerpts from the research study, "Purchasing ... 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: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0087 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes how J.N. Tata established the Tata Iron and Steel Company and other basic industrial educational ventures. ... More

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

Reference No: ECO0065(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: To examine critically the methods employed by the marketing and production departments for planning the production and marketing operations of the company. To evolve an alternative approach which would help the company to increase its profits Performanc. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0051(A) Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Discusses the major technological developments accomplished over a period of ten years. Technological problems have been highlighted in particular. In the process of doing its own development work, the company had to face on the one hand many a financial and growth problem, and on the other, further product?development ... 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: Parameswaran, K V; Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0005 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The production director wants to review the company's incentive scheme. The case gives the history and nature of the scheme in detail. The student is required to point out the merits and defects of the scheme and suggest suitable improvements. ... More

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Authors: Mehta, M J; Tripathi, D;

Reference No: ECO0080 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The case represented the emergence of the modern business in the context of changing environment .It also illustrates on one hand the impact of education in business activities and on the other the futility of the popularly held view that caste presented people from going to business ... More

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

Reference No: P&IR0039 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The case relates to a change in the size of lift from 5" to 6" in the roto coner section of the winding department in the subsidiary of a foreign company, and the consequent human problem of resistance. ... 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: Seshan, Suresh A;

Reference No: F&A0057(A) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: This series enables students to understand the complete accounting cycle. The cases list the transactions that have occurred over a two month period. The student is required to journalize the transactions, post the entries into the ledger accounts, summarize the ledger accounts, prepare a trial balance and finally prepare the ... 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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