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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0026(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes the application of PERT and CPM techniques to the project construction operations of a fertilizer plant in India. It indicates all the necessary steps, which must be taken before starting with the introduction of PERT, and how PERT helps in spotlighting troubles earlier. The student is expected ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0038 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: An actual situation is described to illustrate the application of line of balance technology. It could also be used as an exercise case. The discussion could be centered on the usefulness of line of balance technology in a manufacturing situation. ... More

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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: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0053 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Describes a problem faced by the management wherein a decision has to be made whether to buy a Turret Lathe or an Automat to replace the worn-out Turret Lathe. Facts and figures on equipment cost, and operating and maintenance costs for the two types of equipment are given. Students are ... 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: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0129 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case deals with the problems created by the restrictions of the Reserve Bank of India on the use of "public deposits" by nonbanking companies. The Indian Cotton Mills Federation, whose members were adversely affected by the regulation, was considerin manner in which the case was to be presented ... 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: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0155 Pages: 36 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: Deals with a pricing problem in the public sector. The pricing of natural gas, which was obtained as a byproduct in some of the oilfields of the Oil and Natural Gas Commission, became a controversial issue because of the monopolistic position of the Commission. An arbitrator was appointed by ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R; Parameswaran, K V;

Reference No: PROD0063 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: This is an integrated case about a small business enterprise that manufactures plastic consumer items. It provides sufficient scope for improving the company's production operations as well as for developing the strategy that should be followed by this company. ... 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: 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: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0057(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1968

Abstract: The case explains the way a company has prepared its plans for developing and introducing a new product to the market. It highlights the difficulties it had to face while going through the technological change, i.e., applied research, development, marketing and after?sales service. It also highlights the need ... More

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