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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: 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: 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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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: 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: Gupta, V K; Narayanan, A V S;

Reference No: CMA0161 Pages: 10 Published on: 6, November, 1968

Abstract: Summarizes the history of a small ready-mixed cattle feed plant planned as part of the ICD project. It refers to the conception and implementation of the cattle feed factory and its paralised nature of operations. It emphasizes the effect of initial administration of project planning, the nature of the practical ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0028 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: A large company is considering an investment for setting up a new foundry and workshop replacing the old workshop and foundry that had existed for a long time. The new manager, a younger son, is called upon to make the final decision as to what is to be done regarding ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L; Haynes, Warren W;

Reference No: QM0035(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: The case deals with the suitability of a costing system for a small manufacturer who needs costing information on practically all types of business decisions. However, an elaborate costing system is expensive and involves a lot of record-keeping. The case facilitates discussion on installing the costing system. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0073(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: Brings out problems in areas like purchase, sales, finance and manpower planning which always come up together with research and development problems. Also illustrates how the task force concept can be used successfully in achieving the targets in spite of all these problems. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0027 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: A large textile company is considering whether to enter into the manufacture of readymade garments as a few competitiors have already done. The case also presents several alternative arragements by which the company could distribute readymade garments without manufactring garments themselves. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N; Venkataraman, Sithalakshmi;

Reference No: ECO0025TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: The note describes the growth and special problems of the sugar industry in India. ... More

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Authors: Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: QM0038 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: Deals with equipment replacement decisions. The problem is whether an old piece equipment should be replaced by new equipment. ... More

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Authors: Mote, V L;

Reference No: QM0074TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1969

Abstract: Introduces the conceptual framework for analyzing an inventory decision problem, and points out that there are three motives for holding inventory: 1) the transaction motive, 2) the speculative motive, and 3) the precautionary motive. The subject is introduced through simple examples. ... More

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