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Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0041 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Deals with a bidding situation faced by a manufacturer. The product is a large transformer needed by an electricity company that is facing low capacity utilization. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0021(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Case (B) P&IR0021(B) describes an incentive scheme launched by the management apparently to provide higher job satisfaction to workers. This can be discussed in relation to the philosophy and practices of wage incentives in industry. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N; Kashyap, S P;

Reference No: ECO0105TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The note discusses the various areas to be considered before introducing improved technology at various levels of production in Indian industry. It discusses the problem both historically and analytically. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: BP0038TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The note describes the structure and characteristics of the readymade garments in India. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N; Seth, S;

Reference No: ECO0147TEC Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The note discusses how all the aspects which textile industry has to take into account before making decisions in any field of activity--?? production, investment, modernization and the like. The note was used for providing an introduction to decision making at the macro level in the various textile cases of ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0030(B) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Describes the events subsequent to the establishment of the rayon tyre cord factory referred to in case (A) (BP0030). The company faces problems of shortage of demand, competition from other producers, pricing difficulties, and the emergence of substitutes through the application of superior technology. The case, therefore, raises issues of ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C;

Reference No: MAR0088 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: A small machine shop is facing the problem of developing a source of supply for castings needed for cylinder liners for an automobile company. Important factors to be considered are price, quality and regularity of supply. There are three possible sources, but their past records on the three factors are ... More

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Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R; Nanda, D A;

Reference No: MAR0147 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The brand share of the major product of the company is threatened as a result of heavy incentives offered to consumers by the competitors. The situation requires an immediate decision on the strategy the company should follow to protect its market share. The case can be used with both a ... More

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Authors: Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0003 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: A new competitive threat appears after the manager has undertaken some changes subsequent to the earlier date. The question of possible further steps, including merger with competitors, arises. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0094 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Discusses the comparative efficiency of two winding technologies in a textile mill. Students and the author, as a project, collected the material for the case in the first place. It throws light upon areas of related decision-making in the textile process ... More

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Authors: Chowdhry, Kamla; Anand, K K;

Reference No: P&IR0074 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case gives the organization and functions of the personnel department of an international company. It describes areas of personnel management, which are centrally controlled, and areas that are decentralized in different countries. ... More

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

Reference No: ECO0019 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case deals with forecasting the market demand for a leading brand of vegetable oil called "Vanaspati." The problem is viewed from the point of view of a company that controls a substantial market share of this product in India. Students are asked to prepare a longterm forecast of ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0016 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: This case is about estimating the likely longterm growth in demand for steel castings in the country using the enduse method. Students are asked to assess the scope for the company's expansion through an analysis of demand for steel castings during the next five to ten years,the ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0095 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case examine a very dramatic moment in the life of a company which was to open the bills of lading relating to the imports of machinery on the day following devaluation of the rupee during June 1966. The enhanced financial commitment on the part of the company because of devaluation ... More

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