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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0167TEC Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The note discusses how price fixing of cement has resulted in a typical dispersal of the cement manufacturing units in India, and analyses the economic implications of such a policy in the short and long run. ... More

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Authors: Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: F&A0186 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The case describes the planning process in a company in the electricity supply business. It serves to highlight the nature of the strategic choices open to a company that is closely regulated. ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0219 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Emphasizes the issues in providing equity ownership to employees in a growing company. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

Reference No: BP0052 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Describes the history and growth of an Indian company that was the first to manufacture polystyrene in the country. Useful in identifying the strategies and policies followed by the company and the evaluation of their results; provides a comparison with the Synthetics and Chemicals Case (BP0040) in terms of product, ... More

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Authors: Shukla, H C; Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0022(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case deals with the organizational problems arising out of the request of two employees for mutual transfer. Case (A) describes the issues relating to the matter at the lowest level of management. As the matter is not solved at this level, it is taken to the second level of ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0233(I) Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: After developing the required understanding of a long range framework for more effective budgeting [described in L&T (D) and (E)], the General Manager (Finance) considers the time appropriate to have a hard look at the existing budgeting system in the organization. Several issues (e.g. the role of the ... More

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Authors: Mampilly, Paul;

Reference No: F&A0279 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Precision Photo Equipments manufactures professional photographic equipment. The case brings up the following issues for discussion: 1) how to estimate the incremental working capital requirement on a change in the activity level in respect of various items the company is manufacturing; 2) the implications of a change in the price level of ... More

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Authors: Anand, R K; Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0094(D) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case describes the market development (in different towns), development of product mix, and distribution arrangements of the company. Special emphasis has been put on the distribution costs. Along with the pricing data, it can be used as a case for formulating marketing strategy. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0191 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Discusses the stages through which a technician entrepreneur has passed. It gives a good account of how a project is prepared before giving it for financial assistance to a bank/termlending institution. ... More

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Authors: Saleem, P A;

Reference No: MAR0130(C) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Case (C) deals with dealer structure, growth, evaluation of dealer system, etc. ... More

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Authors: Sheth, N R;

Reference No: P&IR0030 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case describes the problems faced by the top management of a large organization following the chief executive's decision to use a computer for some important areas of management. In the background of these problems, Mr. Goyal, who has been charged with the responsibility of understanding and solving the problems, ... More

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Authors: Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0064(A) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Case (A) pertains to the payment of bonus in a textile mill. By changing the method of calculating depreciation, the management reduces the quantum of bonus. This is objected by the union. A strike is averted by the timely intervention of the manager. In Case (B) P&IR0064(B), both ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0158TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This note is intended to provide a broad overview of the distribution system followed by one company each in machinery (industrial), textiles (consumer durables) and tea (consumer nondurables) industry in India. It also describes the importance of distribution systems in India and broad characteristics of existing distribution systems in ... More

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Authors: Saleem, P A;

Reference No: MAR0130(A) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Case (A) deals with the problem of deciding how much emphasis to put on dealer network vis-a-vis company's own salesmen. It also describes the commission structure of salesmen and related problems. ... More

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