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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: Satia, J K;

Reference No: PROD0099 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The objective of the case is to study the suitability of different forecasting methods for regular and maintenance inventories. A computer programme that uses exponential smoothing to forecast (developed by IIMA Computer Centre) is used. Finally, the focus shifts to devising a forecasting system. ... More

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Authors: Sharan, Girja;

Reference No: CMA0313 Pages: 7 Published on: 24, July, 1974

Abstract: This case discusses the problem as to the decision whether an investment for expanding the production facilities through additional equipment and of labour is worthwhile for Kishore Bharat. ... More

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Authors: Sambrani, Shreekant;

Reference No: CMA0262 Pages: 12 Published on: 17, August, 1974

Abstract: An agro-chemicals firm is considering expanding the production of two of its major pesticides in powder form. It feels that the markets are located in the north west south-east parts of the country. The bulk of the products consists of filler material, which has to be transported for over 700 km. ... More

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Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi; Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: QM0058 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: Investment alternatives under uncertainty in a personal situation are discussed. The opportunity rate of return can be illustrated along with the concept of choice of criterion for decision making under uncertainty. ... More

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Authors: Mampilly, Paul;

Reference No: F&A0278 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: Describes a small scale industry engaged in job order activities. It helps demonstrate how activities can be phased over time, in line with the availability of funds. It also illustrates the application of pipeline theory on job order activities. ... More

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Authors: Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0054(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The three cases refer to the problem of apprentice training not covered under the Apprentice Act, 1961. Case (A) relates to the situation where the apprentices in a department were able to produce output equivalent to that of regular employees but they were paid only a fixed stipend. The regular employees ... More

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Authors: Kaul, Mohan;

Reference No: QM0053TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1975

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Authors: Verma, Pramod;

Reference No: P&IR0076 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The case deals with the problem of promotion in a textile mill. The situation arose when a salesman died and his position was to be filled in by one of the two joint salesmen who were working under him. One of them had many years' experience in the sales department, ... More

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Authors: Sarkar, N N; Vishwanath, Maya; Raghavachari, M;

Reference No: QM0067TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: This note deals with different techniques of factor analysis and their usefulness in business market research and other fields. ... More

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Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

Reference No: QM0051(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: Describes the situation a municipal corporation faces while computerizing some of its operational systems. The application areas are described in sufficient detail so that costs and benefits of each can be estimated. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0198TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The note discusses the main problems faced by the iron and steel industry in the seventies. ... More

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Authors: Mampilly, Paul;

Reference No: F&A0273 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: Deccan Refrigerators Limited produced and marketed refrigerators, gas cylinders and bus bodies. After an initial spell of successful operations, the company began to face a tough time in the market. A technical problem with its refrigerators seemed mainly to account for this. The case presents the situation at a time ... More

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