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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0256 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The case is designed to emphasize the essential factors to be kept in mind while making a bonus issue. It also provides an opportunity for making the necessary calculations for deciding the issue of bonus shares. ... More

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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: Mampilly, Paul;

Reference No: F&A0276 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: This is an introductory case on cash flow planning. It can also be used to illustrate why the surpluses shown by the income statement under accrual accounting vary from the surpluses according to the cash flow statements. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0254 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: Deals with the determination of relevant costs, in a joint product situation. The situation calls for managerial decisions such as 1) pricing of the main product, 2) pricing of by product, and 3) assessment of breakeven volume for the main product. Also, attempts to convey concepts such as common costs, joint costs, unique ... More

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Authors: Venkatraman, S; Sambrani, Shreekant;

Reference No: BP0066 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: Focuses on the problems and challenges a management graduate faces in a company, that in the past, had relied heavily on personal appraisal for decision-making. Also provides data for systematic decision-making in an organization facing problems of growth for survival. ... More

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Authors: Mampilly, Paul;

Reference No: F&A0274 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1975

Abstract: The company had to face a series of setbacks due to improper tie-ups with financiers in the unorganized sector. The case provides rich material for an exercise in planning for financial rehabilitation. It can also be used to stress the point that loans from financial institutions for liquidating existing debts ... 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: Kaul, Mohan;

Reference No: QM0072TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1975

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