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  1. Victor Gaskets India Limited (B)

    Authors: Ram Mohan, A V; Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0101(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1976

    Abstract: The case deals with cost reduction measures through minimum utilization of raw material in a gasket making unit. The use of mathematical models and the need for information systems (linkages) can be illustrated through this series. The series has been designed to illustrate the process of identifying, formulating and solving ... More

  2. Motivation Research

    Authors: Arul, Assumptha; Mohan, Manendra; Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0233TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This note describes "motivation research" in some detail. The elements constituting the "why" of purchase and consumption behaviour are briefly explained. The techniques, i.e., projective and nonprojective, are illustratively explained. Finally, the note discusses the importance of motivation research in market research. ... More

  3. Plastic Bags Company **

    Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

    Reference No: PROD0124TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Involves the application of systematic layout techniques for a plastic bags manufacturing plant. It focuses on the understanding of the principal steps required for the use of the technique. Development of several alternative plans and their evaluation are envisaged. ... More

  4. Cozy Furniture Mart

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0311 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Describes two furniture companies needing different costing systems. One deals with a few standard models while the other accepts unique jobs. The impact of the two different business strategies on shopfloor management, on the quantity of work-in-process and finished goods, and--more important--on the cost accounting system and related paperwork, is ... More

  5. Delhi Distributors (Private) Limited**

    Authors: Mehta, S C;

    Reference No: MAR0167 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case deals with product line evaluation of a mediumsized distributor of consumer durables. Performance of the product lines carried is evaluated using three different criteria, namely, gross profit, percentage profit margin, and return on investment. An attempt is made to demonstrate the superiority of ROI criterion over the ... More

  6. Use of PERT Technique in Educational Administration

    Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi;

    Reference No: QM0131TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note describes five applications of PERT techniques in planning for educational administration. ... More

  7. Rare-seed Oil Company

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Jaikumar, V;

    Reference No: F&A0298 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: A comprehensive case in cost analysis for management decisions in a joint cost situation. This is a modified version of the "Coco Seed Oil Company"F&A0254 case on the same topic.Unlike the earlier version where the price needs to be computed from a given set of cost ... More

  8. Gujarat Corporation

    Authors: Monappa, Arun;

    Reference No: P&IR0032 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case deals with the evaluation of two selection instruments, the IQ test and the written essay type test, on the basis of an organization's experience. ... More

  9. Promonkar Safes Limited (an exercise in profit sharing)

    Authors: Menon, C D;

    Reference No: P&IR0120EX Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Covers the situation where the management is forced to evolve alternative strategies in profit sharing, combining improved productivity incentive payments and annual bonus payments. ... More

  10. Tamilnadu Asbestos Products Limited

    Authors: Kalro, A H; Satia, J K;

    Reference No: PROD0117 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case concerns itself with the establishment of a suitable policy for purchase and stocking of the company's three major raw materials: asbestos fibre, sheet making, and pipe making felts, following the credit squeeze and the Tandon Committee's stipulated norms for inventory. The company is importing all three items, and ... More

  11. LSP Joint

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0308 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Deals with responsibility accounting. Using concepts of standard costing and variance analysis, the performance of four departments? purchasing, mixing, pellet- making and selling? can be delineated. Class discussion could cover the interdependence of the variances of different responsibility centres. ... More

  12. Mathematica Limited

    Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Mukhopadhyay, Sipra;

    Reference No: MAR0162 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The last quarter of 1976 saw a price war breaking out in the electronic calculator industry. The case focuses on the pricing decisions faced by a new fictitious firm planning to enter the electronic calculator market. ... More

  13. Pragati Chemicals (B)

    Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R;

    Reference No: MAR0197(B) Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: The case raises issues concerning organization of the marketing function. It describes the evolution of the marketing organization, and discusses the experience with recent organizational arrangements. A novel form of organization, involving parallel organizations for new products and established products, adopted by the company is discussed. ... More

  14. Sorting: Part I- Basic Methods, Part II- Advance Methods

    Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

    Reference No: QM0123TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: Part- I describes basic methods of sorting records stored in the primary memory of a computer. Methods covered are distribution, distribution counting, radix, insertion, selection, merge insertion, bubble, shell and radix exchange sorts.Part- II covers advanced methods that are complex but efficient for sorting files residing in the main ... More

  15. TELCO: Manpower Planning (A)

    Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi; Sachdeva, P S;

    Reference No: P&IR0072(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

    Abstract: This case deals with the problems of manpower planning for workers' category in TELCO, Poona. It gives the steps followed by the Manpower Planning Cell between 1969-73 up to the stage of submission of Manpower Planning Proposal No.2. This proposal identifies the phased needs for manpower, locates alternative sources for ... More

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