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Authors: Saiyadain, M S; Bhattacharya, J N;

Reference No: P&IR0033 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case highlights decisionmaking on promotion. A decision on whom to be promoted as the general manager has to be taken, given data on six candidates. ... More

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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

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0303 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with a problem in material cost variance. Requires computation of price, mix and yield variances. ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: OB0021(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The terms and conditions of service of two hundred and forty?eight monthly?paid employees of the Madras establishment are set out. The union's charter of demands is annexed. To be used for introducing an exercise in collective bargaining. ... More

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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

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Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: BP0111(A) Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Provides the background to the appointment of a part-tim Chairman of an ailing public sector company. ... More

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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

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0134TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Illustrates the use of the multiple activity chart for balancing the activities of multiple machines. The example involves dumpers and a shovel used in the construction of a parking lot. The chart is similarly useful for balancing the activities of multiple men and machines in a man?machine operating system. ... More

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Authors: Wadhva, C D;

Reference No: ECO0243 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case presents the problems in business policy of a smallscale manufacturer of the hubs for bicycles. The problems faced in export marketing by this unit are treated in the framework of the total market for the product. Special focus is put on the linkages between allocating the output ... More

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh; Khurana, Rakesh;

Reference No: MAR0185 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: A consumer goods company is interested in evaluating the performance of its dealers. A quarterly statement, giving information on profitability and capital structure, is obtained from the dealers. The issues in the case concern the interpretation and analysis of the statements of two dealers. Interesting possibilities exist for analyzing dealer ... More

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Authors: Sachdeva, P S;

Reference No: P&IR0031(B) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the Graduate Engineer Training Scheme in TELCO's factory. The scheme started in 1967, was expected to supply bright and capable engineers to the new plant being set up. The scheme ran into several difficulties and had to be modified substantially between 1971 and 1974. Despite the modifications, the company was not ... More

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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

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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

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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0161 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: A large multidivision, multinational company based in Chicago forms a new Product Analysis Group. This group is to screen new product proposals emanating from various divisions. A complex set of criteria has to be satisfied. ... More

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