Reference No: MAR0147Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The brand share of the major product of the company is threatened as a result of heavy incentives offered to consumers by the competitors. The situation requires an immediate decision on the strategy the company should follow to protect its market share. The case can be used with both a ... More
Reference No: BP0030(C)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The casewriter has a talk with the General Management manager in charge of the rayon tyre cord plant of the company about his management style and philosophy. This provides a basis for discussion about the attitudes and approaches of Indian managers who have had some exposure to modern management concepts ... More
Reference No: F&A0174(C)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Case (C) examines the role of a specialist in a bank, and analyses the way an agricultural scientist is absorbed within the traditional banking organization. ... More
Reference No: BP0014(C)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The manager of the dairy is trying to appraise recent improvements in profit and loss achievements, related to various management actions and provide for further improvement. ... More
Reference No: BP0042TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The note deals with the basic elements of the reasoning process needed in management situations for comprehending and communicating effectively through everyday language. Most of the examples in this note are drawn from "Shaldon & Sons" and "Cooper Fabrics, Inc" (Harvard Business School cases) and students' written analyses of these cases. ... More
Reference No: F&A0129TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Emphasizes the need for preparing financial statements by business organizations. After a brief description of the two major financial statements developed from accounting records, the note explains the basic concepts and conventions underlying financial statements. ... More
Reference No: ECO0105TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The note discusses the various areas to be considered before introducing improved technology at various levels of production in Indian industry. It discusses the problem both historically and analytically. ... More
Reference No: PROD0077TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Briefly covers the different kinds of maintenance practices and elaborates on preventive maintenance, its relevance, etc. This comprehensive note is based on several important books and publications on the subject. ... More
Reference No: BP0030(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Gives an account of events in the early stages of a proposal to establish a modern rayon tyre cord factory with foreign collaboration and foreign loans. The company is well established and is already a diversified industrial giant by Indian standards. The issues raised are: diversification into areas requiring sophisticated ... More
Reference No: MAR0088Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A small machine shop is facing the problem of developing a source of supply for castings needed for cylinder liners for an automobile company. Important factors to be considered are price, quality and regularity of supply. There are three possible sources, but their past records on the three factors are ... More
Reference No: BP0014(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A municipal dairy is operating at a loss, and the General Management manager is brought to task by the Municipal Commissioner. The case gives financial, historical purchasing, sales, and product mix information, as well as several alternative lines of action.he case can be discussed alone or can be followed ... More
Reference No: F&A0072Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The operating costs of a particular job order have shown a sharp increase compared with the same job order executed in the previous month. The difference has arisen because the job order was machined on separate machines, each having different operating characteristics and costs. The case can be used to ... More
Reference No: F&A0126Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case involves the preparation of a balance sheet and a profit and loss statement, on the basis of descriptive transactions, in a theatre business. The case facilitates use of the accrual and realization concepts. ... More
