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Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: QM0096(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case starts with the questions of product profitability and increases price of certain products. The questions arise because the company was consistently using money. The problem therefore is how to improve the profitability of the company. It is unviable without price increase. If, 'no' what should be the product ... More

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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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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0304 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Gives the actual material consumption for two products for two consecutive periods when the actual production also varies. Requires variance analysis, in an adapted way, for two periods. A combination of standards and past actuals are used to assess the current period's performance. ... More

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Authors: Wadhva, C D;

Reference No: ECO0241 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case presents the problem of working out the rates to be quoted by Victory Exports Pvt. Ltd. for supplying aluminium poles to Iraq. It is a trial order. It requires the application of the principles of export pricing and knowledge of the working of the foreign exchange market where ... More

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Authors: Sachdeva, P S;

Reference No: P&IR0031(A) Pages: 6 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: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: BP0111(C) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Describes the progress made by HPF from 1972 to 1976 under the new part-time chairman. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0123TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the use of work sampling for setting up output standards in a packing?cum?shipping department. As a variety of cartons/boxes are involved, time study may be impractical. Work sampling study can be conveniently used for setting up the standards. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0312(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: An introductory problem in process costing, covering four processes and three products. Introduces the concepts of transferred-in costs and equivalent units. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process and losses. ... More

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Authors: Prasad, Keshav;

Reference No: MAR0093 Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case describes the situation where the company is concerned about a specific definition of marketing problems relating to both opportunities and threats. The discussion will lead to specification of information needs and an approach to solve sample design problems. ... More

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Authors: Bijapurkar, Ashoke; Mote, V L;

Reference No: MAR0160TEC Pages: 69 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The note gives details of the cotton textile industry in India, relating to the product profile, industry structure, manufacturing process, distribution of textiles and the cost profitability and financial structure of the cotton textile industry in India. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0300 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Examines the impact of substituting variable costs for fixed costs on profit, breakeven point, and margin of safety. Class discussion could cover the evaluation of relative business risks in two different cost structures?one with a higher proportion of variable costs and the other with a predominance of fixed costs. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0135TEC Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This is a note dealing with the interaction between man and machine in a man?machine system. The productivity of such a system is primarily determined by the time required to complete a full cycle of operations. In order to improve the productivity of such a system, recording the cycle ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0237 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case discusses how the passing of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act affects the working of the smallscale chemical units located in the Industrial Estate at Nandesari. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, A S N; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0130 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with problems in statistical quality control, especially process control and acceptance sampling, in a large engineering company. ... More

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