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Authors: Dholakia, Nikhilesh;

Reference No: MAR0197(A) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: A chemical company with considerable in-house competence in plant design is diversifying into project sales. This raises conflicts with product sales. A clearcut sales strategy in respect of projects is called for. ... 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: Balakrishnan, K;

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

Abstract: Gives additional information on losses to correct the accounting treatment followed in Case (A), where losses are ignored. Introduces the concepts of standard loss, abnormal loss, and abnormal gain. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process. ... More

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Authors: Raval, Rita; Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0238TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The note examines development, present position and problems of the paper industry in India. ... More

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Authors: Manendra Mohan;

Reference No: MAR0181(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This is basically an illustrative note dealing with the development of marketing information system for a product like agricultural chemicals. The case is intended to stimulate concepts and ideas on evolving a marketing information system for a product which has the characteristics of both industrial and consumer products, as far ... 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&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: Patel, Nitin R;

Reference No: QM0121TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Describes techniques of sorting a tape-based file on a computer where the file is too large to be resident in the computer's memory. Methods covered in detail are balanced merging and polyphase merging. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0129TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This note deals with incentives computation and the evaluation of the incentive scheme used in a firm manufacturing industrial explosives. The individual scheme used is the "work reward scheme" and the group scheme used is the "multifactor work reward scheme." In a situation where output is predominantly process?controlled, the ... 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: Tripathi, D; Mehta, M J;

Reference No: ECO0236 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case gives the history of Larsen & Toubro since its inception. ... More

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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: 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: 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

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