Latest published cases

List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Plant Safety **

    Authors: Balachandra, R;

    Reference No: PROD0081TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: This note briefly covers the aspects of plant safety. It includes the points to be considered while implementing a safety programme, organizational structure, and the type of person to be entrusted with the safety programme. ... More

  2. The Alembic Chemical Works Company Limited**

    Authors: Tripathi, D; Mehta, M J;

    Reference No: ECO0146 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: The case illustrates the contribution of an academically trained person to the growth of business activities. It also symbolizes the effect of education and the environment existing in a princely state in India and the business activities. ... More

  3. Basic Concepts and Conventions

    Authors: Seshan, Suresh A;

    Reference No: F&A0129TEC Pages: 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

  4. Premchand Roychand: The Career of a Speculator

    Authors: Tripathi, D;

    Reference No: ECO0109 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: The case illustrates the transitional phase in the growth of Indian business in the middle of the 19th century as also the primitive approach to business activities. In the class the case was used to emphasize how an unimaginative approach to profitmaking could bring doom to a successful career. ... More

  5. Thomas Parry: The Career of a Free Merchant **

    Authors: Tripathi, D;

    Reference No: ECO0157 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: During the period when the East India Company had a monopoly on the Indian trade, many British merchants used to come to India as free merchants. This case describes the business activities of one such free merchant. In many respects, the trials and tribulations experienced by Tomas parry represented those ... More

  6. Forbes and Company: The Study of an Agency House**

    Authors: Tripathi, D; Mehta, M J;

    Reference No: ECO0069 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: The case represents the beginnings of the agency house in India and the link between this kind of business and the establishment of the managing agency system. ... More

  7. Hindustan Machinery Manufacturing Company **

    Authors: Seshan, Suresh A; Ramanathan, K V;

    Reference No: F&A0072 Pages: 6 Published 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

  8. Walchand Hirachand and the Scindia Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.**

    Authors: Tripathi, D; Mehta, M J;

    Reference No: ECO0144 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: The case illustrates the aggressiveness and the initiative and determination of an Indian businessman, and his struggle with the British shipping interests. ... More

  9. Symphony Theatre

    Authors: Seshan, Suresh A;

    Reference No: F&A0126 Pages: 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

  10. 16. Consumer Products Limited

    Authors: Bhandari, Labdhi R; Nanda, D A;

    Reference No: MAR0147 Pages: 6 Published 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

  11. The State Trading Corporation of India (B)**

    Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

    Reference No: BP0033(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: Includes recommendations of a committee appointed by the government to review the working of the corporation and suggest changes in the organizational structure. In the context of data provided in case (A) (BP0033), raises the issues of future strategy of the company and the policies and structure needed to implement ... More

  12. Bharat Engineering Company (A)

    Authors: Sheth, N R;

    Reference No: P&IR0021(A) Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: Case (A) P&IR0021(A)describes a prolonged conflict between management and workers, culminating in extreme violence. The legal, social and organizational constraints under which the management has to operate are described. It lends itself to a discussion of how industrial relations can be structured in light of concrete experience ... More

  13. The Profile of an Indian Businessman in the 17th Century: Virji Vora of Surat **

    Authors: Tripathi, D; Mehta, M J;

    Reference No: ECO0107 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: The case represents the business environment in 17th century India through the career of a prominent businessman of the period. ... More

  14. Mechanics of Setting up an Industrial Undertaking

    Authors: Pruthi, S P S;

    Reference No: ECO0027 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: An outline of the steps necessary to establish an industrial undertaking in India. The student is asked "Is there an economic rationale for these regulations ? Are there effective constitutional restanraints in the scope of these regulation ?" ... More

  15. Alaram of Rising Prices

    Authors: Pruthi, S P S;

    Reference No: ECO0056TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: An application of some of the concepts developed through the technical note on inflation. A discusses of the problem of rising food prices ... More

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