Reference No: MAR0185Pages: 4Published 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
Reference No: QM0123TECPages: 16Published 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
Reference No: F&A0300Pages: 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
Reference No: ECO0242TECPages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Emphasizes the importance of systematic research in the framework of the relevant export-marketing environment for formulating export business strategy at the firm level. It explains the concepts of "export market environment" and "export business strategy" and points out some important decisions that a corporate unit planning export marketing has to ... More
Reference No: MAR0162Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The last quarter of 1976 saw a price war breaking out in the electronic calculator industry. The case focuses on the pricing decisions faced by a new fictitious firm planning to enter the electronic calculator market. ... More
Reference No: QM0096(A)Pages: 13Published 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
Reference No: F&A0309Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is a comprehensive case in variance analysis covering material, labour and overhead variances. Analysis of variances needs to be followed by assigning responsibility for the variances. ... More
Reference No: BP0101Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The case traces the 16 year career of a management trainee who rises to a senior management position. A shift of accent in corporate strategy, changes in organization structuring, and the incapacity of Ulaganath Madan to adapt to the changing needs further aggravated by obsolescence leads to the conclusion that he ... More
Reference No: PROD0128TECPages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the use of a process chart called "gang process chart" for improving the method when a group of workers is involved. The gang process chart helps to identify avoidable delays and movements in the process and also examine the possibilities of elimination/ combination of operations. The process being ... More
Reference No: MAR0181(A)Pages: 6Published 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
Reference No: QM0121TECPages: 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
Reference No: PSG0020TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The note outlines the steps that a branch of the Family Planning
Association of India would need to take in formulating a branch
study. This would require: 1) Defining the broad goals and objectives
of the branch in terms of services to be provided, client
segments, regional coverage, and channels to ... More
Reference No: F&A0297Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Presents a problem in the analysis of overhead variance. Variances have to be calculated based on the volume of output and the volume (labour hours worked). Finally, the controversy as to which of these two methods is right has to be resolved. ... More
Reference No: MAR0160TECPages: 69Published 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
