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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0071(A) Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case discusses Tata Iron and Steel Company's decision to expand the output of steel to 2 million tonnes in 1956. It involves all the relevant micro and macrolevel factors such as government policy, project planning, technological change, return on investment, etc. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0041 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Describes the difficulties in taking disciplinary action against a factory worker,dismissed for being caught red-handed by the law, and the delay involved. ... More

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Authors: Rao, N N Venkata; Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0128 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Requires the preparation of a forecast of electric fan sales for 1966 in Ahmedabad for the company, using simple lead indicators. ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0067 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case gives the proposal of a research agency for a national sample survey. Participants are expected to evaluate the proposed sampling design for the study. The problems of identifying relevant sample frames, and questions about the implication of using alternative sample frames in terms of underrepresentation or wastage ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0006(D) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0065(A) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Concerns the problem of assessing the impact of certain governmental policies on the cost structure and pricing policy of a cable company. As a result of the devalua?tion of the rupee and the policy of import liberaliza?tion, it was expected that industries would be able to utilize their ... More

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Authors: Subramaniam, S;

Reference No: QM0010 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Deals with optimization of production, given capacity constraints. ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0018 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Problems and considerations involved in estimating depreciation charge on writtendown value and straight-line methods are discussed. The changing of depreciation method has to be evaluated in the light of a change in profit figures for reporting purposes, conversions and accepted accounting principles. ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0018 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The case Concerns the small car investment project about which the Government of India was to announce a decision in 1955. The problem was: In view of the existing idle capacity in the indigenous industry, and the foreign exchange shortage, was the decision to go ahead with a new Small car ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0085 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: An employee is dismissed on the charge of committing an act "subversive of discipline." ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0037 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Describes how a manufacturing organization plans to introduce preventive maintenance procedures in its plant. The problems that are encountered while introducing preventive maintenance and the paperwork that is necessary are discussed. It also highlights the possible savings that could be made by the introduction of preventive maintenance in a large ... More

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Authors: Subramaniam, S;

Reference No: QM0008(B) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Attempts to highlight the role of pricing for profit and growth. The social and economic objectives of pricing are analyzed. ... More

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Authors: Kuchhal, S C;

Reference No: F&A0016EX Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: The student is given an opportunity for making use of funds flow analysis in decision making. ... More

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Authors: Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0070 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1966

Abstract: Labour problems arise due to shifting of a factory to a different location after expansion. The issues pertain to providing transport and housing to workmen and to adjusting their wages. ... More

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