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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0064 Pages: 12 Published on: 26, December, 1966

Abstract: The case deals with the problems faced by a firm which wants to set up a distribution channel for the new products which it wanted to manufacture. ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0053 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Describes a problem faced by the management wherein a decision has to be made whether to buy a Turret Lathe or an Automat to replace the worn-out Turret Lathe. Facts and figures on equipment cost, and operating and maintenance costs for the two types of equipment are given. Students are ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0050 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Describes the collaborative efforts of a national laboratory and a large?sized company. The company makes use of a new process developed by the laboratory for a finished product (baby foods) and succeeds in setting up a plant. The case also discusses the types of difficulties the company has had ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0129 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case deals with the problems created by the restrictions of the Reserve Bank of India on the use of "public deposits" by nonbanking companies. The Indian Cotton Mills Federation, whose members were adversely affected by the regulation, was considerin manner in which the case was to be presented ... More

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Authors: Dearden, John;

Reference No: F&A0045 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Three problems faced by a large manufacturing company in installing an overhead budget system are discussed. ... More

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

Reference No: F&A0074 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case deals with the problems of measurement of departmental performance in an integrated steel foundry, and raises questions on transfer pricing practices. In the class, questions on transfer pricing policy and the mode of departmental performance evaluation are raised. The question whether decentralization should at all be adopted is ... More

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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0041 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes a situation of deciding between alternative processes of manufacturing a particular part. Details about the methods of manufacture, the times involved and the cost are given so that a meaningful discussion about the relative merits of the alternative could be had. ... More

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Authors: Prasad, Keshav; Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0123 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Concerns the purchasing policy of a large iron and steel company. The company's policy for procuring coal was based on certain considerations and environmental factors that had radically changed during the period under review in the case. How should the company modify its procurement policy in the light of the ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0060 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case revolves around the concept of the purchase decisionmaking unit for industrial marketing. The participants are expected to identify the individuals of each decisionmaking unit and their role in the purchase decisionmaking process. A number of decision situations are described. Excerpts from the research study, "Purchasing ... More

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Authors: Gandhi, V P;

Reference No: F&A0061 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Companies under a managing agency house and located in the same industrial area decide to start a common services company for facilities like water, electricity, security, steam, firefighting, etc. The question of advisability of starting such a company from the tax angle is raised. ... More

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Authors: Aggarwal, S C;

Reference No: PROD0026(B) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Outlines the detailed discussions that took place between the case writer and the PERT administrator of the company. It highlights the problems the company had to face in working with PERT and also the way it solved them. The administrator describes his reactions, attitudes and dealings with the company's supervisory ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0087 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes how J.N. Tata established the Tata Iron and Steel Company and other basic industrial educational ventures. ... More

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Authors: Subramaniam, S;

Reference No: QM0029 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Students are required to compute the relevant costs of existing methods of production, and compare them with the costs of an automated operation. ... More

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

Reference No: ECO0065(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: To examine critically the methods employed by the marketing and production departments for planning the production and marketing operations of the company. To evolve an alternative approach which would help the company to increase its profits Performanc. ... More

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