Latest published cases

List of Latest Published Cases

  1. Computation of Economic Costs and Benefits

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0613TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Financial costs and returns are converted into economic costs and benefits by using shadow pricing factors. This note describes the assumptions which form the basis of shadow pricing factors for different cost and revenue items. It also estimates these factors for some important items along with the economic values. ... More

  2. New Madras Plastics Corporation

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0373 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: The accountant believes that one of the products, twenty- litre grease container, does not fetch a price adequate to cover its costs. With the anticipated fall in volume she expects the unit cost to rise even higher. The issue requires understanding of relevant costs, cost-volume- profit relationship and contribution- based ... More

  3. The Theory of Choice under Uncertainty

    Authors: Gupta, Arindam Das;

    Reference No: ECO0304TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: An introductory exposition of the theory of choice under uncertainty is given. Risk, risk aversion, and behaviour in risky situations is discussed. ... More

  4. Elements of Performance Appraisal

    Authors: Saiyadain, M S;

    Reference No: P&IR0169TEC Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: This note discusses objectives, methods, issues and concerns in performance appraisal. It also highlights various parameters of an effective appraisal system. What is significant about this note is that it has focused on research done in this area in India. ... More

  5. Urmi Pharmaceutical Company (G)

    Authors: Vora, M N;

    Reference No: MAR0285(G) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: The case presents a review of past research studies carried out for examining doctors' prescription behaviour and for determining promotional mix. It also gives a brief review of the company's marketing information system. It is useful for discussing alternative research methodologies/studies for the phenomenon of doctor's prescription behaviour. The ... More

  6. Choosing Techniques for Modernization of Rice Mills in India

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0604TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: This note first discusses four alternative techniques of modernization of paddy processing. It then goes on to describe some of the reasons for partial modernization. Finally, the note poses the problem of choosing one of the four alternative techniques of modernization to allocate a given amount of fixed investment. For ... More

  7. City Beautiful Travels

    Authors: Pandey, I M;

    Reference No: F&A0370 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: Highlights the determination of cash flows for investment analysis. Its main focus is on the treatment of interest on debt in computing projects' cash flows. ... More

  8. Implementation of Food Policy in India: Some Recent Evidence

    Authors: Gupta, Anil K;

    Reference No: CMA0657TEC Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1985

    Abstract: The note provides recent evidence on food policy, procurement and distribution, and analyses the policy option for the future. ... More

  9. Cost Classification Exercise

    Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

    Reference No: F&A0377 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: An introductory exercise in cost accounting which helps students to view the elements of costs from three different perspectives: 1) on a functional basis?manufacturing, selling, administration, research and development, etc; 2) on a traceability basis?direct versus indirect; and 3) on a behavioural basis?fixed versus variable. It is presented in an ... More

  10. Properties of Constant Returns to Scale

    Authors: Dholakia, Ravindra H;

    Reference No: ECO0308TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: Describes the implications of the assumption of constant returns to scale very often made in economic theorizing; and deals with mathematical proofs and derivations of the properties of constant returns to scale. In all, nineteen properties have been discussed in this technical note. ... More

  11. Linear Programming: A Tool for Managerial Decisions

    Authors: Ravichandran, N;

    Reference No: QM0201TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: Defines the concept of the managerial decision-making process (MDP) and introduces linear programming as one of the powerful tools of Operations Research (OR) in managerial decision-making. ... More

  12. Probability

    Authors: Ravichandran, N;

    Reference No: QM0199TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: Introduces the concept of probability. Various approaches that lead to the definition of probability, with their advantages as well as disadvantages, are discussed. ... More

  13. Expert Advertising Agency

    Authors: Nathan, S V; Bhandari, Labdhi R;

    Reference No: MAR0291 Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: Expert Advertising Agency was a mediumsized advertising agency which wished to increase its billing to a level comparable with that of the top few in the industry, and to acquire the stature of a market leader. expert wished to formulate a marketing strategy in order to achieve this growth. ... More

  14. The Personnel and Industrial Relations Function: Status and Scope of Activities

    Authors: Monappa, Arun;

    Reference No: P&IR0173TEC Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1986

    Abstract: This technical note seeks to explore the structure, functions and content of the personnel department in Indian industries. Two sources of data are analyzed: 1) Data provided under Section 217(2A) in the annual financial report was analyzed in order to examine the parity of the personnel function visavis other ... More

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