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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0122 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case describes the origin and development of IRI, its product groups, structure and relation to the government (for investments and evaluation) and to the Parliament. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0312(A) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: An introductory problem in process costing, covering four processes and three products. Introduces the concepts of transferred-in costs and equivalent units. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process and losses. ... More

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Authors: Mote, V L; Saha, Jahar;

Reference No: QM0096(A) Pages: 13 Published 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

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Issac, Akkanad M; Narayanan, N;

Reference No: QM0104 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the problem of establishing the aggregate production capacity of a small ceramics shop which manufactures a variety of ceramic articles. The case describes the production process, including the equipment used, and details of the various products manufactured (such as the number of articles per set, sizes, weights, number ... More

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Authors: Patel, Nitin R;

Reference No: QM0121TEC Pages: 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

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Authors: Monappa, Arun;

Reference No: P&IR0032 Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case deals with the evaluation of two selection instruments, the IQ test and the written essay type test, on the basis of an organization's experience. ... More

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Authors: Kalro, A H; Satia, J K;

Reference No: PROD0117 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case concerns itself with the establishment of a suitable policy for purchase and stocking of the company's three major raw materials: asbestos fibre, sheet making, and pipe making felts, following the credit squeeze and the Tandon Committee's stipulated norms for inventory. The company is importing all three items, and ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0126TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with incentive schemes in a large firm producing fertilizers. The variety of jobs prevailing in such a firm makes the designing of suitable incentive schemes quite complex. The case primarily involves evaluation of group incentive schemes and incentives computation for workers in different groups. ... More

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Authors: Malya, M Meenakshi; Sachdeva, P S;

Reference No: P&IR0072(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: This case deals with the problems of manpower planning for workers' category in TELCO, Poona. It gives the steps followed by the Manpower Planning Cell between 1969-73 up to the stage of submission of Manpower Planning Proposal No.2. This proposal identifies the phased needs for manpower, locates alternative sources for ... More

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Authors: Srinivasan, G; Gupta, G S;

Reference No: ECO0245TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The note critically examines various theories of investment behaviour and concludes with a generalized investment function. ... More

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Authors: Prahalad, C K; Thomas, Philip S;

Reference No: BP0111(B) Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Details the steps taken by the new, part-time chairman of HPF during his "first hundred days" in office. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0303 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with a problem in material cost variance. Requires computation of price, mix and yield variances. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0237 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: The case discusses how the passing of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act affects the working of the smallscale chemical units located in the Industrial Estate at Nandesari. ... More

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Authors: Saha, Jahar; Mote, V L; Derasari, S R;

Reference No: QM0112 Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1977

Abstract: Deals with the problem of preparing a timetable for a state transport corporation. The main objective is to determine the minimum number of buses required to operate a given number of trips. Several other problems like crew utilization, load factor determination, etc had to be considered. ... More

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