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Authors: Srivastava, U K;

Reference No: CMA0455 Pages: 21 Published on: 25, November, 1977

Abstract: The case deals with the feasibility of setting up an agro-industrial unit. It covers all the variables that need to be looked into for examining the financial and economic viability of the enterprise. ... More

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Authors: Mathur, D P; Gupta, V K; ;

Reference No: CMA0458TEC Pages: 35 Published on: 14, December, 1977

Abstract: The note deals with structural and changing aspects of rural markets in India. It also attempts to focus some of the distinguishing features of rural households. ... More

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Authors: Sah, D C; ;

Reference No: CMA0456 Pages: 17 Published on: 17, December, 1977

Abstract: The case describes the genesis of the Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP), introduced in 1960-61, covering programme objectives and strategy, and organizational design proposed under the programme. Based on empirical data, the case further provides the organizational structure as in operation in two districts. ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0124TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The note brings out key ideas for pricing, and demonstrates that sales here are mostly from one state enterprise to another - both, government-owned. It discusses issues on possible pressures that may arise, and how the pricing may be extremely uneven between enterprises. ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan K; Bhandari, Labdhi R;

Reference No: MAR0191 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: A new medium-sized-company wants to assess the demand for its scooters in India. The case depicts the problem of demand forecasting for scooters using the regression technique. An alternative approach based on the chain ratio method may also be used. The case provides data on the scooter industry since its ... More

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Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S;

Reference No: BP0141(A) Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: In May 1978, the companys Managing Director was concerned over the delay in getting government sanctions for starting an export-oriented tool-manufacturing venture. His dilemma was how best he could communicate the urgency of the situation and the need for speedy clearance of the project to the government, particularly the bureaucracy. ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Jaikumar, V;

Reference No: F&A0315(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: A case in relevant costs and pricing, describing product costing under a full costing system. An accountant suggests improved basis for allocation of fixed/common costs. Relevance of product costs worked out under the old and revised systems can be scrutinized in the context of a price revision to improve ... More

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Authors: Issac, Akkanad M;

Reference No: PROD0142(A) Pages: 20 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Presents data to help design an integrated production and materials control system for the laboratory chemicals division of a large pharmaceuticals and chemical company. The case may also be used to teach aspects of capacity assessment and addition, batch size and manufacturing cycle determination, etc. Data included in the case ... More

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Authors: Menon, C D;

Reference No: OB0056(D) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The personnel manager conducts another survey, using summer trainees who use questionnaires and interview thirty regular and thirty chronic absentees selected at random. Certain policy decisions can be derived from these findings, including the need for further surveys. ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M.G.;

Reference No: PROD0144(C) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Deals with the evaluation of the total productivity effort of the shop management. It refers to the standard products division of a large public limited company. The case looks at the total productivity improvement programme of the company in a historical perspective and then evaluates in quantitative terms the contribution ... More

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Authors: Murthy, K R S;

Reference No: BP0132 Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: The case describes how Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad, a registered society, functions as a successful organization blending a unique philosophy and a set of policies in various areas that are consistent among themselves and with the environment. The case raises issues on the need for changes with growth ... More

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Authors: Prasad, R Venkataramana; Malya, M Meenakshi;

Reference No: QM0136 Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: Presents the decision problems encountered in setting up a stall at the funfair organized at IIMA. Customers had tries at dropping a coin into a bowl kept inside a bucket of water. Given several hypotheses on the nature of uncertainties (probability of successes and number of customers), issues on ... More

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Authors: Korgaonker, M G;

Reference No: PROD0131TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978

Abstract: This note deals with a detailed method of writing a job description and the procedures for performing job analysis. It outlines the precautions to be taken and the information to be collected during a job analysis. ... More

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