Reference No: F&A0076Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Delays have occurred in the commissioning of a new plant owing to rectifications. Problems arise about how expenses incurred after completion, but before the plant is operating satisfactorily, are to be shown in the annual reports. Students, after considering the verious viewpoints, have to suggest a way. ... More
Reference No: ECO0133Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Deals with the Association stand that government policies are adversely affecting the growth of the industry. Statistical data on the industry's experience is given in the case, in light of which policies to be adopted to encourage the industry's growth can be recommended. ... More
Reference No: PROD0050Pages: 18Published 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
Reference No: PROD0033Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about the use of statistical control charts for controlling day?to?day finished stock inventories in an automobile manufacturing company. It highlights the fact that control charts can help in identifying other areas and problems and in solving them. ... More
Reference No: ECO0131Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case calls for the formulation of a comprehensive approach to demand forecasting, both short- and long- term, in the construction sector of interest to the company. ... More
Reference No: MAR0059Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case involves discussion of issues regarding two topics in marketing research problem formulation and evaluation of a research proposal. Issues regarding how to translate management's concerns into researchable propositions are highlighted. The case deals with issues of expanding the company owned retail shop network for distributing its textile products. ... More
Reference No: F&A0062Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: A closely held company enters into a new foreign collaboration agreement. It must weigh the tax implications of alternative patterns of shareholding of the new company for Indian and foreign shareholders of the venture. Alternative assumptions of distribution of profits may be made to discuss the issue of shareholding pattern ... More
Reference No: ECO0091Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case discusses the different alternative for investment at the macro level in the field of communication. The areas of investment involved in the case related to the investment in the television in the radio and the newspaper as alternative communication media. The case was used as part of problems ... More
Reference No: OB0058(C)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the interactions of the department heads in a group meeting. Although the meeting is supposed to be task oriented, a lot of interpersonal issues and inter?group tensions colour the discussions. The case helps to focus attention on the above issues before any reorganization is suggested. ... More
Reference No: PROD0026(B)Pages: 6Published 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
