Reference No: F&A0034(A)Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Deals with the financial problems involved at the time of amalgamation of Investa with Telco. The most important financial problem is the valuation of shares for establishing a ratio for exchange. The discussion should be conducted by organizing two separate groups for the shareholders of these two companies. As the ... More
Reference No: F&A0050TECPages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: A technical note discussing the significance and application of the tool of analyzing cost, volume and profit. Suitable illustrations and charts have been included to explain the mechanics and interpretation of this analytical tool. ... 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
Reference No: ECO0122TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This note Attempts to state the nature and scope of the objectives that public sector undertakings should have in India. The concepts of goals and constraints are introduced, and the relationship between policies and objectives are brought out. The note could be a basis for discussing and evaluating the objectives ... More
Reference No: ECO0065(D)Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This case is a sequel to Modern Cable Company (C), dealing with the problem of incorporating the market limitation on various products of the company into the linear programming model set up earlier. ... More
Reference No: QM0030Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case is about dropping an unprofitable product line. Students are expected to analyse the data and work out the contribution of the different product lines. ... More
Reference No: MAR0060Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case revolves around the concept of the purchase decision making unit for industrial marketing. The participants are expected to identify the individuals of each decision making unit and their role in the purchase decision making process. A number of decision situations are described. Excerpts from the research study, "Purchasing ... More
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: PROD0034TECPages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The note explains four advanced applications of PERT networks: 1) scheduling with limited resources, 2) time? cost trade?offs, 3) network cost control systems, and 4) statistical approach in PERT scheduling. The existing rules and procedures for their use have been illustrated by examples. ... 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: PROD0025Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: The case describes the processing of materials in a large vertically integrated textile mill. The company does not have a centralized planning and control section. Very often orders from the merchants and distributors cannot be filled immediately. The management is considering ways and means to cut down large process? inventories ... More
