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Authors: Krishnamachari, T D; Balachandra, R; Nambudiri, C N S;

Reference No: PROD0045(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case describes a large maintenance depot of a transport organization and the maintenance schedules followed by the depot with respect to their fleet of buses. It also describes the detailed operations. Because of the restricted time available for the maintenance, the depot manager has to devise a method of ... More

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Authors: Verma, K K; Goyal, R C;

Reference No: P&IR0046(A) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is about the formation of a union in a plant and negotiations to reach an agreement with the management. ... More

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Authors: Desai, D.K.; Murty, A G K;

Reference No: CMA0140 Pages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The case is based on the Government Policy regarding merchant exporters in the export business de-oiled groundnut cake. This case brings into focus the issues relating to separate functions performed by merchants vis-a-vis exports by manufacturers in that agricultural commodity. ... More

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Authors: Paul, S;

Reference No: ECO0120 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The note discusses three major questions which attracted the public attention soon after the devaluation of the rupee in 1966: (1) Will devaluation increase our foreign exchange earnings significantly? (2) Will it accelerate the pace of import substitution? (3) Is a general price rise inevitable in the wake of devaluation? ... More

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Authors: Subramaniam, S;

Reference No: QM0028 Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Pertains to productmix. Students are expected to apply the linear programming technique in finding out the optimum product mix. ... More

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Authors: Hegde, B K;

Reference No: PROD0053 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Describes a problem faced by the management wherein a decision has to be made whether to buy a Turret Lathe or an Automat to replace the worn-out Turret Lathe. Facts and figures on equipment cost, and operating and maintenance costs for the two types of equipment are given. Students are ... More

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Authors: Matthai, Ravi J;

Reference No: MAR0078 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: The distribution of cigarettes is effected through distributors to whom geographic zones are allocated. The terms to distributors and other levels of distribution seems to encourage interzonal poaching and a determination of the service level from the company's point of view due to interdistributor competition. ... More

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Authors: Gandhi, V P;

Reference No: F&A0061 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1967

Abstract: Companies under a managing agency house and located in the same industrial area decide to start a common services company for facilities like water, electricity, security, steam, firefighting, etc. The question of advisability of starting such a company from the tax angle is raised. ... More

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Authors: Pruthi, S P S;

Reference No: ECO0118 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1967

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Authors: Madappa, P P;

Reference No: CMA0079 Pages: 12 Published on: 7, February, 1967

Abstract: The case is about a study of the economics of exporting raw materials for cattle feed and substituting the exported quantity of nutrients by growing fodder crops versus not exporting it. The case was used for class discussion as one of the macro-level problems of Indian Agriculture in MAI course. ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K; Murty, A.G. K;

Reference No: CMA0076 Pages: 10 Published on: 20, February, 1967

Abstract: The firm's dilemma regarding exports to U.K. in view of the changed cost structure, government desire to encourage exports to U.K. versus the conditions created due to bilateral agreements which promote exports to soft currency areas. ... More

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Authors: Patel, S M;

Reference No: CMA0080 Pages: 12 Published on: 14, March, 1967

Abstract: The case is on costing of farm power used by Indian farmers. The concepts of total operating cost, fixed cost, variable cost, opportunity cost, etc. for different sources of farm power (e.g. bullocks, power tiller, tractors, etc.) are discussed. Factors affecting the rate of replacement of bullock power by ... More

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Authors: Patel, S M; Sen, R;

Reference No: CMA0081 Pages: 13 Published on: 21, March, 1967

Abstract: Deals with many managerial techniques such as planning, coordination, optimal utilization of natural resources and study of alternative sources of farm power for cost minimization. It highlights the concept of opportunity cost, incremental cost profit analysis with given restraints regarding adoption of new techniques such as mechanical power for Indian ... More

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Authors: Kothari, K B;

Reference No: CMA0097(B) Pages: 4 Published on: 19, October, 1967

Abstract: The case relates to the problem of developing sales organization for Amuldan. Detailed information on which manager could set in defining job specification and sales training is provided. ... More

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