Reference No: F&A0228Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case focuses on a relatively small company caught in a squeeze between rising costs and fixed selling prices determined by the government, and its approach to planning as a means of halting the erosion of profits. The major issue relates to the relevance of a formal planning system to ... More
Reference No: MAR0098Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: HPL was contemplating the introduction of an over-th e- counter tonic to tap the increasing demand for such a product. Though the management was convinced of the viability of the proposition, issues like attributes of the product and marketing strategy to be used were being considered. The product manager organized ... More
Reference No: F&A0153Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: This case focuses on the organizational structure and procedural measures adopted by an organization seeking to diversify its product line. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0084Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case illustrates the principle of equity in promotion policies. The equity is disturbed with the introduction of an advanced technology production process. ... More
Reference No: BP0045Pages: 42Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: TI Cycles is one of the two largest cycle manufacturing units in the country as of 1972. The Case poses the problem of formulating a strategy for TI Cycles in the face of severe competition, sluggish demand, escalating costs, and governmental pressures to hold the prices. The companys response is to ... More
Reference No: F&A0182Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Deals with project appraisal for capital participation and provision of funds by a bank, and evaluation of assumptions on which forecasts are used. ... More
Reference No: MAR0092(D)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case is an extension of Household Products (India) Limited (C). It describes the events that led to the process of decision making for introducing a new brand of soap: idea generation, concept development, product development and testing, marketing mix development for test marketing and the process of test marketing. ... More
Reference No: F&A0100(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The balance sheets, analysis of profit and loss statements and some balance sheet ratios of ten different industries are given in the case. These industries comprise bank, general insurance, electricity, shipping, iron and steel, hotel, managing agency, trader, airlines corporation, and the State Financial Corporation. In the process, students gain ... More
Reference No: F&A0187Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The management of Brown (India) Private Limited, a wholly- owned subsidy of the Brown Group, UK, was considering various alternatives for raising additional funds for expansion, either by borrowing or by an issue of shares to the Indian public. If the shares are issued to the Indian public, what should ... More
Reference No: MAR0099Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the development of demand forecast for a product which is presently in a totally sellers' market and commands a considerable premium over the control price. As a result, there are serious distractions in the marketplace, and the registration queue gives very little useful indications of the ... More
Reference No: P&IR0087Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: The case deals with the source of supply of labour and the recruitment procedures of a rapidly expanding organization. The case covers the change from an informal to a more formal and objective selection system. Consequent to this change, the main source of new hiring became more broad based, to ... More
Reference No: CMA0215Pages: 8Published on: 15, February, 1972
Abstract: Having understood the importance of the new seed industry, the chairman of National Bank Limited was thinking of developing a project on hybrid seed production. In the meantime, the National Seed Corporation, which had undertaken hybrid seed production in Mysore State, approached the bank with a suggestion that the bank ... More
Reference No: ECO0162Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case discusses the price parity problems faced by a metal refining company. In doing this, It takes as its background certain policy decisions at the national level and some international development in the market for metals. The metals discussed are lead and antimony ... More
Reference No: F&A0193(B)Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case focuses on the administration of management control systems. The impact of a variety of factors, such as organizational structure, top management commitment, individual personalities, inter personal relationships, plus the role and organizational location of the controller are highlighted. ... More
