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Authors: Balachandra, R;

Reference No: PROD0095 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: Illustrates the production planning and control system in a medium?sized light engineering company. Apart from providing scope for suggesting improvements in the system, it also brings out the cost aspects of various production planning decisions. It provides sufficient scope for working out in detail an optimum production plan. ... More

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Authors: Rao, Sreenivas S; Rane, N R;

Reference No: BP0051 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: Mr. Mahadevan, CIROs purchase manager, has to select a copying machine out of thirteen machines available in the market. Three companies offer four different models each, and one company offers only one model. The emphasis in the analysis will be on determining the demand for work to be done by ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0189 Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: The case is based on an econometric study conducted by ATIRA, an industry research association, for projecting the demand for cotton textiles during the next ten years. The managing director's anxiety to use the ATIRA report in developing a strategic longrange system for the company is described. ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0233(C) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: This case deals with the factors that facilitate comparison with standards of performance, budgeted or past, separating financial information and performance indicators. The reporting formats used in one of the four product groups are analyzed with a view to developing understanding of design variables in management reporting systems. ... More

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Authors: Ghose, A; Bhattacharyya, S K;

Reference No: F&A0210 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: An engineering company is trying to prepare proforma financial statements, using ten months' actual and two months' estimated transactions as base year data. A comprehensive list of projected transactions is given for the budget year and the effect of these transactions has to be determined. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, G S;

Reference No: ECO0173 Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: It is a case in demand forecasting through the end-use method. ... More

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Authors: Govindarajan, V;

Reference No: F&A0196 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1973

Abstract: This case provides an exercise in preparing the profit and loss account and the balance sheet. ... More

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Authors: Gupta, V K; Devarshi, D N;

Reference No: CMA0247 Pages: 15 Published on: 7, February, 1973

Abstract: The case attempts to highlight the position of a product in relation to other products which the company is marketing. It discusses possibilities to make this product economically viable along with reasons for retaining it even though it may not be profitable. ... More

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Authors: Pathak, H N;

Reference No: ECO0169TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: The note discusses the history of price control on Vanaspati and highlights the controversy about the control. ... More

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Authors: Nambudiri, C N S; Raman, K S;

Reference No: BP0055 Pages: 48 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Discusses the operational problems faced by the first company set up to manufacture complete bicycles in India; illustrates how the pricing policy (to fight competition from imported cycles) and higher wage structure became detrimental to the survival of the company; and brings out the policy of tariff protection and other ... More

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Authors: Bhattacharyya, S K; Camillus, J C;

Reference No: F&A0223 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Describes the budget formulation and settlement process arising out of the consultants' recommendations for providing the required linkage between the corporate management's expectations and the potential and opportunities perceived by the operating and executive managements. The nature of participation and involvement of all levels of management  from corporate management to ... More

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Authors: Anand, R K; Jain, Abhinandan K;

Reference No: MAR0094(D) Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case describes the market development (in different towns), development of product mix, and distribution arrangements of the company. Special emphasis has been put on the distribution costs. Along with the pricing data, it can be used as a case for formulating marketing strategy. ... More

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Authors: Saleem, P A;

Reference No: MAR0130(B) Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: Case (B) suggests a formula for compensation structure, including commissions for salesmen. ... More

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Authors: Monappa, Arun;

Reference No: P&IR0027 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974

Abstract: This case is a manpower planning exercise based on a cooperative dairy. It gives factual information about several variables like organization background, investment, sales, past manpower numbers and salary scales. The objective is to predict future managerial manpower requirements, suggest new positions and levels, and changes in the organization, if ... More

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