Reference No: F&A0115(B)Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: A newly recruited management trainee presents a breakeven chart to explain the reasons for the losses the company has been sustaining since inception. The chart provokes a lot of discussion. Several questions are raised as to the utility of breakeven analysis in a multiproduct situation. Suggestions are also made ... More
Reference No: P&IR0022(C)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case deals with the organizational problems arising out of the request of two employees for mutual transfer. Case (A) describes the issues relating to the matter at the lowest level of management. As the matter is not solved at this level, it is taken to the second level of ... More
Reference No: MAR0104Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case presents a review of the marketing operations of a medium-sized hosiery which has become very strong in the local market and now intends to penetrate into wider geographical areas. All elements of the marketing mix deployed by the company have been covered, and students are expected to ... More
Reference No: OB0047Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Career description of an entrepreneur from a poor family and with little education. This case brings out the role of precipitating factors in the development of an entrepreneur and his decision?making processes. ... More
Reference No: BP0049(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Presents an account of the development of the largest rayon filament yarn producer in the country; discusses the strategy which successfully integrated company operations for the manufacture of chemicals required by it, but failed to manufacture the most essential raw material--rayon-grade wood pulp; and illustrates how the company diversified its ... More
Reference No: F&A0275Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case focuses on an expansion programme coupled with a change in the product mix. The situation provides material for 1) assessment of the impact of product mix change on working capital, and 2) assessment of the incremental working capital requirements on expansion. The case shows how the additional working funds needed ... More
Reference No: MAR0130(A)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Case (A) deals with the problem of deciding how much emphasis to put on dealer network vis-a-vis company's own salesmen. It also describes the commission structure of salesmen and related problems. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0064(B)Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Case (A) P&IR0064(A) pertains to the payment of bonus in a textile mill. By changing the method of calculating depreciation, the management reduces the quantum of bonus. This is objected by the union. A strike is averted by the timely intervention of the manager. In Case (B), both ... More
Reference No: BP0040(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Covers the history of Synthetics and Chemicals Limited between 1958 and 1961, and describes its plans for further expansion in synthetic rubber manufacturing in the wake of the developments in the Indian petrochemical industry since 1961. Provides scope for discussing the pros and cons of further expansion. ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(F)Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Describes the problems experienced by L&T in fixing relative profit responsibilities for its regional offices and product divisions. The nature of operations of these two centres are described and their operational characteristics highlighted. The case requires the formulation of criteria to determine profit centres and the application of such ... More
Reference No: P&IR0022(A)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This case deals with the organizational problems arising out of the request of two employees for mutual transfer. Case (A) describes the issues relating to the matter at the lowest level of management. As the matter is not solved at this level, it is taken to the second level of ... More
Reference No: ECO0171TECPages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Various methods of estimating the demand for steel in India, and the difficulties theoretical and practical inherent in such an exercise are discussed. The supplementary note discusses the latest attempt at estimating the demand with the help of the end-use method. ... More