Reference No: F&A0122(B)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The accountant of Rekha Limited, a large Indian company, suggests certain changes in capital budgeting. He proposes the use of discounted payback period as a measure of investment worth and as a procedure for estimating the cost of capital the company should use as a discount rate for accepting project ... More
Reference No: F&A0143(C)Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The managing director appoints a committee of the bank's senior officers, with an outside consultant as its chairman, for working out an appraisal system, and recommending a promotion policy. The committee visits different branches and meets the officers to ascertain their opinions and reactions to the "Star System" of appraisal ... More
Reference No: F&A0178Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Mr. S.L. Roy had been Chief Electrician (Radio & Radar) in the Indian Naval Service, and a research assistant in Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad. He has been attracted by the technician entrepreneur scheme of Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation, state-level development bank extending liberal financial assistance to technicians desiring to set ... More
Reference No: MAR0084Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case presents a recorded dialogue between an insurance salesman and a prospect. Students are expected to evaluate the sales presentation made by the salesman, and are required to identify the special problems that an insurance salesman faces when calling on the prospects in view of the important differences that ... More
Reference No: F&A0036Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with a fraud by a partnership firm dealing as commission agents in cloth, and enjoying a hypothecation (and bills purchase) limit with Lakeview Bank against cloth bales in the process of despatch or in transit. The case describes the procedures for ensuring a healthy use of the limits and ... More
Reference No: BP0035Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A carefully documented account of events that led to the formulation of social control measures on the banking industry in India. The case highlights the importance of recognizing social responsibility in formulating corporate policy. ... More
Reference No: F&A0135Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case highlights some problems relating to executive training in a bank, by describing the process of training and placement undergone by a promising trainee. Suitable for discussing the objectives and structure of executive training programmes in a bank, and the problems of incorporating training into the existing organizational structure ... More
Reference No: F&A0173Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The top management of the bank is disturbed about the low operating efficiency of its branches and the unsuitability of absolute profits as a basis for inter-branch performance evaluation. The chief of the O&M department comes up with a formula that develops an index for measuring inter-branch operating efficiency. ... More
Reference No: F&A0184(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Mr. Sahney, Vice President (Finance), has been considering what his recommendations to the President should be, regarding the sales manager's proposal, of relaxing the credit terms, to augment the sales of farm machinery, especially since the plant has been operating below capacity. The case brings out the contribution approach to ... More
Reference No: ECO0144Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case illustrates the aggressiveness and the initiative and determination of an Indian businessman, and his struggle with the British shipping interests. ... More
Reference No: F&A0097(B)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The federation's bye laws limit its borrowing capacity to eight times its paidup share capital, reserves and surplus. In a particular year, the federation incurred a sizable operating loss that was greater than its reserve fund. Consequently, the federation's borrowing capacity was seriously crippled. The board of directors consider several ... More
Reference No: F&A0121Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Provides an exercise in application of sources of funds and its interpretation. It serves to highlight that changes in the balance sheet figures do not necessarily mean application and/or use of funds. ... More
Reference No: F&A0143(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Describes the introduction of a formal appraisal system in a bank that has a tradition of personalized recruitment, promotion and evaluation procedures. The idea is to reward officers who have stood by the management in a period of crisis. Under the new scheme, the head office asks the branch managers ... More
