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Authors: Balakrishnan, K; Seshan, Suresh A;

Reference No: F&A0192 Pages: 30 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case is focused on the management planning and control systems in a government-owned national research laboratory. The processes of building up an annual expenditure budget and periodic reporting of actuals in money terms is discussed in this case. Apart from monetary indicators, the physical and qualitative aspects of ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0030(C) Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The casewriter has a talk with the General Management manager in charge of the rayon tyre cord plant of the company about his management style and philosophy. This provides a basis for discussion about the attitudes and approaches of Indian managers who have had some exposure to modern management concepts ... More

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Authors: Seshan, Suresh A; Ramanathan, K V;

Reference No: F&A0072 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The operating costs of a particular job order have shown a sharp increase compared with the same job order executed in the previous month. The difference has arisen because the job order was machined on separate machines, each having different operating characteristics and costs. The case can be used to ... More

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Authors: Tripathi, D;

Reference No: ECO0082 Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Illustrates the transition of indigenous banking into modern banking system in a princely state in India. It also emphasizes the effect of environment on the growth of banking and the encouragement given by a princely state to such business. ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Krishna, Gopal;

Reference No: F&A0135 Pages: 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

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Authors: Prasad, Keshav;

Reference No: F&A0171(A) Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Deals with the advertising strategy of a multinational financial institution. Apart from illustrating how FNCB's advertising strategy forms part of the overall corporate strategy, issues relating to the relationship between corporate and specific product advertising, and message and media strategy (including problems of measurement of advertising effectiveness) are raised. ... More

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: BP0014(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: A municipal dairy is operating at a loss, and the General Management manager is brought to task by the Municipal Commissioner. The case gives financial, historical purchasing, sales, and productmix information, as well as several alternative lines of action.he case can be discussed alone or can be followed ... More

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Authors: Seshan, Suresh A;

Reference No: F&A0126 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: The case involves the preparation of a balance sheet and a profit and loss statement, on the basis of descriptive transactions, in a theatre business. The case facilitates use of the accrual and realization concepts. ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Krishna, Gopal;

Reference No: F&A0143(A) Pages: 12 Published 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

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Authors: Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0159 Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Action has to be taken against the company, which has been continuously defaulting in paying instalments and interest. Follow-up procedures are analyzed and discussed. ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Prasad, Keshav;

Reference No: F&A0175(B) Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Case (B) describes the actual role and activities of the bank's advertising agency. These cases are useful for introducing the concept, role and function of advertising in the banking industry's marketing mix. ... More

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Authors: Kulkarni, G R;

Reference No: BP0030(A) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Gives an account of events in the early stages of a proposal to establish a modern rayon tyre cord factory with foreign collaboration and foreign loans. The company is well established and is already a diversified industrial giant by Indian standards. The issues raised are: diversification into areas requiring sophisticated ... More

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Authors: Balakrishnan, K;

Reference No: F&A0215 Pages: 37 Published on: 1, January, 1970

Abstract: Deals with the Ministry of Tourism's (and the consultant's) efforts to assess the profitability and performance of the hotel industry. An attempt to develop "uniform accounting" formats and a scheme of "inter-firm comparison" is described. Both involve controversial judgements by the consultant. A complex set of actual financial statements ... More

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Authors: Shah, B G; Varshneya, K L;

Reference No: F&A0036 Pages: 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

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