Reference No: F&A0193(C)Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case focuses on top management's attitude to management control systems. System design considerations, which need to be borne in mind, to ensure that the system is understood and used by top management are hinted at. The impact of top management's personal inclinations and preferences, on the design of the ... More
Reference No: MAR0103Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case presents the marketing operations in a medium sized power pump company that has become very strong in certain marketing segments. But the company intends exploiting new marketing opportunities, particularly in agriculture. The company has a fairly traditional marketing setup and requires a total reorientation of its operations. Issues ... More
Reference No: PROD0095Pages: 10Published 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
Reference No: F&A0193(A)Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Highlights issues relating to the development and use of standards for planning and control. Certain statistical approaches to the development of standards, acceptable to both superiors and subordinates, are detailed. ... More
Reference No: F&A0210Pages: 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
Reference No: F&A0184(A)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Traces the development of a company that has become one of the leading engineering industries in India. The various strategies adopted in the past by the company have been reviewed. Facilitates discussion of the evaluation policies and strategies pursued by the company. ... More
Reference No: F&A0201Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: An owner-manager of a small business wants financial statements prepared as his firm grows from an auto service and repair workshop into a dealership. The case focuses on the information required to prepare financial statements. ... More
Reference No: CMA0226(B)Pages: 16Published on: 22, January, 1973
Abstract: This is a follow up of case A. It tells about the new strategy suggested to the company by a marketing consultant. This strategy is based on action research and survey of the command area. While the marketing consultant advocates this strategy for adoption the company has reservations and does ... More
Reference No: CMA0254TEC Pages: 19Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This is a background note indicating the origin and growth of high-yielding varieties programme for paddy in India. It gives details of the varieties evolved and the targets achieved in adoption of these varieties on the farm. Problems involved in obtaining wide acceptance of the HYV are highlighted. ... More
Reference No: CMA0252TECPages: 20Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This is a background note highlighting the salient features of rice economy in India. It gives details regarding production charges, processing facilities available in the country and marketing arrangements. The basic purpose of this paper is to give a fairly comprehensive idea regarding the rice economy of India. ... More
Reference No: CMA0250Pages: 5Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This case is designed to show the interrelationship between procurement, milling and storage place required. The rice mill can keep an inventory of paddy or rice. The mill also has the option of buying paddy from the market at prevailing rates or buy at an earlier period when the prices ... More
Reference No: CMA0255TECPages: 17Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This is a background note on the relationship between production and procurement of paddy, and different factors like size of holdings, varieties grown and reasons influencing the quantities arriving in the market. The note is based on a micro data from West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh and it tries ... More