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Authors: Halse, Michael;

Reference No: CMA0009 Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1963

Abstract: An explanation of the functions of dairy husbandry division of a major dairy, giving the problems before the manager in establishing a new feed plant. ... More

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Authors: Reynolds, J;

Reference No: BP0010(A) Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1963

Abstract: A major paper manufacturer is trying to decide whether to bid for some interest in a small government paper mill which has on hand machinery needed to make it a larger unit. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0049(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: The managing director wants to give more decision?making responsibility to his subordinates, but, having been autocratic in the past, he is not sure how to start. ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0013(G) Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Bright Engineering had been forced to reduce its price by 50% for its major product because of fierce competition from a bigger firm. The management desired to drop this item and was looking for new product lines to utilize its excess production capacity. The case involves assessing the marketing potential for ... More

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Authors: Mehta, S C; Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0045 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Discusses procurement of imported raw material from Russia, and problems of source of supply. ... More

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Authors: Copen, M R;

Reference No: PROD0013(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Capacity planning is the step subsequent to forecasting the future sales pattern. The note discusses how to find out the plant sizes and their time phasing so that the demand is satisfied at minimum cost. The total cost is discounted to first period. ... More

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Authors: Halse, Michael;

Reference No: CMA0010 Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A comparison of the profitabilities of different milk products handled by the dairy to determine a target for butter production. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0024(C1) Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A description of the relationship between the rolled products sales manager and the production manager. Students analyze how the nature of their tasks contributes to their inability to coordinate. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0034(B) Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A description of the job requirements and attitudes of the chief engineer, including interviews with his assistants. The class analyses the job demands and relates the analysis with the engineer's emergent behaviour, frustration and withdrawal, and assesses whether or not he "delegates" responsibility. ... More

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Authors: Vora, M N;

Reference No: MAR0285(B) Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: The case deals with the decision problem of discontinuing some items from the product line of the company. Arguments in favour and against continuing two specific products are given. In case these products are withdrawn, implications on company's costs, revenues and profits are described. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: OB0024(A) Pages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A description of three related top executives who are treated as a small group with norms, values, etc. Students analyze the case using the same conceptual tools as for worker small groups. ... More

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Authors: Pruthi, S P S; Mote, V L;

Reference No: QM0031 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Deals with the classification of the capital and revenue expenditures for the purposes of depreciation allowance. ... More

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Authors: Dalal, B C;

Reference No: MAR0028 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: Procurement of a controlled item which is sold in the open market and the implications of this procurement policy on company planning are discussed. ... More

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Authors: Cohen, A R;

Reference No: P&IR0018 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1964

Abstract: A distant cousin of several executives in Arjun Manufacturing writes to the brother of the Vice President asking him to help "one of his own" to get promotion and an increase in salary. The letter is forwarded to the Vice President, who obtains the comments of Arjun's personnel manager and ... More

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