Reference No: CMA0547Pages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case study deals with the preparation of a feasibility study of a developmental project for irrigated rice production in an underdeveloped country - viz., Liberia in West Africa. It helps students in the use of the technique of cost-benefit analysis. The exercises and worksheets attached with the case will ... More
Reference No: CMA0546(A)Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The case deals with a feasibility study of setting up a sugarcane plant in an underdeveloped country, viz. Liberia in West Africa. It deals with the problems of how to make mid-course corrections when the assumptions made in the feasibility have gone wrong. It is given along with the exercises ... More
Reference No: CMA0553Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This case deals with the issues arising out of circumstances in which the farmers make decisions about the management of capital flows on their farms. It primarily concerns the financial environment existing in the rural areas. The objective is to identify the areas of intervention in the flow process for ... More
Reference No: CMA0538(C)Pages: 39Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This case deals with the sub-project of establishing rubber processing factories in the cooperative sector in Kerala to improve the economic conditions of small farmers. It shows how project management becomes helpless as action is delayed by authorities which have entered into an agreement with the World Bank. It also ... More
Reference No: CMA0551Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Relates to the high per-unit cost of sugar production in cane processing unit. It aims at a decision about expansion of existing cane crushing capacity and integration of best processing to prolong the crushing season so that overhead costs per unit of output of sugar are reduced. The analysis involves ... More
Reference No: CMA0533Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: A state marketing federation, taking advantage of the scheme of the National Cooperative Development Corporation, started a cold storage without a detailed feasibility report. The unit failed to get sufficient volume of business. Inefficient management made the cold storage unpopular with the users. some consultants were called in to suggest ... More
Reference No: CMA0548Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Helps in understanding the gains of vertical integration in a commodity system, and the long-term gains of processing versus short-term gains of marketing the commodity in original form. ... More
Reference No: CMA0546(B)Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: Narrates the events which took place from 1975 to 1977. It pertains to decision-making for mid-course corrections in the project having made substantial investment. It has the flavour of decision-making where political relations and bilateral assistance are involved. ... More
Reference No: CMA0554Pages: 35Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: This is a chapter of a proposed book on management in agricultural system. It discusses the concept of agribusiness and gives a comparison of agribusiness between developing and developed countries. In the end it discusses a case study of agricultural system in India with special emphasis on agribusiness. ... More
Reference No: CMA0474Pages: 5Published on: 20, December, 1980
Abstract: This case opens by highlighting the problems of current land use in a hot arid region. Tree plantation activity is considered as one alternative to annual crops. Five tree species adaptable to the hot arid area region have been identified. Relevant data on the costs of and returns from the ... More
Reference No: CMA0386Pages: 10Published on: 13, December, 1979
Abstract: Gambhirpura Collective Farming Society was formed in 1953. Within two years, the society ran into problems. In the general body meeting, the Chairman listed the problems faced by the society and stated that the members could improve their economic conditions if they could identify an operational solution to involve all the ... More
Reference No: CMA0480Pages: 33Published on: 4, July, 1979
Abstract: Highlights the problems in dairy at aggregate level. Gives information on growth of industry, present status, and future plans. The function of dairy cooperatives and their operation has been discussed in detail. It draws specific attention to utilization of sheep and goat milk. The problem of non-economic value of solid ... More
