Reference No: F&A0192Pages: 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
Reference No: CMA0182Pages: 13Published on: 21, November, 1969
Abstract: This paper is prepared to identify the areas of modernization required in rice processing industries and also to show how capital budgeting technique could be useful as a tool for decision making. ... More
Reference No: CMA0183Pages: 9Published on: 20, November, 1969
Abstract: This case is prepared from the research project entitled "Management of production distribution of hybrid Bajra seed in Gujarat." This is used to teach the concepts of demand elasticities and also the methodology to conduct surveys for dem estimates. ... More
Reference No: CMA0178Pages: 5Published on: 5, September, 1969
Abstract: The paper attempts to develop an approach to the study of modernization in paddy rice system. It illustrates the inter-relationship of efforts in increasing farm productivity, better processing and marketing. ... More
Reference No: CMA0175Pages: 7Published on: 5, September, 1969
Abstract: The case has been used to illustrate the optimal use of working capital resources, preparation of cash budget and the effect of inventory-keeping on the balance- sheet. It also provides a basis for the calculation of working capital requirements and scheduling of mill operations. ... More
Reference No: CMA0176(A)Pages: 11Published on: 5, September, 1969
Abstract: This case is on organisation building in a firm which is operating under highly dynamic market conditions. It relates to building up of a procurement organization which is the key to successful operations of a rice mill. The questions raised are what makes an organization viable, what are the skills ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(C)Pages: 7Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case follows Part-A & Part-B of the same case. It is intended as an exercise both in project proposal formation in evaluating a project proposal. Mr. Krishnan, Secretary, Agricultural Department, Government of Madras, had received a proposal for seed multiplication and distribution submitted by Mr. Madhavan to the Government of ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(A)Pages: 3Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) proposed pilot projects to test demonstrate some newly evolved strains of food crops in different parts of India. The Government of Madras had to decide whether to accept the proposal. Its paddy crops specialist was considering the project proposal in terms of its ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(D)Pages: 5Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case follows Part-A, Part-B, Part-C and the report on HYVP in Thanjavur District (The report, if taught). In November 1966, Mr. Madhavan called a conference of his key staff in Thanjavur. All the DAOs, the Subject Matter Specialists and the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Thanjavur-Trichy circle) were present. The agenda ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(B)Pages: 4Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case just follows the case "Planning in Thanjavur (A). The pilot project being successful, the second phase of planning begins, raising the question "what next?". Aspects such as how to decide planning horizons, how much of pre-planning is necessary, time lag, role of the extension agency, integrated approach to ... More
Reference No: F&A0115(A)Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: The case provides an excellent opportunity to analyse and evaluate banker- borrower relations. It also gives an opportunity to discuss the concept of security from the bank's point of view. The importance of breakeven and contribution analysis, and economic and financial viability of the project as crucial inputs in appraising ... More
Reference No: F&A0082(F)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1969
Abstract: Provides an opportunity to make a cost-benefit analysis in a public sector organization. It also provides an opportunity to analyse the cost of capital in public sector organisation. The case raises issues regarding the inclusion of certain benefits accruing to the public in the calculation of return. This is to ... More
