Reference No: CMA0340Pages: 19Published on: 2, August, 1975
Abstract: The case discusses the assessment of applications for crop loans. For this purpose, it utilizes real-world data obtained by a commercial bank from a farmer. Questions are raised about modifying the application so that technical feasibility and economic viability can be analysed better. ... More
Reference No: CMA0335(B)Pages: 10Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This is in continuation of "Ïntegration of Paddy-Rice System - Srilanka Paddy Marketing Board (A)". After analysing the procurement, paddy milling and rice distribution, the Chairman of the Paddy Marketing Board comes out with certain assumptions and proposes a new system to coordinate the task. The details of the proposed ... More
Reference No: CMA0333Pages: 5Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case is based on a situation in Sri Lanka during 1973 where the government wanted to increase the procurement price of paddy from Rs?18 to Rs?25 per bushel. The questions raised are: 1) Could the increased procurement prices of paddy increase the supply? 2) What would be the impact of the increased ... More
Reference No: CMA0324(A)Pages: 9Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case is based on plans drawn up for developing fisheries in a promising area. The case can be used to identify steps involved in planning. The following issues are raised: 1) analysis of factors responsible for the present state of affairs of the society; 2) are the activities planned consistent with ... More
Reference No: CMA0335(A)Pages: 6Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case describes various economic factors affecting the Sri Lanka paddy-rice system. Historical data are available on production, yield, prices, storage capacity, milling capacity, distribution arrangements. Some of the problems of the existing system are also identified. ... More
Reference No: CMA0331Pages: 3Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case provides the costs incurred in running trucks. The Sri Lanka Paddy Board could either transport paddy through its own trucks or by hiring trucks. Relevant costs on these two alternatives are provided to determine whether the trucks should be hired or not. ... More
Reference No: CMA0326Pages: 13Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This is an integrated case incorporating the activities taken up by a district cooperative fish marketing federation. These activities include production enhancement, procurement, processing, marketing. The case can be used to discuss the following issues: 1) identification of factors responsible for the growth of the society meaningful indicators to measure growth, 2) ... More
Reference No: CMA0338Pages: 15Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: Describes the plans developed by the Small Farmers Development Agency, Cannanore. The case can be used to illustrate the relationship between objectives the activities included in the plan. It can also be used to highlight the importance of quantitative targets for any evaluation process. ... More
Reference No: CMA0324(B)Pages: 10Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This is a continuation of Case (A). The regional society had prepared a plan for solving many of the problems facing the fisherman. The society had plans for introducing fifty mechanized boats and the linkage of production with storage, processing, and marketing. The plan had also envisaged export of prawns, ... More
Reference No: CMA0336Pages: 6Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The case outlines a system of production, market arrivals, storage capacity, milling capacity, consumption requirements in Sri Lanka. After reviewing the present position, some assumptions were required to be made on the following aspects: 1) adequacy of the existing storage milling capacity, 2) utilization of excess capacities if available, 3) optimum transport pattern ... More
Reference No: CMA0334Pages: 4Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The case describes the milling arrangements made by the paddy marketing board. Paddy stored in ten places was distributed among sixteen mills. ... More
Reference No: CMA0327Pages: 7Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The case describes the processing capacities available with the cooperative society the expected arrival pattern in the area. There are considerable variations in the monthly arrival pattern. The cost of canning freezing are also given. The case can be used to answer the following questions: 1) matching the processing capacities with ... More
Reference No: CMA0325Pages: 9Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: Describes a society whose main activity was selling dried prawns in Burma. When this market closed down it was necessary to change over to freezing. Consequently, the society was not able to run on a viable basis. The case tries to answer the following questions: 1) What are the factors responsible ... More
