Reference No: F&A0283Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A caustic soda manufacturer was considering several alternatives for improving the firm's profitability. The company had faced a severe power-cut and the consequent under utilization of capacity and rise in unit cost. The case enables analysis of cost data for short term and long term pricing. Students will be expected ... More
Reference No: PSG0017Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The Shivpur Urban Centre was the poorest performing centre. The authorities of FPAI wanted to know the reason for poor performance and asked two doctors to investigate the cause. This case describes the visit of these doctors to the centre and their interviews with the staff. They also visit one ... More
Reference No: MAR0181(A)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This is basically an illustrative note dealing with the development of marketing information system for a product like agricultural chemicals. The case is intended to stimulate concepts and ideas on evolving a marketing information system for a product which has the characteristics of both industrial and consumer products, as far ... More
Reference No: F&A0304Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives the actual material consumption for two products for two consecutive periods when the actual production also varies. Requires variance analysis, in an adapted way, for two periods. A combination of standards and past actuals are used to assess the current period's performance. ... More
Reference No: MAR0163Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: The company makes various forms of packaging. Since the demand comes from a diverse set of consumer industries, the company prepares a long term forecast based on the growth projections of user industries. The sales force prepares a forecast for the immediate future. The company wants to integrate the forecasts ... More
Reference No: CMA0420Pages: 5Published on: 17, December, 1976
Abstract: A social system constitutes the interaction of a plurality of individuals whose relations are patterned after a set of norms and expectations. When a system is analysed, the elements which make it a system and the processes which help the system to persist have to be taken into consideration. There ... More
Reference No: CMA0415(F)TEC Pages: 27Published on: 1, December, 1976
Abstract: Discusses the organizational setup for research and extension for wheat commodity. Research programmes and activities initiated during post-Independence era are comprehensively dealt with. Finally, an attempt is made to study the contribution of various programmes and activities in production, marketing and processing of wheat. ... More
Reference No: CMA0408Pages: 4Published on: 14, October, 1976
Abstract: Mr. AO has been managing a government potato seed farm since 1970s. The farm is recognized as well-managed. Mr. AO's initiative and innovation have been recognized, but he wishes for a transfer. He renews his request when he learns that the seed farm project has been upgraded and higher-level posts ... More
Reference No: CMA0368Pages: 4Published on: 7, October, 1976
Abstract: Mr. Prasad, an agricultural officer from the adjoining state, was selected by UPSC for deputation to Paharpur as Director of Agriculture. Assuming the Director's position, Mr. Prasad takes several unorthodox steps within his own department in relation to the external system. His major emphasis in the process is the need ... More
Reference No: CMA0367Pages: 5Published on: 7, October, 1976
Abstract: Jhum or shifting cultivation is the major occupation of the tribes of the North-Eastern region. There have been controversies about the illeffects of jhuming and also about the problems of controlling of jhuming. So, Mr. Das, an Officer-in-charge of jhum control activities, NECR, attends a sminar on jhum cultivation, where ... More
