Reference No: BP0061(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The single-centre publication strategy of The Hindu is posing problems in light of competition from multi-centre publications, local loyalties, regional differences, and transportation problems. The Hindus strategy raises some short-, medium- and long-term issues in light of scarcity of newsprint and increasing costs. ... More
Reference No: MAR0137Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Deals with three kinds of research approaches exploratory, survey and experimental. Three research problems requiring these three kinds of designs are included in caselet form. The purpose is to discuss alternative research approaches and the criteria used to match the design with the nature of the problems. ... More
Reference No: BP0098Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes: a) company history, b) its owner chairman and his style of management, and c) the opportunities and threats posed by a set of impending changes in leadership, appointment of a new deputy general manager, expansion, diversification, and professionalization. This case is a supplement to "Ajit Verma: The MBA' (F& ... More
Reference No: F&A0262Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The introduction of corporate planning in Indian Railways, the largest public undertaking in country, has been described in detail. This case should be used jointly with the note Indian Railways [F&A0261], which highlights the operational characteristics of the Indian Railways and the problems faced in the planning process. ... More
Reference No: CMA0300Pages: 10Published on: 2, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes the regional and intra-regional organizational structure developed by the paddy marketing board for paddy and rice procurement in Sri Lanka. Organizational efficiency at regional level was studied with respect to staffing pattern, workload of the staff members, quantity of paddy and rice procured and the cost of procurement. ... More
Reference No: CMA0281Pages: 6Published on: 6, January, 1975
Abstract: This case discusses the problem of quality control and handling of paddy and suggests ways and means of improving these so as to increase production in rice industry. ... More
Reference No: CMA0285Pages: 7Published on: 6, January, 1975
Abstract: Highlights problems millers face in the procurement of paddy under the levy system where paddy is sold in the open market but millers have to sell rice at controlled prices and quality specifications to the government. Explores ways and means of meeting paddy requirements of millers making milling operations remunerative. ... 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: 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: 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
