Reference No: CMA0239Pages: 6Published on: 19, October, 1972
Abstract: A leading bank in Western India advertised loan facilities available to fertilizer distributors. Looking to the scope of fertilizer consumption in Gujarat, two firms applied for a loan of Rs 2.2 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively. All the required information was provided in the application form. Having received the applications, the ... More
Reference No: CMA0242Pages: 12Published on: 19, October, 1972
Abstract: As there were few studies which threw light on the actual use pattern of pesticides by farmers, the Pesticide Association of India sponsored pesticides market studies in five selected districts of the country. Some of the findings of these studies, which would be very useful in developing a marketing strategy ... More
Reference No: F&A0184(A)Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Traces the development of a company that has become one of the leading engineering industries in India. The various strategies adopted in the past by the company have been reviewed. Facilitates discussion of the evaluation policies and strategies pursued by the company. ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(C)Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: This case deals with the factors that facilitate comparison with standards of performance, budgeted or past, separating financial information and performance indicators. The reporting formats used in one of the four product groups are analyzed with a view to developing understanding of design variables in management reporting systems. ... More
Reference No: F&A0232Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Mr. Krishnan, a technician entrepreneur, started Sharma Founders and Engineers to manufacture iron cylpebs on a job order basis. When the manufacture of cylpebs proved uneconomical, he took to production of ferrous ground castings by cupola and pit furnace processes. The case describes how the unit is faced with a ... More
Reference No: F&A0200Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: A renowned architect has been asked by the income tax authorities to furnish a set of financial statements for his firm. The case requires the preparation of these statements based on incomplete data. ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(B)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The team of consultants engaged in defining L&T's businesses, and streamlining its management planning and control systems, identifies four major "product groups" as distinct businesses of L&T. The existing reporting system in relation to one of these four groups is described. The case seeks to identify the determinants ... More
Reference No: BP0051Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: Mr. Mahadevan, CIROs purchase manager, has to select a copying machine out of thirteen machines available in the market. Three companies offer four different models each, and one company offers only one model. The emphasis in the analysis will be on determining the demand for work to be done by ... More
Reference No: F&A0189Pages: 29 Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The case is based on an econometric study conducted by ATIRA, an industry research association, for projecting the demand for cotton textiles during the next ten years. The managing director's anxiety to use the ATIRA report in developing a strategic long range system for the company is described. ... More
Reference No: CMA0250Pages: 5Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This case is designed to show the interrelationship between procurement, milling and storage place required. The rice mill can keep an inventory of paddy or rice. The mill also has the option of buying paddy from the market at prevailing rates or buy at an earlier period when the prices ... More
Reference No: CMA0254TEC Pages: 19Published on: 6, February, 1973
Abstract: This is a background note indicating the origin and growth of high-yielding varieties programme for paddy in India. It gives details of the varieties evolved and the targets achieved in adoption of these varieties on the farm. Problems involved in obtaining wide acceptance of the HYV are highlighted. ... More
